Dental Care
Locations Info:
Health Department (Sarasota) - (941) 861-2935
South County Center (Venice) - (941) 861-3343
North Port Center - (941) 548-0100
After-hours contact: (941) 861-2900
Hours of Operation:
Health Department (Sarasota)
Mon, Tues, Wed: 7:45 am - 5 pm
Thurs: 9:15 am - 6:30 pm
Fri: 8 am - 1 pm
South County Center (Venice)
Mon - Thurs: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Fri: 8 am - 1 pm
North Port Center
Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm
Fri: 8 am - 1 pm
Costs & Eligibility: Cost of services is determined by your eligibility and a sliding fee scale.
Accepted Insurance Plans:
Medicaid
Dental Care Clinic Services:
Available for adults & children:
Examinations & Cleanings
Fillings & sealants
Extractions
Dentures - complete & partial
Root canals - front teeth only
Emergency treatment for pain
Sarasota
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.