Health Equity and Childhood Oral Health: Improving Access to Care with Medicaid and CHIP
Each February, National Children’s Dental Health Month provides an opportune time to connect with families and partners to highlight the importance of oral health care, an essential benefit covered under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Routine dental care is key to preventing tooth decay and other chronic dental problems that can affect a child’s physical and social development, ability to learn, and overall health.