Dental Referral Program for Children offered by Washington State Dental Association

Dental Referral Program for Children offered by Washington State Dental Association

Connects children to local dentists who will accept their insurance. Maintains database of member dentists who are accepting new pediatric patients. This database also includes information about which types of insurance (including WA Apple Health (Medicaid) dental offices accept, as well as languages spoken, and ability to accommodate children with special needs. More than 550 dental offices are participating in the program from across the state.   As part of health care reform implementation, children in Washington state are required to have dental coverage. This means routine exams, cleanings, x-rays, and fillings will be covered by their health plan or a stand-alone dental plan.

Hours

Voicemail only.

Application process

Call and leave a message on voicemail or visit website and fill out intake form. Depending on volume of requests received, participants will receive an email or a phone call back in one or two business days.  

Eligibility

Children, ages 0-19.

Fee

None.

Agency info

Washington State Dental Association

Connects children, adults and people with special needs to local dentists who will accept their insurance.