The Nevada Medicaid Dental Services Program is designed to provide dental care under the supervision of a licensed provider. Dental services provided shall maintain a high standard of quality and shall be provided within the coverage and limitation guidelines outlined in this Chapter. All Medicaid policies and requirements, (such as prior authorization, etc.) except for those listed in the Nevada Check Up (NCU) Manual Chapter 1000 are the same for NCU.
Nevada Medicaid provides dental services for most Medicaid-eligible individuals under the age of 21 as a mandated service, a required component of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit. For Medicaid-eligible adults age 21 years and older, dental services are an optional service as identified in the Medicaid Services Manual Chapter 1000 Dental.
NEW in 2024 - School-based Sealant Program Grant Opportunity
In 2022, Nevada Medicaid made $2.6 million available
through a competitive grant opportunity for existing and start-up school-based dental
sealant programs to increase the number of Nevada’s school-age children and
youth with dental sealants, improving their dental health. Funding was
initially awarded in 2023, with programs targeting school-age children and
youth throughout the state with an emphasis on those residing in rural
communities and dental health professional shortage areas.
As of Monday, April 29, 2024, a new round of funding is available for school
years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. For school year 2024-2025, the performance
period begins August 1, 2024. For school year 2025-2026, the performance period
begins July 1, 2025.
To get started, review the Request for Applications (RFA) guidance. An
instructional webinar will be hosted on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00am PST.
To attend the webinar, send an email requesting the access link to dental@dhcfp.nv.gov
Application Deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00pm
PST
Guidance and Resources for School-based Sealant Programs
Guidance and Resources for School-based Programs was developed to provide the most up-to-date information for clinical providers and administrators of school-based oral health programs in Nevada and their community partners as well as schools’ leadership, nurses and teachers, and parents/guardians. The information includes:
- Data documenting the impact of poor oral health (e.g., tooth decay) on children and youth living in urban and rural communities.
- Evidence to demonstrate the positive impact that dental sealants and fluoride have on preventing tooth decay.
- The latest evidence or best practices concerning the effective and efficient delivery of dental sealants and fluoride in a school-based setting.
- Guidance and recommendations for the implementation and management of a school-based sealant program including strategies to improve communication between school administrators, nurses and teachers, and parents/guardians.
- Additional resources to support a successful school-based sealant program from respected organizations and agencies across the country.
If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact dental@dhcfp.nv.gov