For Dentists

Treating Individuals with Disabilities

A Kansas dental care team provides inclusive treatment to a young patient with developmental disabilities, showcasing compassionate care and participation in the Medicaid dental provider network.

Here, you will find comprehensive information designed to support the delivery of exceptional dental care for individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to empower dentists and their teams with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance patient care, ensuring these individuals receive the best possible treatment in a compassionate, accessible, and effective manner. Explore our resources to improve your practice and make a meaningful impact for your neighbors.

Educational Opportunities:

Type of Event: On-Demand basis
Notes: These sessions are available for on-demand viewing during the active dates and include downloadable materials in PDF format.
Penn Dental Medicine offers a free online CE series focused on improving oral health care for individuals with disabilities. With over 50 ADA CERP-accredited, one-hour courses, this program builds awareness and clinical competency. Dentists who complete 18 or more courses in three years receive a certificate as a Disabilities Dentistry Clinician Expert.
Made possible by the Delta Dental Foundation.

Events & Webinars

Stay informed about upcoming training sessions, webinars, and continuing education opportunities aimed at improving access to quality oral health care for Kansans and providing support for dentists interested in enrolling in Medicaid. Check back often for new events and registration details.

Enhance Patient Care
with the My Dental Care Passport

The My Dental Care Passport streamlines communication, helping your team prepare for appointments in advance. By understanding a patient’s needs before they arrive, you can reduce stress, improve efficiency, and create a more successful visit.

Benefits for Your Dental Team:

Easily integrate the My Dental Care Passport into your practice to provide personalized care that makes every visit smoother for both your team and your patients.

My Dental Care Passport

My Dental Care Passport is endorsed by Healthy Blue Kansas, United Healthcare, Sunflower Health Plan and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Visit link below to find both English and Spanish versions of the Passport in addition to useful dental team tips.

Join KanCare: Make a Meaningful Impact for Your Neighbors

As a dentist, your work changes lives. By becoming a KanCare Medicaid provider, you have the opportunity to offer essential dental care to people who often struggle to find care, including individuals with disabilities. You don’t have to shift the balance of your practice to do so, even scheduling a small number of Medicaid appointments each month can make a meaningful change.

You maintain complete control over how many Medicaid patients you see. Our team supports you every step of the way with technical assistance, education on caring for people with disabilities, and simple enrollment guidance.

Take the next step today, enroll to become a KanCare provider and experience the personal and professional fulfillment of expanding access to quality dental care.

Questions? Problems?

We are your KanCare Concierge for Dental Offices

Our Dental Medicaid Facilitator team is here to help dentists become Kansas Medicaid providers. With 120 years of shared experience, we are available to offer real, hands-on support – no chatbots, just real people ready to assist you. Whether you’re new to Medicaid or expanding your practice, our team is here to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Contact our Dental Medicaid Facilitator team:

Enroll to Become a KanCare Provider

Questions? Problems with enrollment? Contact our Dental Medicaid Facilitator team for help at

Debunking Medicaid Myths

Dr. Aaron Bumann, a Kansas City pediatric dentist shares myths and facts about being a Medicaid dental provider:

Pathways to Oral Health Partners