Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD)
Making sure that your children have healthy teeth and mouths for a lifetime begins early. Baby teeth help children chew food and speak clearly. They shape children’s faces and guide adult teeth into place. Cavities in baby teeth can cause pain and affect a child’s ability to sleep, learn and pay attention.
To ensure they start life with good oral health, babies should have an oral health checkup by a dentist or physician by the time their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Regular dental care is important because good oral health is essential to the health of our whole bodies. ABCD ensures that young children have access to dental care early and regularly so they can get a good start in life.
To ensure they start life with good oral health, babies should have an oral health checkup by a dentist or physician by the time their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Regular dental care is important because good oral health is essential to the health of our whole bodies. ABCD ensures that young children have access to dental care early and regularly so they can get a good start in life.
eligibility
Children from birth up to age 6 who are insured by Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) are eligible to participate in ABCD.
If you need assistance enrolling your child in Apple Health (Medicaid), go to ParentHelp123.
If you need assistance enrolling your child in Apple Health (Medicaid), go to ParentHelp123.
benefits
- Dental exams every 6 months
- Family oral health education
- Fluoride Varnish
- Restorative care as needed
- No cost to families
How can the abcd program help?
1. Help finding an ABCD certified dentist
Click here to search for Whitman County Medicaid Dental Providers
2. Arrange transportation to and from the dental office
3. Assist in scheduling dental appointments
For assistance, contact Amanda at 509-332-6752 or AmandaTerhaar@whitmancounty.net