Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County (Taking New Patients)

If you live in Shasta County, California, and are looking for a dentist that accepts Medicaid (Medi-Cal), we can help. Medi-Cal covers dental benefits for both adults and children. In this post, we will provide a list of dentists that accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County.

The list provided below shows dentists that are currently accepting Medi-Cal patients.

We will also provide a list of Dental Clinics serving Medi-Cal members who may be accepting new Medi-Cal Dental patients.

Additionally, we will explain what is covered under Medi-Cal dental and whether there is a fee for Medi-Cal dental services.

Also, we will show you how to use the California Medi-Cal Provider Directory provided by the California Department of Health Care Services to search for more dental services in your area.

Furthermore, if you have a question about Medi-Cal dental coverage specific to your Medi-cal health plan, we have provided the number to call.

To find a doctor that accepts Medi-Cal, see our post on Doctors that take Medi-Cal in California.

Table of Contents:

• Does Medi-Cal include Dental Coverage?
• List of Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County
• Dental Clinics that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County
• Find More Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal Near You
• How to Contact Your Medi-Cal Health Plan
• What does Medi-Cal Dental Cover?
• How much does Medi-Cal dental cost?

Does Medi-Cal include Dental Coverage?

Yes. Your Medi-Cal plan offers dental benefits for both children and adults.

You will need to show your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) to your dental provider to receive dental services.

For more information, or to find a dentist near you, see the options below:

List of Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County

Below is a list of dentists in Shasta County that accept Medi-Cal. Scroll down to find a dentist near you.

For each dentist location, we have provided the address, phone number, type of practice, if they are accepting new patients, and language spoken.

For the entire list of dentists in Shasta County that accept Medi-Cal, use the instructions below to search the directory.

Dental Clinics that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County

Below is a list of Dental Clinics serving Medi-Cal members who may be accepting new Medi-Cal Dental patients.

The list is grouped by City – with the name, address, and phone number of the clinic provided.

Find More Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal Near You

Another way to find a Medi-Cal dentist accepting new patients is online through the Medi-Cal Provider Directory.

You can search the directory by Zipcode, county, language, and Dental Specialty, as shown in the image below.

Click here to be taken to the Medi-Cal Provider Directory.

Contact Your Medi-Cal Health Plan

Most Medi-Cal health plans cover some dental services.

Please review the Medi-Cal Member Handbook of your Medi-Cal health plan to learn more about the dental services you can get.

Below is the list of California Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans in Shasta County, including a link to their website and phone number.

If you can not find a dentist in your area who is accepting new patients, please contact the Medi-Cal Dental Telephone Service Center for additional help at 1-800-322-6384.

You can also contact the Shasta County Medi-Cal Office with questions about your benefits.

What does Medi-Cal Dental Cover?

Medi-Cal Dental covers all medically-necessary dental care, including the following:

• Oral Evaluation (Under age 3)
• Exams and x-rays
• Prophylaxis
• Fluoride
• Filings, including amalgams & composites
• Crowns, including pre-fabricated and laboratory-processed
• Scaling and Root Planing*
• Periodontal (gum) Maintenance
• Root Canals
• Partial and Full Dentures
• Tooth extractions
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Other medically-necessary services
• Emergency Dental Services

For more details on coverage and any limits, click here for the California Medi-Cal Dental Handbook.

You can also get the handbook in 16 other languages by clicking here.

How much does Medi-Cal dental cost?

Medi‑Cal will pay up to $1,800 a year for covered dental services for adults.

For most households, the Medi‑Cal Dental Program provides free or low‑cost dental services.

Additionally, not all families are required to pay premiums, and for those who do, the cost is relatively low:

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) states that premiums for family Medi-Cal plans are set at $13 for each child and no more than $39 per family per month.

Summary – Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County

We hope this post on Dentists that Accept Medi-Cal in Shasta County was helpful.

Questions?

If you have further questions about Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal Dental Coverage, please let us know in the comments section below.

Be sure to check out our other articles about Medi-Cal and California Medicaid program, including:

• What Does Medi-Cal Dental Cover?
• Medi-Cal Dental Coverage – 2023 Guide
• Types of Weight Loss Surgery Covered by Medi-Cal
• Does Medi-Cal cover Weight Loss Surgery?
• Medi-Cal Phone Number (Speak to a Live Person)
• Report Medi-Cal Fraud