Dental Care

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania (PA) Community HealthChoices (CHC) covers some dental benefits for Participants through dentists in the AmeriHealth Caritas PA CHC network. Some dental services have limits.

Good dental care is not only good for your teeth, mouth and gums. It also affects other health conditions, such as diabetes and pregnancy. Going to the dentist every 6 months helps you stay healthy.

You can go to any AmeriHealth Caritas PA CHC network dentist. To find a dentist in the AmeriHealth Caritas PA CHC network, go to Find a Provider. Or you can call Participant Services at 1-855-235-5115 (TTY 1-855-235-5112) for help.

Dental services have limits. Talk with your dentist.

  • Exams
  • Cleanings 
  • Dental emergencies
  • X-rays
  • Fillings
  • Extractions (tooth removal)
  • Re-cementing (re-gluing) of crowns
  • Periodontal services*
  • Root canal therapy*
  • Crowns*
  • Dentures* full and partial
  • Dental surgical procedures*
  • Anesthesia,* general anesthesia, IV, or non-IV conscious sedation

*Prior authorization is required and medical necessity must be demonstrated. For more information about prior authorization, please see your Participant Handbook.

Participants