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Dental Health

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County’s Dental Program is committed to helping your child achieve excellent oral health in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.

DOH-Duval’s Dental Program offers full dental services to children ages 3 to 20. We see children between 1 and 3 on a case-by-case basis.

Emergency dental services are also available for established patients. If you have had a dental exam within the past 12 months and have a dental emergency, please call us at 904-253-1230 for an appointment.

  • Dental examination
  • Fluoride varnish treatment

The parents of children ages 1 and 2 will receive in depth oral hygiene education on how to promote good oral health for their young children and how to prevent dental decay.

  • Dental examination
  • Prophylaxis (cleanings)
  • Oral hygiene Instructions
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Dental sealants
  • Dental x-rays
  • Fillings
  • Extractions
  • Referrals, as needed

We do not provide oral surgery, extraction of wisdom teeth, root canals, crowns, bridges, dentures, or orthodontics.

Required Documentation
  1. Your child’s Social Security Card and Insurance or Medicaid Card
  2. Your Driver’s License or other form of photo ID
  3. If you are not the parent, you will need to bring proof of guardianship or custody
Appointments

The dental program provides services by appointment only. Our staff will try their best to schedule your appointment as soon as possible. We will give you the next available appointment when you contact our office or at the end of your visit. For your convenience, you may make appointment for up to 2 family members per day.

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 this appointment to another patient. Repeated no-shows may result in dismissal from the dental program.

Program hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited services are provided from noon to 1 p.m..

Locations

Eligibility

  • Medicaid children ages 1-20
  • Children 1-20 who have met eligibility screening requirements

No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available.

To schedule an eligibility appointment, call 904-253-1000.


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 their dental appointment. Please trust us to do our best to alleviate their fears. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy.