Understand the benefit
Denver dental resource from Star Dental
Colorado Medicaid dental help for Denver families.
Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado for adults and children in Denver. Learn about Colorado Medicaid dental benefits and how to prepare for care.
Explore Colorado Medicaid dental benefits Request a dental appointment at Star Dental Call to book303-222-1414
Before treatment, the team checks active benefits, service coverage, and any authorization needs.
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Choose the question that brought you here.
Every path starts with an answer, explains what to verify, and gives you a useful next step.
01 · LOCAL CARE
I need a Denver dentist
How to check the network, ask about availability, and request a visit.
Find a dentist →02 · BENEFITSI have coverage questions
Current adult, child, and service-specific benefit guidance.
Understand coverage →03 · NEXT STEPSI’m getting ready to go
A simple checklist for verifying benefits and arriving prepared.
Use the checklist →Illustrated Medicaid dental guides
See the steps before you take them
Use these purpose-built Colorado Medicaid dental visuals to understand benefit-year timing, prior authorization, emergencies, transportation, appointment preparation, and other common next steps.
What this visual shows A planning pathway, not a coverage approval or fixed timeline. New full and partial dentures require authorization; eligibility must still be active when the denture is delivered.
Colorado Medicaid coverage for dentures
What this visual shows Wisdom-tooth position helps the dentist plan care, but Health First Colorado coverage depends on the patient's symptoms, examination, X-rays, and current benefit rules—not on impaction alone.
Does Colorado Medicaid cover wisdom teeth removal?
What this visual shows The standard adult benefit year runs July 1 through June 30. Claims, exclusions, frequency rules, and individual coverage decisions still affect the amount available.
How the $3,000 Colorado Medicaid adult dental limit works
What this visual shows Your dental office submits the records for review. Once the decision arrives, the team can check the approved care, dates and current benefits with you.
How dental prior authorization works in Colorado Medicaid
What this visual shows Keep the notice, treatment details, dates, names, and official responses together. Follow the deadline and instructions printed on the member's own notice.
Organize a Medicaid dental bill, denial, or appeal
What this visual shows Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms; otherwise contact a dental provider promptly for severe or worsening dental problems.
What to do when a dental problem feels urgent
EffectiveJuly 1
2026
2026
Important adult benefit update
The current standard adult dental limit is $3,000.
DentaQuest’s July 2026 materials set a $3,000 limit for each July 1–June 30 benefit year. Emergency treatment and covered removable dentures are excluded from that dollar limit, but frequency, clinical, and authorization rules still matter.
A quick orientation
Dental benefits are not one-size-fits-all.
Your age, specific program, active eligibility, treatment history, clinical need, and prior-authorization rules can all affect a benefit decision.
Adults 21+$3,000
Current annual benefit limit
For standard adult Health First Colorado members per July–June benefit year. Emergency treatment and covered removable dentures are excluded from the dollar limit; other rules still apply.
See the guide →Ages 0–20EPSDTSeparate pediatric protections
Standard Health First Colorado coverage for members through age 20 has no annual dental dollar limit. Medical necessity, frequency, and authorization rules can still apply.
See the guide →Urgent needsAct nowKnow where to start
Call a dentist for urgent dental symptoms. Call 911 for trouble breathing or swallowing, serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly spreading swelling.
See the guide →Enrolled through Cover All Coloradans?
Its dental rules differ from standard children’s coverage. Beginning July 1, 2026, enrolled children ages 0–18 have a $1,100 annual dental limit; pregnant and postpartum members do not have that limit. Orthodontics is not covered under CAC.
See the CAC guide →Read the official 2026 benefit notice ↗From card to care
Four simple steps to your dental visit.
- 01
Confirm active enrollment
Use PEAK, the Health First Colorado app, or Member Contact Center if you are unsure.
- 02
Find your dental team
Call the office to ask about new-patient appointments, and check network participation with DentaQuest.
- 03
Check the service
Ask about coverage, frequency rules, the remaining adult benefit, and any prior authorization before treatment.
- 04
Talk through your treatment options
Your dental team can explain the recommended care, what Medicaid covers, and any costs before treatment.
Denver Medicaid dental care
Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado.
Adults and children can request care at the Denver office. Before treatment, the team confirms active benefits, coverage for recommended care, and any authorization requirements. Call first to reserve your appointment before arriving. An online request is not a reserved appointment.
Dr. Florina Menina, DDS, is Star Dental’s owner and a general dentist. Meet Dr. Menina and read patient experiences selected by Star Dental, with links to review platforms. Ask the office which dentist will see you.
You can call even if you do not know your Medicaid member number; the team can help look up eligibility information. For a confirmed first visit, arrive 10–15 minutes early with photo identification and any insurance information available to complete paperwork at the office. Prepare with the appointment checklist.
Address1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102
Denver, CO 80232
Denver, CO 80232
Current hoursMon–Thu 7am–8pm
Fri–Sun 7am–5pm
Fri–Sun 7am–5pm
Patient accessWheelchair-accessible office
Free onsite parking
Free onsite parking
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish-speaking staff
Common treatment questions
Explore coverage by service.
Find out what Medicaid can cover, when approval is needed, and how to get started with a dental assessment.
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Cleanings, exams & X-rays
Preventive care and the rules that may affect frequency
Fillings, crowns & root canals
How clinical criteria and prior approval can affect restorative care
Deep cleaning & gum treatment
Periodontal terms, clinical criteria, and service frequency
Dentures & denture repair
The adult-limit exception, replacement timing, and what to verify
Extractions & wisdom teeth
What medically necessary oral surgery coverage can involve
Braces & orthodontics
How adult, child, CAC, and CHP+ orthodontic rules differ
Clear answers
Questions Denver patients ask first.
Does Colorado Medicaid cover dental care?
Health First Colorado includes dental benefits for enrolled members. The exact benefit depends on age, program, service, clinical need, frequency rules, provider participation, and any authorization requirement.
How do I find a Denver dentist that accepts Medicaid?
Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado for adults and children in Denver. You can request an appointment with Star Dental, or use DentaQuest’s directory to compare other enrolled providers. Confirm the specific service and appointment time before care.
Are covered dental services free?
Covered Health First Colorado dental services have no member copay. If a recommended service is not covered, the office should explain your options and provide the required written cost information before treatment.
Do I apply separately for dental benefits?
No separate dental application is required. Apply for Health First Colorado through the state. Dental benefits are included for eligible enrolled members.
Can Medicaid help me get to a dental appointment?
Qualifying members without transportation may be eligible for non-emergency medical transportation to a covered dental appointment. Denver-metro rides are currently coordinated through MediDrive and should normally be scheduled at least two business days ahead.
Explore the information hub
Start with the guide that fits your next step.
These patient-priority guides cover the questions people need most. The complete library includes more services, counties, programs, tools, and Spanish-language resources.
Benefits and coverage
Understand current member benefits, covered-service categories, and approval rules before treatment.
Find and prepare for care
Use official tools, confirm the exact office, prepare for a visit, and know where to start when care is urgent.
Denver metro access
Navigate county help, transportation, language access, and local dental-care information across the metro area.
Applications and member rights
Apply or renew through official channels, then use current billing and appeal guidance when a problem needs attention.
A Denver option
Considering Medicaid dental care at Star Dental?
Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado and offers many dental services for adults and children. Exact services, ages served, and appointment availability vary; some care may be referred to another office or specialist.
Review Star Dental’s Medicaid services Call 303-222-1414Review the service page, then call first to reserve your appointment before arriving.