Innovative State Practices for Improving the Provision of Medicaid Dental Services

Highlights some of the innovations and initiatives that eight states (Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, Nebraska, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia) were involved in: partnerships and collaborations among state partners and stakeholders; collaboration with dental schools and loan repayment programs; increased reimbursement; simplifying administrative processes; grant funding; educating families; targeting young children; and dental home initiatives.