Resource library

Colorado Medicaid dental resources

Use these primary sources to check current benefits and enrollment. Use local dental pages to understand services and request care—never as a replacement for an official coverage decision.

Search for a dentist Explore Star Dental care

Best source orderState → DentaQuest → provider

The state controls eligibility and policy, DentaQuest controls member dental administration, and the treating office explains clinical options and scheduling.

Three-card diagram comparing the current 2026 adult, standard child, and Cover All Coloradans child dental benefit structures in Colorado — Guide visualThe applicable rule depends on the member group. Each service still needs an individual eligibility and coverage check.

Benefit rules and current summaries

Health First Colorado dental benefitsThe current statewide benefits page and program information.DentaQuest Health First Colorado plan hubMember tools, current notices, benefit documents, and plan contacts.Current adult dental summaryCurrent adult limits, frequencies, and listed benefits.July 2026 adult benefit-limit noticeOfficial notice establishing the current $3,000 July–June adult limit.Children's dental summaryStandard Health First Colorado children's benefits and EPSDT context.2026 Cover All Coloradans dental noticeThe $1,100 CAC child limit and pregnancy exception.

Find and manage dental care

DentaQuest Find a DentistSearch the dental network, then call to confirm availability.DentaQuest member portalView member dental information, ID cards, and Dental Home details.Star Dental Medicaid dentist pageReview local care information and request an appointment check.Star Dental contact pageAsk about scheduling, services, records, and access needs.Servicios dentales en españolInformación de Star Dental en español.

Applications and program help

Health First Colorado Apply NowOfficial online, phone, mail, and in-person application paths.Health First Colorado contact centerCurrent member and applicant contact options.Cover All ColoradansEligibility, privacy, public-charge, and multilingual resources.Cover All Coloradans FAQDetailed state answers about enrollment and benefits.

Renewals, member rights, special programs, and language help

Health First Colorado renewalsCheck the annual renewal process, notices, deadlines, and PEAK updates.Other insurance and Medicare coordinationHow Health First Colorado works as payer of last resort.DentaQuest dental appeals and grievancesCurrent reconsideration, grievance, expedited-review, and hearing steps.Colorado State Fair Hearing informationOfficial state appeal and Office of Administrative Courts information.Dental non-covered service disclosure formThe current written disclosure used before a member purchases a noncovered dental service.Colorado CHP+ dental planCurrent CHP+ dental rules, documents, and member contact information.HCBS DD and SLS waiver dental servicesState information about supplemental dental benefits for eligible waiver members.Free language assistance and accessible formatsHealth First Colorado language help, auxiliary aids, and contact information.DentaQuest Health First Colorado en españolAvisos, resúmenes de beneficios y herramientas oficiales en español.

Transportation and urgent care

Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms. A resource list cannot assess swelling, bleeding, trauma, breathing, or swallowing safety.

Health First Colorado NEMTCurrent ride broker, county list, scheduling, and mileage information.Star Dental emergency dentistryLocal information about urgent dental evaluation.Star Dental locationConfirm the destination when booking a visit or ride.

Primary sources

Verify the details that affect your care

We use official program materials and clearly identify Star Dental pages. Policies and personal benefit status can change.

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A Denver option

Ready to request a Medicaid dental appointment?

Star Dental accepts Health First Colorado for adults and children. The team checks active benefits, service coverage, and any authorization needs before treatment.

Request an appointment Call 303-222-1414The Star Dental team will confirm the date and time with you.

Complete information hub

Find the guide that matches your next question.

These pages are organized by task and member need—not as repetitive city or keyword pages. Each guide links to the official source that controls the answer.

Find care in Denver metro

Search, verify, schedule, and get to an appointment.

Benefits by member group

Understand which rule set may apply before you compare services.

Coverage by service

Learn the common rules, limits, and questions for a recommended treatment.

Use and protect your coverage

Member tools, renewals, written costs, appeals, and verified source material.