Colorado Medicaid Dental Coverage
Updated August 2026
Colorado provides comprehensive dental coverage for adult Health First Colorado members — a more generous benefit than most states. Per the official Health First Colorado dental benefits page, adult dental includes annual exams and cleanings, diagnostic and restorative services (such as X-rays and fillings), extractions, root canals, crowns, partial and complete dentures, and periodontal scaling.
$3,000/year (effective July 1, 2026)
Adult dental benefit limit
Comprehensive
Adult dental coverage tier
DentaQuest
Dental benefit administrator
855-225-1729
DentaQuest member services
New $3,000 annual adult dental limit takes effect July 1, 2026
Health First Colorado covers dental services for both adults and children through DentaQuest. Historically there was no annual dollar limit for adults, but per the official Health First Colorado dental benefits page, effective July 1, 2026 adult members (21 and over) have a $3,000 yearly benefit limit — Health First Colorado will pay for up to $3,000 of covered dental services per benefit year (July 1 – June 30). Emergency services and dentures do not count toward this limit. There remains no annual dollar limit for children's dental. Call DentaQuest at 855-225-1729 (TTY 711) for provider information.
Adult dental coverage under Health First Colorado
Effective July 1, 2026, adult members (21 and over) have a $3,000 yearly benefit limit — Health First Colorado pays for up to $3,000 of covered dental services per benefit year (July 1 – June 30). Emergency services and dentures do not count toward the yearly limit. The replacement of lost, stolen, or unrepairable broken dentures is a once-per-member-lifetime benefit. Some services (like crowns) may require prior authorization. Contact DentaQuest at 855-225-1729 or through the DentaQuest member portal at memberaccess.dentaquest.com before scheduling major dental work.
- Preventive care: cleanings, exams, and X-rays
- Fillings (amalgam and composite)
- Root canal therapy
- Crowns (with prior authorization)
- Partial dentures and complete dentures
- Extractions including simple and surgical
- Oral surgery
- Periodontal (gum) treatment when medically necessary
- Emergency dental services for acute pain or infection
Children's dental coverage under Health First Colorado
Children enrolled in Health First Colorado receive comprehensive dental coverage under the federal EPSDT mandate (42 U.S.C. § 1396d(r)) and Colorado's own dental benefit policy. Per HCPF, child dental benefits are administered through DentaQuest and cover all medically necessary dental services for members under age 21.
- Dental exams and preventive cleanings
- Fluoride treatments and sealants
- X-rays (diagnostic)
- Fillings and restorative care
- Extractions and oral surgery
- Root canals when medically necessary
- Orthodontics when medically necessary (not cosmetic)
- Space maintainers
DentaQuest: finding a Colorado Medicaid dentist
DentaQuest administers dental benefits for both Health First Colorado and CHP+ members. Colorado's rural communities — particularly the Western Slope and San Luis Valley — have fewer dental providers per capita than urban areas. If you cannot find a local DentaQuest network dentist, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Colorado are required to accept Medicaid and provide dental services.
- Search the DentaQuest provider directory at memberaccess.dentaquest.com
- Call DentaQuest member services at 855-225-1729 (TTY 711)
- Contact your Regional Accountable Entity (RAE) for care coordination assistance
- Find an FQHC through HRSA or call the Colorado Association for Community Health at 303-861-5165
CHP+ dental benefits
Children enrolled in CHP+ receive dental coverage through DentaQuest under the CHP+ dental benefit. Per HCPF's CHP+ page, CHP+ dental includes preventive and diagnostic services, restorative services, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and limited orthodontic services. For CHP+ dental questions, call DentaQuest at 1-888-307-6561 (TTY 711) — a separate number from the Health First Colorado dental line.
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid)
- DentaQuest member services (Health First Colorado): 855-225-1729 (TTY 711)
- DentaQuest member services (CHP+): 1-888-307-6561 (TTY 711)
- DentaQuest member portal: memberaccess.dentaquest.com
- Colorado Association for Community Health: 303-861-5165
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