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Coming Soon - California Dental Managed Care (DMC)!

We're expanding our dental services to serve Los Angeles and Sacramento counties in July 2025.

Smile bright with our dental plans that cover everything from regular checkups and cleanings to fillings and crowns. Need a dentist? We've got you covered with our network of friendly providers. And you can switch at any time. Our secure member website offers access to benefits information, your ID card and the Find a Dentist tool. You can also get emergency care 24/7 through our teledentistry service. Plus, you'll earn rewards just for taking care of your oral health!

To change your dental plan or choose DentaQuest/California Dental Network as your dental plan, call 1-800-430-4263 (TTY 1-800-430-7077) or visit www.healthcareoptions.dhcs.ca.gov.

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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.

Healthy Behaviors - Coming Soon!

DentaQuest wants you to take good care of your oral health. That's why we offer a Healthy Behavior Rewards Program. You can earn rewards for going to the dentist for care.

You and your family could receive a gift card when you visit the dentist! The Amazon gift card is redeemable for oral health supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, and mouthwash; baby care items such as diapers, bottles and formula, school supplies and clothes. 

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