Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in Florida
Florida has 795 active federally-funded community health centers across 197 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by Florida Medicaid (Statewide Medicaid Managed Care).
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in Florida
If your child is enrolled in Florida Medicaid (Statewide Medicaid Managed Care) or Florida KidCare (MediKids/CMS), pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. Dental delivered through DentaQuest, MCNA, or Liberty by region; full EPSDT for under-21. Federal EPSDT rules guarantee these benefits in every state, but the program brand name, managed-care administrator, and exact list of covered procedures vary, so the summary below is specific to Florida.
Who qualifies in Florida?
Florida covers children under 19 in families earning up to 215% of the federal poverty level through Florida KidCare (MediKids/CMS). That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32,379 | $2,698 |
| 2 | $43,946 | $3,662 |
| 3 | $55,513 | $4,626 |
| 4 | $67,080 | $5,590 |
| 5 | $78,647 | $6,554 |
| 6 | $90,214 | $7,518 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 215% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for Florida's sliding-fee scale at any community health center listed below.
What's covered for kids?
- Routine exams and cleanings every six months from age 1 onward.
- Fluoride varnish and protective dental sealants on permanent molars.
- Cavity fillings, including tooth-colored composite when clinically appropriate.
- Stainless-steel crowns and pulpotomies (baby root canals) for severely decayed teeth.
- Tooth extractions and emergency pain treatment.
- Orthodontia when medically necessary (cleft lip/palate, severe malocclusion).
What if we don't have insurance?
Every clinic in this directory is a federally-funded community health center. By law, these clinics must serve every patient regardless of insurance and must charge on a sliding fee scale tied to your household income. Bring a recent pay stub or tax return, and the clinic's enrollment counselor will calculate what you owe. Many families pay $25–$45 for a complete pediatric dental visit.
In-depth Florida dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for Florida families. Each one combines real Florida Medicaid (Statewide Medicaid Managed Care) rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in Florida
Read the Florida guide →
Children's dentistry essentials in Florida
Read the Florida guide →
Emergency dental care in Florida — what to do when a tooth can't wait
Read the Florida guide →
Sliding-fee dental pricing in Florida — how community health centers calculate what you pay
Read the Florida guide →
Browse Florida by city
Below are the cities in Florida with the most community health center sites. If your city isn't listed, scroll to the full alphabetical list at the bottom of this page or call the nearest clinic and ask about transportation assistance — most CHCs have established patient-transport programs.
Miami
107 clinics
Hialeah
40 clinics
Tampa
26 clinics
Bradenton
23 clinics
Orlando
19 clinics
West Palm Beach
18 clinics
Miami Gardens
16 clinics
Homestead
16 clinics
Vero Beach
16 clinics
Naples
14 clinics
Jacksonville
13 clinics
Panama City
13 clinics
Pensacola
13 clinics
Tallahassee
12 clinics
Clearwater
12 clinics
Fort Myers
12 clinics
Kissimmee
12 clinics
Saint Petersburg
12 clinics
Miami Beach
10 clinics
Winter Haven
10 clinics
Immokalee
9 clinics
Ocala
9 clinics
Fort Lauderdale
8 clinics
Dade City
8 clinics
All cities in Florida
Every city in Florida with at least one HRSA-funded community health center.