Marion County Health Department to host free dental clinics for children in February

The Marion County Public Health Department will host dental clinics for children and youth throughout February. 

The clinics are free for Marion County residents ages 1 through 18.  Dental services will include exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride applications. Services are available by appointment and urgent walk-ins are welcome before 10 a.m.  

The clinics will be offered at 4 different locations in the following weeks: 

Saturday, Feb. 11

1650 Dental Clinic

8 a.m.-Noon

1650 N. College Ave.

317-880-0888

Monday, Feb. 20

Forest Manor Dental

8 a.m.-Noon

3840 N. Sherman Drive

317-221-3013

Monday, Feb. 20

Cottage Corner Dental

8 a.m.-Noon

1434 Shelby Street

317-221-7397

Saturday, Feb. 25

Blackburn Dental Clinic

8 a.m.-Noon

2700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street

317-931-4301

The goal of the clinics is to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and their caregivers, said Dr. Tonya Stewart, director of dental health at the Marion County Public Health Department, in a news release. 

“Good dental health starts at a young age, and we want children to learn the importance of brushing and flossing as lifelong habits for healthy teeth,” Stewart said. 

Stewart said tooth decay is common in children and is preventable. 

“Children should see a dentist by age one, then get regular check-ups,” Stewart said. “Adults play an important role in establishing healthy dental habits in kids.”

The health department says tips for good dental health include brushing teeth twice a day, flossing daily, limiting sugary drinks and regular dental visits. 

For more information about the clinics, contact the Marion County Health Department’s dental program at 317-221-2329.