Resources for improving access to oral health resources in Aurora
Aurora Smiles
The Aurora Smiles team works collaboratively to improve access to oral health services in Aurora through dental screenings, outreach, and education. See below for information and resources regarding oral health.
Aurora Smiles Guide to Low Cost Care
In 2019, after a presentation around state-wide unmet specialty care access needs, several members of the Access to Specialty Care Interest Group noted than an Aurora-specific needs assessment was necessary. Existing data and reports characterizing specialty care needs in Aurora were collated and a Specialty Care Access Survey was created and distributed to a comprehensive list of clinics and providers serving Medicaid and uninsured Aurora residents. Below are the results.
More Resources
Affordable dental resources and insurance, financial assistance to seniors.
Dental Sealant Flyer
With a grant from Delta Dental, Aurora Smiles completed an outreach project encouraging Aurora dental providers to offer dental sealants for children.
Dental Options in Aurora
Do you visit the same dentist for most or all of your dental needs? It’s important to find a dentist that you see on a regular basis.
DentaQuest Colorado
Health First Colorado members may call DentaQuest at 1-855-225-1729. CHP+ members can call DentaQuest at 1-888-307-6561.
Connect Aurora
a non-profit organization offering free, in-person help with health insurance enrollment
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program)
Dental Benefits Summary for Children
Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program)
Dental Benefits Summary for Adults
Colorado Gerontological Society
Senior Low Income Dental Program providing limited financial assistance to Denver metro area seniors for basic dental care
Resources on Sealant Use
Dollar amounts mentioned in some of these resources may be outdated.
Resources for Dental Providers
Why and how to become a Health First (Medicaid) Provider.
DentaQuest CHP+ Provider Portal
DentaQuest CHP+ dental provider credentialing or call 1-800-233-1468
Why become a Health First (Medicaid) Provider?
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)
Health First Colorado Provider Enrollment Page
Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)
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