Community Dental Services Dental Services in Montana Communities Montana Public Assistance Programs Medicaid and HELP Plan Montana Medicaid offers dental coverage to eligible Montana children and adults. Montana Healthcare Program Dental webpage Eligible pregnant women also have dental coverage. Depending on eligibility, dental coverage may lapse at the end of the month following a 60 day postpartum period. Access to Baby and Child Dentistry Montana Medicaid recognizes the importance of early preventive dental care. The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program offers training to dentists in providing care to infants and toddlers. The goal of the program is to begin dental care prior to age one to prevent dental problems. Travel Assistance Benefits are available to Medicaid enrollees to and from dental care appointments. The Transportation Center must approve all travel prior to date of travel. Contact the Transportation Center at (800)292-7114 or (406)443-6100. Additional information can be found on the Travel Services website. To apply for Health Montana Kids Plus (Medicaid) or Montana Health Kids go to https://apply.mt.gov For additional Medicaid information contact: Jan Paulsen Dental and Transportation Program Officer (406)444-3182 jpaulsen@mt.gov Healthy Montana Kids Healthy Montana Kids, formerly Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), offers free or low-cost dental health coverage for eligible children and teenagers until the age of 19. HMK dental benefits have a yearly benefit limit. For current program benefit limits and eligibility requirements visit the HMK website or call the HMK Dental Program at (877)543-7669. To apply for Healthy Montana Kids Plus (Medicaid) or Healthy Montana Kids go to https://apply.mt.gov Montana Community Health Center Dental Clinics Montana Community Health Centers (CHC) offer Montanans a broad range of health care services. Dental services at CHC Dental Clinics offer care on a sliding fee scale based on household income for uninsured and low-income populations. CHC locations can be found on the Montana Primary Care Association website. Bullhook Dental Clinic Havre (406)395-4305 Flathead Community Health Center Kalispell (406)751-8221 Butte Community Health Center (406)496-6007 Glacier Community Health Center Cut Bank (406)873-5222 Cascade County Health Department Great Falls (406)791-9267 Marias Healthcare Services Shelby (406)434-3142 Community Health Partners Livingston (406)922-0881 Northwest Community Health Center Libby (406)293-3755 Community Health Partners Bozeman (406)585-8701 Partnership Health Center Missoula (406)258-4185 Cooperative Health Center Helena (406)457-8928 Riverstone Health Clinic Billings (406)247-3333 Sealants for Smiles The school-based sealant program is directed by Dr. Jane Gillette of Sprout Oral Health. The program provides preventive sealants to children in schools that qualify for the program based on Free and Reduced Lunch participation. For additional information contact: Program Coordinator (406) 548-5020 Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Council Mobile Dental Clinics Montana Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers Council Mobile Dental Clinic program offers 9 clinics located where farm worker presence is active in Northeast, South Central, and Western Montana. Eligibility is based on having a primarily agricultural work. For additional information contact: Carol Townsend (406) 248-3149 Indian Health Service Dental Clinics Montana Indian Health Services site information can be found at the Billings Area Indian Health Service website Urban Indian Health Centers Indian Health Board of Billings (406) 245-7372 Indian Health Board website North American Indian Alliance, Butte (406) 782-0461 Missoula Indian Center (406) 829-9515 Montana Dental Association The MDA is a professional membership organization representing dentists offering oral health resources and information to Montana residents. Give Kids a Smile National Children’s Dental Access Day is offered each February. The program aims to provide oral health care to underserved children. Since its inception in 2003 the program has provided education, early diagnosis, and preventive care for free to children in communities. Participation in the program varies in each Montana community. Please contact the Montana Dental Association office or a local dentist to identify events in your area. Montana Donated Dental Services (DDS) Program Dental Lifeline Network - Montana Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and is co-sponsored by the Montana Dental Association co-sponsor the DDS Program, which provides free comprehensive dental care to people who are permanently disabled, medically compromised, or elderly and who are unable to afford dental care. Phone: (888)-449-9670 or (406)-449-9670 or Montana Donated Dental Services (DDS) Program. Montana Dental Hygienists' Association The MDHA is a professional membership organization for dental hygienists in Montana which offers oral health resources and information to Montana residents. Contact the MDHA regarding dental hygienists in your community that may be willing to volunteer for oral health events and provide preventive services to disparate populations. Additional information is available at the MDHA website or by contacting MDHA: MDHA Communication Center (406) 256-7384 montanadha@msn.com