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Suncoast Community Health Centers brings mobile dental care to Hillsborough County children

Marcus Chen
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Suncoast Community Health Centers brings mobile dental care to Hillsborough County children — Venice Health news

Suncoast Community Health Centers mobile dental bus at Gibsonton Elementary School. (Gibsonton Elementary/Suncoast Community Health Centers Facebook) For thousands of Hillsborough County children, visiting the dentist doesn’t require a trip across town, a missed day of school, or a parent taking time off work. The dentist comes to them. Through its Smile for Every Mile program, Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc. brings mobile dental care and oral health education directly to Hillsborough County children who might otherwise struggle to access care. With two mobile dental coaches and a portable dental unit, the program serves 38 Title I elementary schools throughout Hillsborough County, reaching approximately 3,800 children annually. Behind those numbers is a mission to ensure every child has a chance at a healthier smile, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. Bringing Mobile Dental Care to Hillsborough County Schools Launched in 2008, the mobile

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