Emergency dentist near me that accept medicaid for adults

Beneficiaries have two choices to find a dentist in North Carolina.

To find a dentist in North Carolina using the Insure Kids Now Website (for both adults and children), please use the following link:

List of NC Medicaid and Health Choice Dental Providers

IMPORTANT: Before making an appointment, please call the dental office to verify that beneficiaries are currently being accepted. A dentist or facility shown on the list is not a guarantee that beneficiaries are currently accepted.

To find a dentist in North Carolina using the Medicaid and NC Health Choice Provider and Health Plan Lookup Tool, please use the following link:

Find a provider

IMPORTANT

  • If you know the provider by their last name, search by Provider for a Plan. Enter at least a portion of the last name, a location, and use the specialty drop down to choose the type of dental provider to search.
  • If you know the practice name where the provider works, search by Organization for a Plan. Enter at least a portion of the practice (organization) name, a location, and use the specialty drop down to choose the type of dental provider to search.
  • If you do not know the PCP you want to choose, go to Search by Health Plan for an Organization. Select “NC Medicaid Direct” in the Health Plan field, a location, and use the specialty drop down to choose the type of dental provider to search.
  • If you use this option to find a new dentist, you must still call the Medicaid Contact Center or your local DSS office to ask for the change.

If you need dental treatment, you will need to go to a dentist who is enrolled in the Medicaid and/or NC Health Choice Program.

The following providers offer dental services:

  • General Dentists – Provide exams, X-rays, preventive services, fillings, complete and partial dentures, and simple extractions to patients of a wide age range
  • Pediatric Dentists – Provide exams, X-rays, preventive services, fillings and simple extractions for children. Many pediatric dentists also treat children and adults who have special health care needs
  • Endodontists – Provide specialized root canal therapy
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Provide extractions and oral surgery services
  • Orthodontists and Dentofacial Orthopedists – Provide braces and other appliances to correct the alignment of the teeth and the dental arches: the maxilla and the madible.
  • Periodontists – Provide specialized periodontal services
  • Prosthodontists – Provide removable complete and partial dentures
  • LHD – Local Health Departments provide exams, X-rays, preventive services, fillings and simple extractions
  • FQHC – Federally Qualified Health Centers (also known as Community Health Centers - CHC) provide exams, X-rays, preventive services, fillings and simple extractions
  • RHC – Rural Health Centers provide exams, X-rays, preventive services, fillings and simple extractions
     

Contact 

NC Medicaid Contact Center
Phone
: 888-245-0179
Local Division of Social Services Directory
 

https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/find-doctor/medicaid-and-health-choice-dental-providers

The Rhode Island Medicaid Program provides dental services adults over age 21 who have Medicaid coverage. Dental services are available out-of-plan, meaning, not paid for by the health plan a person is enrolled in.  There are two types of dental programs for adults over age 21:  Medicaid Dental Services or Nursing Home Mobile Dental Program (for people who live in a nursing home).

The CareLink Mobile Dentistry Program provides mobile dental services to residents of nursing homes who have Medicaid coverage. To qualify, a resident of a nursing home has to have been in the nursing home for 45 days. Visit the CareLink Mobile Dentistry website for more information.

Find A Dentist

  • Dental Providers Accepting Medicaid, March 2021, (English) (Spanish)  
  • Find Dental Care, Free or Low Cost Dental Clinics
  • To find a Dentist or Dental Specialist in private practice see Provider Search. Select "Dentist" under the "Type of Service" category, then click "Find Provider" to get a list of Dentists and Dental Specialists. Please note: The list on the website includes dentists who may have accepted Medicaid coverage in the past. Dentists on this list may not be accepting Medicaid coverage currently. Please call to find out if they accept Medicaid coverage.

For More Information

  • Covered Benefits for Children under age 21 
  • Covered Benefits for Adults over age 21 

Dual Eligibles

Individuals with both Medicaid and Medicare coverage, referred to as Dual Eligibles, may consider Medicare Advantage plans which include dental benefits. The following is a list of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, or D-SNPs, with dental benefits:

  • WellCare Dual Open
  • UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete
  • BlueRI for Duals HMO
  • CCA Medicare Maximum

    Can the ER help with a tooth?

    Yes. If you need emergency dental care and go to the Emergency Room (ER), the ER will treat you and then bill your health insurance. The ER is not likely to be able to treat a dental problem unless it is a health emergency. They may use temporary measures to relieve pain until you are able to see a dentist.

    When should I go to the ER for tooth pain?

    You SHOULD go to the emergency room if: You have swelling from a toothache that has spread to other parts of your face, especially your eye or below your jaw line. You have a toothache accompanied by a high fever (>101). You have bleeding that can't be controlled with pressure (more on this below).

    How do I find the best emergency dentist?

    The Five Tips to Choose The Best Emergency Dentist.
    Tip # 1: Search “emergency dentist near me” ... .
    Tip # 2: Do they accept your dental insurance plan? ... .
    Tip # 3: Ask what their office hours are. ... .
    Tip # 4: Describe the dental emergency. ... .
    Tip # 5: Inquire what ages they treat. ... .
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    Does Medicaid pay for dentures in the state of Missouri?

    MO HealthNet reimbursement for dentures includes routine visits necessary in the steps required for the denture, full or partial.