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Medicaid dentists in California

Verified dentists in California who participate in CMS Medicare — the strongest public-program signal we can derive from federal records. Use this list as a starting point, then confirm Medicaid acceptance directly with each office.

Verified · CMSrefreshed May 7, 2026

Heads up: Medicaid dental coverage and provider participation are administered state-by-state, and there is no national federal roster of Medicaid-accepting dentists. We surface CMS Medicare-enrolled dentists as a proxy because providers who participate in one public program tend to participate in others — but the only authoritative answer comes from the provider's office and your state Medicaid agency. See our methodology.

State program

California Medicaid: Medi-Cal Dental

Also known as Denti-Cal.

Adult coverage. Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures.

Children. Covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state — check-ups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, and extractions.

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Public dentists in state
130
Medicare-enrolled
114
HPSA shortage
0

50 likely candidates

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Patient checklist

What to ask before booking

  • Are you currently accepting new Medicaid patients?

    A practice can be a Medicaid provider on paper while having a closed Medicaid panel.

  • Which Medicaid plans?

    Many states contract with multiple managed care organizations (e.g. Medi-Cal Dental providers vs. DentaQuest vs. Liberty Dental in California).

  • What services are covered?

    Adult Medicaid dental coverage varies wildly by state — emergency-only, routine, or comprehensive.

  • Is there a copay or balance billing?

    Federally, Medicaid recipients can't be balance-billed — but providers sometimes try.

Frequently asked

Medicaid dental in California

  • What is California's Medicaid dental program called?
    California's Medicaid program is Medi-Cal Dental (also known as Denti-Cal). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures.
  • How do I confirm a dentist accepts Medi-Cal Dental?
    Call the office and ask whether they are accepting new Medi-Cal Dental patients on your specific plan, then verify against the official Medi-Cal Dental provider directory at https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/. A practice can be enrolled but have a closed Medicaid panel — always confirm.
  • Why does this list use Medicare enrollment as a Medicaid signal?
    There is no national federal roster of Medicaid-accepting dentists; participation is administered state by state. CMS Medicare enrollment is a public-program signal we can derive from federal records — providers who participate in one public program tend to participate in others. The only authoritative answer comes from the office and your state Medicaid agency.
  • Are children always covered for Medicaid dental?
    Yes. Federal EPSDT rules require Medicaid and CHIP to cover medically necessary dental care for children under 21 in every state, including check-ups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, and extractions. Adult coverage varies widely.
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