Tennessee Medicaid Dental Coverage

TennCare's adult dental benefit was significantly expanded and is no longer limited to emergency care. All adult TennCare members now have dental benefits at no cost to them for all medically necessary, covered dental services. Pregnant and postpartum adult members receive the same comprehensive benefits as all other adult members.

Members enrolled in Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES or a 1915(c) waiver program (I/DD programs) may also receive additional wraparound dental benefits beyond the standard adult benefit; these do not count against the member's home and community-based services cost cap.

For questions about your dental benefit or to find a dentist, contact Renaissance at 866-864-2526. TennCare members also have access to Renaissance TeleDentistry for virtual dental consultations, including for dental emergencies or after-hours needs, at no additional cost.

Renaissance maintains the dental provider network for all TennCare members, regardless of which health plan you're enrolled in. Use the "Find a Dentist" tool on Renaissance's member portal, or call Renaissance at 866-864-2526 for help finding a dentist for you or your child. Every TennCare member is assigned a "Dental Home" — a general or pediatric dentist who provides your ongoing dental care and can refer you to a specialist if needed.

Tennessee FQHCs and community health centers also provide TennCare dental services and often have more availability than private practices. The HRSA Health Center Finder at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov covers all Tennessee locations with dental services.

Tennessee's dental schools — including Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis — provide comprehensive dental care at significantly reduced rates. Supervised dental students perform most procedures. Call for appointment availability if you cannot access affordable care through TennCare.