South Central Health District Dental Clinicdental_clinic in Dublin, GA

The South Central Health District Dental Clinic is a public health service located in Dublin, GA. It operates as part of the South Central Health District, which serves a ten-county region in Georgia including Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties. The clinic is specifically designed to address the dental health needs of children and adolescents, focusing on individuals from birth to 18 years of age. The clinic's primary mission is to promote oral health through prevention, screening, referral, and education. Their services include a range of essential pediatric dental care such as dental screenings, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride varnish applications, and dental sealants. They also provide oral hygiene education to help prevent common dental problems like decay and gum disease. The clinic works with local schools to provide dental exams and fluoride treatments for students in younger grades. In addition to preventive care, the clinic offers referrals for restorative care and for wisdom teeth evaluations. They accept various Medicaid dental insurances, including Peach State, DentaQuest, CareSource, and traditional Medicaid. For families without dental insurance, the clinic provides a sliding fee scale to make care more accessible. Appointments are required for services, and new patients are asked to complete patient health and medical history forms prior to their visit. The Dublin location is one of several health services offered by the South Central Health District.