Charlotte County, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOHCharlotte) is pleased to announce its partnership with Englewood Community Care Clinic to provide pediatric and emergency adult dental services at no cost to the community.
DOH-Charlotte will provide these services on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following location:

Services include:

• Screenings
• Cleanings
• Oral health instructions
• Fluoride varnish applications
• Dental sealants
• Referrals, as appropriate, to a dental home

Adult clients that are uninsured and meet the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for no cost emergency dental services that include an x-ray, limited oral exams, and non-complicated tooth extraction.

“The expansion of dental services to the Englewood location is part of our strategy to remove barriers to care and serve our west county residents more conveniently. Pediatric oral health plays a critical role in overall wellness as it can often impact self-esteem, mental health, and confidence, while improving health outcomes long-term.” – DOH-Charlotte Administrator, Dr. Joseph Pepe.

To learn more about the dental services offered, visit DOH-Charlotte’s Dental Services page.

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