Connecticut Medicaid Dental Coverage
Updated August 2026
Connecticut provides a meaningful adult dental benefit through HUSKY A and HUSKY D, though it is not as comprehensive as the coverage available to children. Per the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP), adult covered dental services include diagnostic, preventive, restorative, and prosthodontic care, each subject to specific frequency limits.
Meaningful, not comprehensive
Adult dental coverage (HUSKY A/D)
Full EPSDT
Children's dental (HUSKY A/B)
1-855-CT-DENTAL (1-855-283-3682)
CTDHP member services
HUSKY Health dental coverage varies by tier — adults and children have different benefit levels
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) manages dental benefits for HUSKY Health. Dental coverage differs between HUSKY A (adults), HUSKY B (children/CHIP), and HUSKY C (seniors/LTC). Orthodontic services are provided only to members under age 21. Call CTDHP member services at 1-855-CT-DENTAL (1-855-283-3682) to confirm specific covered services, find a network dentist, or get help with appointment scheduling and transportation coordination.
Adult dental coverage — HUSKY A and HUSKY D
Several adult services require prior authorization and have firm limits: crowns are covered once per five years, root canals once per tooth per lifetime, dentures once per seven-year period, and orthodontics are not covered for adults at all (comprehensive and limited orthodontic treatment is provided only to members under 21). Fixed prosthetics such as bridges and implants are also not covered. Contact CTDHP at 1-855-CT-DENTAL (1-855-283-3682) to confirm what is covered for your specific situation before scheduling major procedures.
- Oral examinations and routine checkups
- Dental X-rays — bitewing and panoramic X-rays
- Preventive cleanings (prophylaxis)
- Fluoride treatments
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Fillings — amalgam and composite
- Root canal treatment for anterior (front) teeth
- Dentures and partial dentures (removable prosthodontics)
- Emergency dental services for acute pain or infection
Children's dental coverage — comprehensive under HUSKY A and HUSKY B
Children and young adults under age 21 enrolled in HUSKY A or HUSKY B receive comprehensive dental coverage under the federal EPSDT mandate (42 U.S.C. § 1396d(r)). EPSDT requires coverage of all medically necessary dental services for members under 21.
- Routine dental exams and cleanings every 6 months
- Dental X-rays
- Fluoride treatments and sealants
- Fillings — all types
- Extractions — simple and surgical
- Root canal therapy for primary and permanent teeth
- Space maintainers
- Orthodontics when medically necessary for functional improvement
- Emergency dental care
Finding a HUSKY dentist in Connecticut
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) manages the HUSKY Health dental network and can help members locate a participating dentist, schedule appointments, arrange transportation, and get translation assistance. Connecticut also has a network of community health centers serving urban and rural HUSKY members. CHC Inc., the state's largest FQHC network, operates dental clinics at multiple Connecticut locations and accepts all HUSKY tiers. The Connecticut Community Health Centers Association at ctchca.org can help locate facilities.
- Call CTDHP member services at 1-855-CT-DENTAL (1-855-283-3682)
- Use the dentist locator at locateadentist.ctdhp.com or portal.ct.gov/husky
- Search for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
- Contact DSS at 1-855-626-6632 if you need help locating dental providers in your area
HUSKY C dental coverage for seniors
Seniors enrolled in HUSKY C receive dental benefits, though coverage is more limited than the comprehensive HUSKY A/B dental package. Emergency dental treatment for acute conditions is covered. Routine preventive dental and restorative procedures may have limitations. Seniors who are also enrolled in Medicare have limited dental coverage through standard Medicare, but may find dental benefits through Medicare Advantage plans. The Connecticut State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-800-994-9422 provides free counseling on Medicare plan options, including dental coverage.
Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health)
- Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) member services: 1-855-CT-DENTAL (1-855-283-3682)
- CTDHP dentist locator: locateadentist.ctdhp.com
- CT DSS general line: 1-855-626-6632
- CT SHIP (Medicare counseling): 1-800-994-9422
- Connecticut Community Health Centers Association: ctchca.org
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