10841 LITTLE ROAD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL  34654
(727) 861-5260  ext  284

Basic Dental Services for Children

The clinic is available to children with Medicaid who live in Pasco County, ages 1 through 20.

Beginning in July 2008, we will also be accepting uninsured children ages 1 through 17. Payment will be on a sliding fee scale basis.

Services Available:
	

	Exams & X-Rays
	Cleanings
	Fillings
	Sealants
	Preventive Care
	Simple Extractions (NO Oral Surgery) for current patients of record ONLY
	Emergency Exams & Treatment for current patients of record ONLY
	Referral Suggestion to Dental Specialists for current patients of record ONLY

We are Open:	   7:30am to 5:30pm
		Monday thru Thursday

To make an appointment, call:	Monday thru Thursday
			(727)861-5260 ext. 284

Questions:

Q:   Who can be seen in the dental clinic?

A:   Unless you are already a current dental patient, you must be one of the following:

- A Pasco County resident, age 1 through 20, with full Medicaid coverage
- A Healthy Start client with appropriate Healthy Start Referral for Dental Services
- A Healthcare Connections client with appropriate Dental Referral from Physician or Case Manager
- A child, age 1 through 17, who lives in Pasco County and has NO Dental Insurance or Discount Plan
     (Eligibility is based on household size and total household income)

Q:   How do I know if my child is eligible?

A:   You may stop by our clinic Monday ? Thursday, between 4:00pm and 5:00pm, and complete the Eligibility Form

You must bring the following items:

- Photo ID with current address (must be a Pasco County resident)
- Social Security Cards for ALL family members
- Proof of  ALL Household Income (one month?s worth)
ie: wages, salary, disability, unemployment, Social Security, pension, or any other means of support

PLEASE NOTE: If your child has any type of dental coverage (other than Medicaid), either through Kid Care, parents? employment or self-purchase, they are not eligible for dental care at this clinic. This includes Dental Discount Plans.

Q:   Does it cost anything?

A:   If you are under age 21 and have Florida Medicaid you do not have to pay for dental servicesYour Medicaid pays for dental, regardless of which provider/plan you have chosen

- If you are a Healthy Start or Heathcare Connections client you do not have to pay for dental services
- If your uninsured child(ren) is/are eligible for this dental clinic you will be asked to pay $20.00 for each visit

Q:   What dental services do you offer?

A:   We offer Exams, X-Rays, Cleanings, & Fillings (both silver and tooth-colored)

- If an extraction is needed, our dentist will determine if it can be done in this clinic

Q:   When are you open?

A:   Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

- We are usually closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for Lunch
- We are CLOSED on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Q:   Where are you located?

A:   Dental services are only provided at one location in Pasco County

10841 Little Road, Building A
New Port Richey, FL  34654

The clinic is no longer accepting new adult patients.

Clients with referrals from either the Healthy Start or Healthcare Connections Clinic programs will be accepted.