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Children's Services

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Dental

Protect your children from dental disease with daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, and good nutrition. The key to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, begins at infancy. The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is here to help safeguard your child’s smile.

We offer:

  • Examinations 
  • X-rays  
  • Dental cleanings  
  • Education on how to prevent cavities  
  • Fluoride treatment  
  • Fillings  
  • Extractions (tooth removal limited)  
  • Same day emergency appointments for children in pain  
  • Emergency care for West Volusia Hospital Authority clients

Eligibility

All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or have:

Insurances accepted:

  • Florida Meicaid dental plans (DentaQuest and Liberty Dental)  
  • Healthy Kids - Florida Healthy Kids (DentaQuest, Liberty Dental and MCNA Dental)  
  • Head Start  
  • Any child (age 18 and under) that attends a Volusia County School who does not have insurance or a dentist and is experiencing pain is eligible to receive services.

For more information regarding insurance/Medicaid plans that are accepted, please call 386-274-0896.

School Based Preventative Dental Program

Our dental hygienists visit Volusia County schools to teach children how to take care of their teeth. The School-based Preventative Dental Program also provides dental cleanings and dental sealants, if needed, and fluoride treatments. The team visits Title I schools each year. Parents must fill out and sign a permission slip that is sent home with students. 

School Dental Van

When our yellow van is on campus, our hygienists are providing dental care to participating students including:
  • Dental assessment  
  • Education on how to prevent cavities  
  • Cleanings if needed  
  • Dental sealants if needed  
  • Fluoride treatment  
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and brushing timer  
  • Download and return this consent form to participate.

Learn more about this program and download forms.

Dental Sealants

2025 School Sealant Schedule

  • What is a dental sealant?
  • When should teeth be sealed?
  • How are dental sealants applied?
  • How long do sealants last?

A sealant is a thin plastic coating that protects the chewing surfaces of teeth from cavities.

A sealant should be placed as soon as the permanent tooth appears in the mouth, usually around 5-6 years old, or as soon as possible.

After the tooth is cleaned, the sealant is painted into the grooves of the back teeth. A special light is used to help the sealant harden.

Sealants will usually last about five years or longer. Sealants should be checked once a year and replaced if needed.