CALIFORNIA MEDICAID
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California Dental Network, doing business as DentaQuest, partners with California Dental Managed Care to give you the dental care you need. We serve members of Los Angeles and Sacramento Counties. We are here to help you maintain good oral health. For complete details about California Medi-Cal dental coverage, please refer to the Member Handbook.
Member Benefits
Dental services that may be covered for children are:
- Exams and x-rays
- Cleanings
- Fluoride treatments
- Sealants
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Tooth extractions
- Root canal treatment
- Braces
Value Added Benefit for 30 months to 10 years:
Must be enrolled in Care Management program and member must be classified as High Caries Risk.
- Cone beam CT by oral surgeon
- Sealants
- Stainless steel crowns
- Application of hydroxyapatite
Dental services that may be covered for adults are:
- Exams and x-rays
- Cleanings
- Deep Cleanings (scaling and root planing)
- Fluoride treatments
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Root canal treatment
- Tooth extractions
- Full and partial dentures
- Other medically necessary dental services
Value Added Benefit for 21 and older:
Must be enrolled in Care Management program and member must be classified as High Caries Risk.
- Cone beam CT by oral surgeon
- Fluoride varnish application
- Silver diamine fluoride
- Application of hydroxyapatite
Some services need approval before the dentist can perform them. All dental services must meet Medi-Cal requirements to be covered.
All covered services are listed in the Member Handbook.
NOTE: The summary of benefits above is only intended for general informational purposes and may not reflect all updates or modifications to the plan benefits. Please contact us to confirm your current benefits.
Not a DentaQuest Member?
To change your dental plan or choose DentaQuest/California Dental Network as your dental plan, call Health Care Options at 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077).
Visit www.healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov for tips on how to choose a DentaQuest/California Dental Network dental plan.
Important Plan Documents and Links
Online form: Oral Health Needs Assessment
DentaQuest community partners have exclusive access to our oral health resources to educate community members, connect them with oral health providers and help improve overall outcomes.
myDentaQuest Mobile App
Make the most of your child’s dental benefits with the myDentaQuest free mobile app for California Medi-Cal Members.
Contact Details
DentaQuest Member Services:
- Los Angeles County: 855-388-6257, TTY/TDD 711
- Sacramento County: 833-479-1984, TTY/TDD 711
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8a - 5p PST
ATTENTION: If you need help in your language, call DentaQuest member services. Aids and services for people with disabilities, like documents in braille and large print, are also available. These services are free of charge.
Report a Provider Directory Error:
by email: ReportDirectoryIssue@greatdentalplans.com
by phone:
- Los Angeles County: 855-388-6257, TTY/TDD 711
- Sacramento County: 833-479-1984, TTY/TDD 711
Oral Health Resources
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A newsletter with tips and information to improve your oral health.
Dental benefits are provided by California Dental Network. California Dental Network does business as DentaQuest. Throughout this webpage, California Dental Network is referred to as DentaQuest.
California Dental Network is licensed by the California Department of Managed Health Care under the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act, which is one of the most comprehensive regulatory programs in the United States. Information about the Department of Managed Health Care and the plans they regulate can be found on their website at www.dmhc.ca.gov.
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