Seals on Wheels Dental Program
The “Seals on wheels Mobile Dental Program” is a school based sealant program, sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Health Department and the Health Foundation of South Florida. This mobile dental health program provides preventive dental care services to 2nd grade public schools children of Miami-Dade County. The schools chosen are located in Homestead and Florida City. These schools have been chosen because they are located in a non-fluoridated area of Dade County and provide a high percentage of free and reduced meals. The services provided are oral screenings, oral hygiene instructions, cleanings, prophy, fluoride varnish treatments, x-rays and sealants. Services are free of charge to the children or their families.
During summer time or when school is out of session, the mobile dental program participates in health fairs and outreach programs. In addition to these activities, the dental van provides preventive dental care to childcare centers in Miami-Dade County in an effort to help reduce oral health disparities. Oral screenings, fluoride varnishes and oral hygiene instructions are provided to children 0-5 years of age at no charge.
Schools receiving preventive dental care services are:
Laura C Saunders Elementary
505 S.W. 8th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Florida City Elementary
364 N.W. 6th Avenue
Florida City, FL 33034
West Homestead Elementary
1550 W 6th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Leisure City Elementary
14950 S.W. 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030
Dr. Rosa Martin, D.M.D - Program Director
If you need further information, please contact our office at (305) 499-2249.
