Health & Fitness
GiveKids A Smile Event Offers Free Dental Services
On February 4, services will be provided for children up to age 18 at DOH-Pinellas starting at 8 A.M.

From The Florida Dept of Health: Dental exams, X-rays, cleanings and any needed services such as fillings will be offered to children and teens through the age of 18 during the annual GiveKids a Smile! event at the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County(DOH-Pinellas). Services will be provided at its Pinellas Park location, 63507 6th Ave. N., on Saturday, Feb. 4. The clinic opens at 8 a.m.The event provides eligible children and teens with services at no cost. In the past, events were usually held during weekdays when it was more difficultf or working parents to accompany their children.This year's event on a Saturday will provide access to more working parents who cannot afford dental care for their children.Parents of children and teens between the ages of 4 and 18 will not be required to sign up in advance; no appointments will be made before the event.Families will be served on a first-come basis. Parents or guardians must be present to authorize services. Registrations will continue until all appointment slots are filled.For information about DOH-Pinellas, go to www.PinellasHealth.com or call (727)824-6900. Follow us on Twitter @HealthyPinellas.
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