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
Sealants
Fillings
Simple Extractions (at doctor's discretion) 

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

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 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 to pick up 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-purchased, they are not eligible for dental care at this clinic. This includes Dental Discount Plans.

Q:   Does it cost anything?

A:   If you or your child are under age 21 and have Florida Medicaid, there is no fee for dental services. Your Medicaid pays for dental, regardless of which provider/plan you have chosen

- If you are a 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 $25.00 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 the following locations in Pasco County

 

The clinic is no longer accepting adult patients.

Clients with referrals from Healthcare Connections Clinic programs will be accepted.