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Access to Baby & Child Dentistry
The Island County Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) focuses on preventive and restorative dental care for Medicaid-eligible children. Our goal is "First Tooth, First Birthday, First Dental Exam" by a dentist or a doctor, as recommended by the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
For services, please complete our
Referral Form
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ABCD Eligibility
Do you have any children 5 years old or younger?
Are they enrolled in Medicaid or do they have medical coupons or a ProviderOne service card?
If you answered yes to all of the above questions then your child is eligible for the program and ABCD staff will make every effort to find the right dentist for you.
Program Benefits
Increased access to dental care for Island County residents
Increased number of dental services:
3 fluoride varnish applications per year
2 Family Oral Hygiene Instruction consultations per year
Assistance in finding a dentist that will fit your location, timing, and language preferences
Assistance in coordinating transportation to and from the dental office
Assistance in coordinating interpreter services for the dental visit
About the ABCD program
In 1994, a group of concerned dentists, dental educators, public health agencies, the state dental association, and State Medicaid representatives came together to address the problem of the severe lack of dental access by Washington State's high-risk preschool children. The proposed solution was the development of the ABCD Program.
The first ABCD program opened for enrollment in Spokane, Washington in February 1995 as a collaborative effort between several partners in the public and private sectors. Its success has led other county dental societies and health districts in Washington to adopt the program, as well as prompted interest from other states.
Megan Works, RN
ABCD Coordinator
360.678.8281
Resources
American Dental Association
Arcora Foundation
CDC Oral Health
DentistLink
Mighty Mouth
Washington State ABCD Programs
Washington State Dental Association
Adult Dental Coverage Apple Health
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