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Medicaid dentists in Virginia

Verified dentists in Virginia 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

Virginia Medicaid: Cardinal Care

Also known as Virginia Medicaid (Smiles For Children).

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
120
Medicare-enrolled
78
HPSA shortage
41

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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 Virginia

  • What is Virginia's Medicaid dental program called?
    Virginia's Medicaid program is Cardinal Care (also known as Virginia Medicaid (Smiles For Children)). Comprehensive adult coverage — preventive, restorative, and most procedures.
  • How do I confirm a dentist accepts Cardinal Care?
    Call the office and ask whether they are accepting new Cardinal Care patients on your specific plan, then verify against the official Cardinal Care provider directory at https://www.dmas.virginia.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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