1. (1) Emergency dental services shall only be available through a Medicaid-enrolled dental provider that complies with relevant laws and policy.

2. (2)(a) An emergency dental service is the treatment of a sudden and acute onset of a dental condition that requires immediate treatment when delay in treatment would jeopardize or cause permanent damage to a person's dental or medical health.

   1. (b) An emergency dental service is limited to the treatment of:

      1. (i) a tooth eruption; or
      2. (ii) drainage of an abscess.

This section defines the scope of dental services available to members who are otherwise eligible under the Medicaid program.

KEY: Medicaid

Date of Last Change: April 1, 2025

Notice of Continuation: May 29, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-213; 26B-3-108; 26B-3-208