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Improving Pediatric Dental Care Access with Health Tracks Program

Health Tracks screens 15,000-17,000 kids annually. 50% referred to dentists, but wait times may range from 2-6 weeks. Learn about initiatives to enhance access, including Medicaid outreach and educational materials like "Smiling Sam."

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Improving Pediatric Dental Care Access with Health Tracks Program

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  1. ND Health Tracks • Screen about 15,000 to 17,000 children per year ages birth to 21 • One out of two children are referred to the dentist from a Health Tracks Screen • Children may wait 2 to 6 weeks for a dental appointment • Families may not show up for scheduled appointments

  2. Health Tracks, Continued • The Regional Health Tracks Coordinators assist in scheduling appointments • The Coordinators call their local dentists to assess willingness to accept Medicaid

  3. Other Initiatives • Maternal Child Health Technical Assistance Group • State and Federal Medicaid and Maternal Child Health Participants • Looking at Medicaid dental policies and making recommendations to HCFA • Waiting for the Surgeon General’s Report

  4. Solutions • Education of recipients at screening visits using “Smiling Sam” packet • Distribution of toothbrushes and toothpaste at screening visits • Maintain a good working relationship between the regional coordinators and local dentists • Continue to reinforce the importance of showing up for the dental appointment or risk not being seen at all

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