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5.3.2.8 Dental Screening and Intermediate Oral Evaluation with Fluoride Varnish Application in the Medical Home
Based on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's (AAPD) definition of a dental home, Texas Medicaid defines a dental home as the dental provider who supports an ongoing relationship with the client that is inclusive of all aspects of oral health care delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and family-centered way. In Texas, establishment of a client's dental home should begin at 6 months of age but no later than 12 months of age and includes referral to dental specialists when appropriate.
The physician must refer clients to a dental home for dental checkups beginning at 6 months of age and at each medical checkup thereafter. A parent/guardian of the client may self-refer for dental services at any age, including younger than 12 months of age, and may choose any THSteps dental provider.
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