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Dental Health Clinic

Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County

We are happy to have you as a patient! Dental services are offered at our main location, 34 South Baldwin Ave., in Arcadia.

Dental Services Offered 

  • Quality dental services to all children and adults, including x-rays, exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, fluoride varnishes, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, Invisalign braces, and restorative services for implants.

  • Oral health education, including brushing, flossing, safety, and signs of a dental emergency to adults and children in a variety of settings such as daycares, schools, and health fairs.

  • Partners with the school district to provide services to children through established school dental clinics at all middle and elementary schools.

Appointments 

We try our best to schedule dental appointments as soon as possible. However, there is a high demand for our services. For assistance, please call 863-231-6470.

Please make every effort to arrive at your appointment on time.

If you are unable to keep an appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance so we may offer the appointment to another patient.

Treatment Room Protocol 

We ask that parents remain in the waiting room while their child is receiving treatment.

We understand your child may be worried about his/her dental appointment. Please trust us to do our best to alleviate their fears.

Documents Required for Appointment

  • Medicaid or insurance card, if applicable
  • Identification
  • Proof of legal guardianship/custody (if you are not the legal parent)
  • If requesting sliding fee scale services, verification of income will be required

Insurance and Payment Options

We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial dental plans.

Our office accepts the following forms of payment:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit
  • Credit

Dental Resources