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.
Across the United States, free and low-cost dental clinics play a vital role in making oral healthcare reachable for everyone. Supported by government funding, non-profit organisations, and charitable contributions, these clinics deliver essential dental treatment to those who need it most — including uninsured individuals, low-income families, children, seniors, and people receiving government assistance.