Reducing Early Childhood Tooth Decay: Strategies for State Medicaid and CHIP Dental Program Managers

Presents some of the direct strategies that Medicaid and CHIP program managers can use to help meet clinical and program objectives. It also highlights states that are already taking action. These objectives include ensuring fluoride varnish is applied periodically to the baby teeth of children younger than 6; ensuring children younger than 6 are assessed periodically for ECC risk;  ensuring that a care plan is developed and implemented for high-risk children; and educating and engaging families in ECC prevention and management.