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Dental Assistance

Obtain "Relief of Pain" Dental Services. . .

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Help may be available if you are a Pinellas County resident and are having dental pain.

When you apply for this service, you should also ask about the Pinellas County Health Plan. This plan provides primary medical care as well as limited specialists, prescription assistance and dental services.

 

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arrow Do I qualify?

 To qualify for services, you must meet all of the below criteria:

  • You must not have any dental insurance or other access to dental care.
  • You must be a Pinellas County resident.
  • You must meet eligibility criteria as outlined on the Medical Home information page.

 


arrow What does the program provide?

  • You may get a referral to a dentist for tooth extraction for the relief of pain only.

 


arrow How do I apply?

  • Visit one of the Medical Homes or stop by a Medical Mobile Unit.
  • Staff at the site will help you get approved. You will then receive a referral order to a dentist.

 


arrow What if I still have questions?

Please call (727) 464-8400 or (727) 582-7781 if you have questions that cannot be answered at the Medical Home or at the Mobile Medical Unit. Be sure to leave your name, social security number, current address, phone number and the reason for your call.

 


arrow What if I’m not eligible for this program?

Please ask us for information and resources that may help you.

You may call 2-1-1, Tampa Bay’s 2-1-1 Call Center, or visit www.211tampabay.org. This resource lists hundreds of options that may help you find assistance in the community.

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