323 W Walnut St Ste 205, Johnson City, TN 37604 113 Charlie Robinson Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643 Anderson Street Family Dental Care Bookkeeping 8 Jul 2010 AFFORDABLE DENTAL OF TENNESSEE Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under.. 603 Bert Street/ Johnson City, TN 37601
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How do I contact TennCare about dental benefits?
TennCare dental benefits are handled by a contracted dental benefits manager. TennCare's current dental benefits manager is DentaQuest. Do you have questions about dental benefits not answered here? Call DentaQuest (toll free) at 1-855-418-1622.
How do I find a dentist in Tennessee?
Find A Dentist... Call DentaQuest at 1-855-418-1622. Since 2001, the Tennessee Department of Health has had a grant agreement with TennCare. This grant is for oral disease prevention services for grade school children (K-8) in public schools. Where approximately 50 percent or more of the student population participates in the school lunch program.
Is there a dental program for students in Tennessee?
School-based Dental Program Since 2001, the Tennessee Department of Health has had a grant agreement with TennCare. This grant is for oral disease prevention services for grade school children (K-8) in public schools. Where approximately 50 percent or more of the student population participates in the school lunch program.
Where can I get oral disease prevention services in Tennessee?
Call DentaQuest at 1-855-418-1622. Since 2001, the Tennessee Department of Health has had a grant agreement with TennCare. This grant is for oral disease prevention services for grade school children (K-8) in public schools. Where approximately 50 percent or more of the student population participates in the school lunch program.
Does Medicaid cover dental in Tennessee?
Tennessee is one of the few states that still doesn't offer dental coverage to everyone on Medicaid, known locally as TennCare. And poor oral health has all kinds of ripple effects to broader health where the state ranks poorly — like higher rates of diabetes and depression.
What dental services are covered by Medicaid?
What Dental Services Does Medicaid Cover?Restorative Care.Oral Surgery.Dental Emergencies.Orthodontic Braces.Preventive Dentistry.Periodontal Treatment.Cosmetic Dentistry.
Will TennCare pay for wisdom teeth removal?
TennCare does not cover any dental care, including oral surgery, for adults age 21 and older.
Can you get braces with TennCare?
Orthodontic treatment (braces) is provided to children diagnosed with a handicapping malocclusion (go to definition in the Public Necessity Rules). Even if your general dentist thinks braces would improve your child's smile, this is considered cosmetic treatment and is not paid for by TennCare.
Does Medicaid cover dental for adults?
States may elect to provide dental services to their adult Medicaid-eligible population or, elect not to provide dental services at all, as part of its Medicaid program. While most states provide at least emergency dental services for adults, less than half of the states provide comprehensive dental care.
Does Medicaid cover dental for adults 2021?
We are excited to announce that starting July 1, 2021, adults receiving full Medicaid benefits are eligible for comprehensive dental care, giving them access to more services and provider choices through DentaQuest.
How can I get free dental work in Tennessee?
Don't have dental insurance? Here are places to get free or low-cost care in NashvilleFree medical clinic. ... Free dentistry day. ... Dentistry from the Heart. ... Interfaith Dental Clinic. ... Matthew Walker Centers. ... Neighborhood Health. ... Chrysalis Oral Health Care. ... Student clinics.
Is amerigroup the same as TennCare?
Amerigroup is a health plan serving TennCare members in the state of Tennessee. For some types of care, you may have to pay part of the cost.
Does Tennessee Medicaid pay for dentures?
Tennessee is one of only three states that do not offer dental benefits as part of Medicaid. Through the Tennessee Dental Safety Net Denture Program, more than $1.25 million has benefitted over 2,300 Tennesseans to date.
How can I get free braces?
Low-income families who qualify for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), or a state-sponsored low-income insurance program may receive free braces care for children. Eligibility requirements vary by state — some states cover children up to 21, while others only cover them up to 18.
Does Medicaid cover Invisalign?
While Medicaid does cover some orthodontic procedures for qualifying patients, Invisalign treatment is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered.
Does TennCare pay for breast reduction?
TennCare may pay for it - but you need to find a plastic surgeon who accepts Tenn Care. Call TennCare and get the names of plastic surgeons on their panel. Then schedule an appointment with that surgeon.
Children's Dental Services
Comprehensive dental services are available to children as medically necessary. Parents are encouraged to bring their children in to see a dentist for routine care.
Dental Health Tips
Teeth are made stronger and less likely to get cavities just by drinking tap water with fluoride. Fluoride is found naturally in soil, water, and food. Studies and research shows that water with the right amount of fluoride has been proven safe and effective in preventing cavities in both children and adults.
School-based Dental Program
Since 2001, the Tennessee Department of Health has had a grant agreement with TennCare.
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