According to a new study, for an increasing number of Floridians — especially children — their only dental plan is the nearest emergency room. High prices, low or no insurance coverage, and a severe ...

LAKELAND, Fla. — Mission of Mercy is hosting its annual free dental clinic Friday and Saturday at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. More than 300 dentists are hoping to see as many as 2000 people ...

HUDSON, Fla. — A new kind of clinic is set to open next week inside the Pasco County Health Department's facility in Hudson. The health department, in cooperation with Premier Community HealthCare, is ...

Last month, Tashenia Torres went to the dentist after experiencing sharp, excruciating pain in her jaw — a result of the growth of her wisdom teeth. Still, without insurance to afford dental care, she ...

New legislation aims to address shortage of dentists with new dental therapist certification. Christopher O’Donnell is the health and medicine reporter. He can be reached at codonnell@tampabay.com.