Children’s Dental Care Under Medicaid

Children’s Dental Care Under Medicaid

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A child is required to have a direct dental referral in order for the dentist to perform dental examination. The direct dental referral is provided by the state. EPSDT requires that Medicaid extend all coverage of the program to EPSDT recipients, as deemed necessary by the state. If in the course of oral examination, a procedure must be done, the state will have to provide necessary service or services to treat the condition, even if the treatment required is not included in the state’s Medicaid plan.

Early dental screening is a part Children’s dental care under Medicaid. EPSDT actually requires early screening and education to prevent children from developing “baby bottle tooth decay” and other tooth related problems that may arise in early childhood. If this kind of condition will remain untreated, it can cause tooth decay and infection that may lead to hospitalization and may require severe treatment.