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Free dental care for uninsured kids

Posted Feb 11, 2010 by Beth Gaddis

Updated Feb 11, 2010 at 01:34 PM

If times are tough and you can’t afford to take your child to a dentist, here’s a reason to smile.

Children in Pinellas County can get free dental care on Friday if they are uninsured, meet income requirements and are between the ages of four and 17.

Here’s the information:

On Friday, Feb. 12: Children can receive dental screenings, X-rays, cleanings and sealants.

On Friday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 27: Children will receive follow-up care if needed.

Here are the locations:

Pinellas County Health Department Dental Health Clinics
Clearwater:  310 N. Myrtle Ave.
Largo: 2420 130th Ave. N.
Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Ave. N.
Tarpon Springs: 301 S. Disston Ave.

SPC Dental Hygiene Clinic
7200 66th St. N., Pinellas Park

PTEC Dental Assisting Clinic
901 34th St. S., St. Petersburg

Johnnie Ruth Clarke Clinic
1344-22nd St. S., St. Petersburg

UFCD Seminole Satellite Clinic
9200 113th St. N., Seminole

For more information, go to http://givekidsasmile.ada.org/ or call 727-210-4222.

February is the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Children’s Dental Health Month.  ADA expects to treat more than $314,000 children through the program.