Clinical and Nutrition Services

Dental Program

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Florida Department of Health - St. Johns County

904-209-3250
Mailing Address
200 San Sebastian View

Saint Augustine, Florida 32084

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Dental Health

The Dental Program at the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (DOH-St. Johns) provides diagnostic, restorative, preventive and educational services.

Children 0-20 years of age with Florida Medicaid
Children enrolled in the HeadStart Program

School-Based Sealant Program

Services Provided

Exams
X-rays
Cleanings
Fluoride treatments
Sealants
Restorative (fillings)
Extractions

The Dental Program at the Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County provides diagnostic, restorative, preventive and educational services to:

Children 0-20 years of age with Florida Medicaid
Children enrolled in the HeadStart Program

Please call 904-209-3250 to set up an eligibility screening appointment.

Services Available for:

Children 0-20 years of age with Florida Medicaid
Children enrolled in the HeadStart Program

Please call 904-209-3250 to set up an eligibility screening appointment.

Services are by appointment only with daily emergency times available. Please call to set up a service or eligibility screening appointment. Call before 9:00 a.m. if you need to be seen for a dental emergency, like a toothache.

Did You Know?

Of children aged 2-5 years old, 23 percent have tooth decay in their baby teeth.
Of children aged 6-8 years old, 56 percent have tooth decay in their baby teeth.
Of children aged 6-11 years old, 6 percent have tooth decay in their permanent teeth.
Of children aged 9-11 years old, 8 percent have tooth decay in their permanent teeth.
Of children aged 12-19 years old, 58 percent have tooth decay in their permanent teeth.
Tooth decay is the most widespread chronic disease in children and adults, even though it is mostly preventable.
In Florida, 77 percent of the population has the right amount of fluoride in the water to help prevent tooth decay.

Data Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

We are here to help! If you have any questions, please call DOH - St. Johns at 904-209-3250.

Oral Health Related Sites

The unlicensed practice of a healthcare profession is a felony and a risk to your health. Report these imposters to the Florida Department of Health at 1-877-HALT-ULA.

Videos, Stories, Games, Quizzes, and Activity Sheets - for children from the American Dental Association.

AAPD Foundation – Big love for little teeth - from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Oral Health Topics - from the American Dental Association.

Know Your Teeth - from the Academy of General Dentistry.

Florida Health CHARTS - Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set