Summer 2025

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Welcome! 

With Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) benefits administered by Delta Dental, your child can receive dental services at no cost to you! This includes dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and more. Find the member handbook, certificate of coverage and more here.

If your children have Medicaid and are under age 21, they have Healthy Kids Dental. Visit www.healthykidsdental.org.

Let's dive in!

Back-to-school smile checklist

A healthy smile helps kids do their best in school! Oral health issues are a leading cause of school absence. Use this checklist to get ready for the new year:

✅ Schedule a dental checkup. Healthy Kids Dental covers regular cleanings and exams.

✅ Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

✅ Floss every day to clean between teeth.

✅ Pack healthy snacks like fruits, veggies, cheese, or yogurt. Avoid sticky or sugary foods.

✅ Send a water bottle to school. Water keeps mouths clean and helps prevent tooth decay.

✅ Ask about sealants. Treatments help protect teeth from cavities.

✅ Wear a mouthguard for sports. It helps protect teeth from injury.

✅ Know your dental benefits.  Review your benefits and find a dentist by visiting deltadentalmi.com/Healthy-Kids-Dental.

Starting the school year with a healthy smile is smart! Delta Dental of Michigan is here to help.

What's in a tooth?

 

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Your teeth do more than just chew food—they’re full of important parts that help keep your smile strong!

Enamel
This is the hard, white layer you see. It protects your tooth from damage. Enamel is the hardest thing in your whole body!

Dentin
This layer is under the enamel. Dentin isn’t as hard, so if enamel gets weak, cavities can form here.

Pulp
Deep inside your tooth is the pulp. It holds blood vessels and nerves. If you’ve ever had a toothache, it might have come from the pulp.

Root
The root holds your tooth in place under the gums. Roots are strong and help keep your teeth stable.

Taking care of all parts of your teeth is important! Brush, floss, and visit your dentist to keep every layer healthy.

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The Teledentistry.com option

 

Healthy Kids Dental members can access Teledentistry.com. These virtual visits are a safe and effective way to receive dental care and avoid the emergency room. Consider a virtual visit when you:

  • Have a dental emergency and do not have a regular dentist.
  • Need access to a dentist after hours if your dentist is not available.
  • Need to consult a dentist while traveling and you don’t have a dentist.

Teledentistry is already included in your existing dental coverage.

Get started on your teledentistry visit here or call (866) 716-4628.

 

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Important changes in the HKD handbook

Be sure to check out the updated version of the Healthy Kids Dental handbook. Important changes to the transportation section have recently been made.

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Choose an HKD dentist

To receive services at no cost to you, your child must see a Delta Dental Healthy Kids Dental dentist. Find a dentist near you here.

  • You can switch to another Delta Dental HKD dentist at any time.
  • If you see a dentist who does not accept Delta Dental HKD, you may have to pay for services.
  • If you are changing dental plans and have been diagnosed with or are being treated for a serious dental condition, call the Delta Dental team at 866-696-7441 (TTY users call 711). We can help you receive continued care.
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Family recipe: Zucchini pizza bites

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A healthy snack with big pizza flavor!

Ingredients:

  • 1 large zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Mini pepperoni or your favorite toppings
  • Olive oil
  • Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet. Lightly brush with olive oil.
  3. Bake for 3–4 minutes, then remove from oven.
  4. Spoon a little pizza sauce on each slice.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and add toppings.
  6. Bake for 5–7 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  7. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired. Serve warm!

These bites are low in carbs, full of flavor, and fun for kids to help make!

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Quick hits

 

Update your contact information

Remember, you must update your contact information to requalify for Medicaid and Healthy Kids Dental benefits. Visit www.michigan.gov/mibridges to update your address, phone number, and other contact information.

 

Did you know?

With Healthy Kids Dental benefits administered by Delta Dental, your child can receive dental services at no cost to you. This includes dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and more!

If your children have Medicaid and are under age 21, they have Healthy Kids Dental. Visit www.healthykidsdental.org.

Find the member handbook, certificate of coverage and more resources at www.deltadentalmi.com/HKD.

 

Reporting fraud, waste, or abuse

If you suspect someone of fraud, waste, or abuse, you can make an anonymous report. Call the Delta Dental anti-fraud hotline at 800-524-0147. You can also report to the state's Office of Inspector General (OIG) at 855-MI-FRAUD or by sending a letter to: Office of Inspector General, PO Box 30062, Lansing, MI 48909. You can also submit online here.

Review your member handbook for more information about fraud, waste, and abuse.

 

In your language

Get benefit help and information for you and/or your child in your language. Call our team at 866-696-7441 (TTY users call 711) for help.

 

HIPAA notice

Delta Dental takes your privacy very seriously. You can find our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices at www.deltadentalmi.com (click the HIPAA policy link from the homepage). Or call 866-696-7441 to request a copy.