Important Update: Medi-Cal Dental Benefit Extension

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Dear Partners and Providers,We’re reaching out with an important update regarding Medi‑Cal dental coverage for certain adult members.The Medi‑Cal Dental benefit changes previously expected to take effect in 2026 have been delayed to July 1, 2027, for certain adult members based on immigration…

July 1 Medi-Cal Dental Updates – What Partners and Providers Should Know

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Medi-Cal Dental benefits are changing on July 1, 2026, for some adult members based on immigration status.

July 2026 Provider Bulletin Volume 42, Number 18

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Smile, California Provider Bulletin

CDPH Releases Summer Toolkit to Support Youth and Families

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of School Health has released its 2026 Summer Toolkit, a curated collection of trusted statewide resources to help children, youth, families, educators, and community partners stay healthy, safe, and connected throughout the summer.

Assembly Budget Commitee - Highlights of Governor's Proposed 2026-27 May Revision

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This brief provides an overview of Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026–27 May Revision, highlighting key budget priorities, fiscal adjustments, and major investments across California.

DHCS - Medi-Cal Dental Benefit Changes

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The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is providing this update of significant developments regarding DHCS programs.

Smile Alert April 2026

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Smile, California April 2026 Smile Alert

Oral Health Professional Supply and Non-Traumatic Dental Emergency Department Visits

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A new data visualization from the California Department of Health Care Access and Information highlights how oral health provider supply and non-traumatic dental emergency department visits vary across California counties, pointing to gaps in access to routine dental care.

Updates to the Online Care Coordination Form

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Learn more about new updates regarding the DHCS Care Coordination Form. Found on Page 5 of Smile, California April 2026 Bulletin.

April 2026 Provider Bulletin Volume 42, Number 9

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Smile, California Provider Bulletin