The Oral Health Care Educational Flyer below explains the need for children to see the dentist at a young age. The Flyer also explains Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) dental benefits, and good oral habits and hygiene practices:
Click Here for the Oral Health Educational Flyer for Children (English & Spanish Language PDF)
The Periodicity of Dental Services document provides recommended guidelines for:
- Diagnostic Services such as oral exams and x-rays;
- Preventive Services such as cleanings, oral care instructions for a caregiver, fluoride supplements and varnish;
- Dental Treatment Services for children.
Click Here for the Periodicity of Dental Services Document: When Children in NJ FamilyCare Should See the Dentist (English & Spanish Language PDF)
For assistance locating a dentist, please contact your local Medical Assistance Customer Center or search by health plan at the InsureKidsNow.gov Oral Health page.
The NJ Smiles Directory of Dental Providers for Young Children is another dental provider resource list with contact information for dentists participating in NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid HMOs who are willing to see young children.
