Understanding Pediatric Dental Benefits in the ACA

The Affordable Care Act endeavors to make oral health an integral part of children’s health care by designating pediatric dental services as an essential health benefit that must be covered by health plans in the small group and individual markets. This webinar provided an overview of the pediatric dental benefit, explored implementation challenges and opportunities for philanthropy. Speakers included: Meg Booth of the Children’s Dental Health Project and Andy Snyder of the National Academy for State Health Policy; the call was moderated by Shelly Gehshan of The Pew Charitable Trusts.