The Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program (MHSDP) provides dental care to eligible Medicaid members. Medicaid covers a wide range of dental services. A benefits management company runs the program for Medicaid. There are no premiums, deductibles, or copays for covered services.

Yes, dental care is free for those enrolled in Medicaid and MCHP. It includes: regular checkups, teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, X-rays, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, anesthesia and denture adjustments.

Traditional Medicare will only cover dental services under limited circumstances when they are required as part of a service or procedure covered under Medicare Part A hospital benefits, such as when a dental exam is required as part of pre-surgery clearance.

Medicaid and Maryland Children's Health Plan (MCHP) are required to provide dental benefits to children who are eligible. Covered benefits include exams, cleanings, fillings, and braces (if medically necessary). Some of the Maryland Managed Care Organizations offer limited dental coverage for adults 21 and older.