Local dentists provide free screenings, treatments for kids Feb. 4-6

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — In recognition of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program, the Florida Department of Health in Indian River County, in collaboration with Seaside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and other local dentists, will be offering free dentistry services to children between the ages 5-12 during Indian River County’s Sixth Annual Give Kids a Smile Event.

Seaside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry will offer free dental screenings by appointment only on Thursday, Feb. 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, located at 3725 12th Court, Suite B in Vero Beach by Dr. Mindy Hall and Dr. Heidi Turk. Patients determined to need treatment will be scheduled an appointment for Friday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Seaside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, or on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the health department located at 1900 27th Street in Vero Beach.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Mindy Hall at (772) 562-6880.

Health Department Dental Clinic will offer free dental screenings and treatment, if needed, will be offered by appointment only on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the health department, located at 1900 27th Street in Vero Beach. Children must be an Indian River County resident for an appointment at this location. Dentists providing services are Dr. Rachelle Dermody, Dr. Heidi Turk, and Dr. Luis Roque.

For more information, or to schedule a child for an appointment on Saturday, Feb. 6 with the Health Department, please call the Health Department’s Dental Clinic at (772) 794-7435.

“Give Kids a Smile gives us an opportunity to provide dentistry for children who might not otherwise have access to dental care. The Dentists who volunteer their time, always find the day to be rewarding and beneficial for all involved,” stated Dr. Heidi Turk, DMD, Florida Department of Health in Indian River Dentist.

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