CT Dental Health.pdf

The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) has combined the state's publicly funded dental care programs into one dental plan, overseeing the dental plan for the Department of Social Services' HUSKY Health program, which covers over 1 million residents. The CTDHP website provides resources, prior authorization uploads, and educational materials. February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and Dr. Tooth Fairy will visit Connecticut to promote oral health. Dental sealants are proven to be beneficial, and the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention has released a new white paper. Dentists play a crucial role in cancer teams, as chemotherapy and radiation treatments can affect oral health. The CTDHP has released a new dental fee schedule for children and adults, effective January 1, 2023, and has expanded the use of CDT code D1354 for interim caries arresting medicament. The Department of Social Services has increased dental rates for adults, effective July 1, 2022, and training is available for orthodontists on the Salzmann Scoring Index.