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Supporting Smiles: Promoting Childhood Dental Benefits Covered Under Medicaid and CHIP

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide comprehensive health coverage , including dental care, to more than 39 million children up to age 19 nationwide. However, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency caused many parents and caregivers to delay important routine care for their children, like regular dental check-ups. In this webinar, held during the 2022 National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Natalia Chalmers, CMS’s Chief Dental Officer, and Dr.