Dental Services For Children And Young Adults

The Rhode Island Medicaid Program provides dental services to children and young adults born after May 1, 2000 through the Rite Smiles program.

For more information, please reference the RI Medicaid Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Pediatric Oral Health Schedule

RIte Smiles

RIte Smiles is a dental plan for children who are eligible for Rhode Island Medicaid who were born after May 1, 2000.  To FIND A DENTIST who participates with the RIte Smiles Program, check the website- UnitedHealthcare Dental/RIte Smiles  For more information call, UnitedHealthcare Dental/RIte Smiles, Member Services at 1-866-375-3257. (Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Find a Dentist

• Dental Providers Accepting Medicaid, (English)
• Dental Providers Accepting Medicaid, (Spanish)
• The RI Department of Health's Find Dental Care, Free or Low-Cost Dental Care   
• Medicaid's Provider Search
  Select "Dentist" under the "Type of Service" category, then click "Find Provider" to get a list of Dentists and Dental Specialists in private practice. Please note: The list on the website includes dentists who may only treat younger children or have other limits in place.  Please call to find out if they accept Medicaid coverage prior to your first appointment.

For More Information

• Covered Benefits for Adults over age 21
• Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Call Center at 1-855-697-4347