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This is not a specialty listed for any dentist/dental office. We recommend a Pediatric dentist if one is available. They usually have more experience with children who have special considerations. To locate a Medicaid enrolled dentist: 1-877-  \nKIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) [https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/](https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/)  \n2 We won't need to break it down by gender, just race for reporting?  \nThat is correct. The gender section has been removed from the dental exam and waiver form.  \n3 Where can I find the 2021 Dental Health Exam form?  \n[https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services2fprevention-wellness2foral-health%23forms-forms](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services2fprevention-wellness2foral-health%23forms-forms)  \noral-health  \nAll forms are available at this site, including the forms translated into Spanish and French.  \n4 What date is 18 months prior to May 15th?  \nNovember 15th  \nPer Illinois Public Health Code 665.420 The dental examination must have taken place within  \n18 months prior to May 15 of the school year.  \n5 We had a school dental group come in-they did a great job, but what about follow-up for fillings?  \nPer HFS, school program requirements, the dental group is required to help with follow up care. They are to provide a resource list to the parents, offer to bring the child back to their dental practice or return to school setting to provide follow up care services.  \n6 Are there mobile dentists in the north suburbs willing to come to schools with special education students?  \nThe decision to provide services to the schools is at the discretion of the mobile providers. However, there are numerous providers. please reach out to us at[dph.oralhealth@illinois.gov. In](dph.oralhealth@illinois.gov. In) subject line put in “interested in school-based program at myschool” and let us know which county your school district is in so that we can assist. We will send up to 3 mobile providers who work in your area that you can interview.  \n7 Is there a list of dentists that accept Medicaid in Illinois?  \nUse [https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/](https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/ or)[ or](https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/ or) this phone number 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543- 7669)  \n8 Is there a way to find out if parents/guardians are refusing the sealants? Or are the children not being seen by a dentist?  \nThere is no way to determine if a parent/guardian is refusing recommended treatment.  \nAdditional information for Children with Special Health Care Needs  \nOral Health Services for Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs-A Resource Guide Fourth Edition  \n[https://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/cshcn-resource-guide.pdf](https://www.mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/cshcn-resource-guide.pdf)  \nSpecial Care: An Oral Health Professional’s Guide to Serving Children with Special Health Care Needs (2nd ed. )  \nThis series of five modules is designed to provide oral health professionals with information to help ensure that children with special health care needs have access to health promotion and disease prevention services that address their unique oral health needs in a comprehensive, family-centered, and community-based manner.  \n[https://www.mchoralhealth.org/SpecialCare/](https://www.mchoralhealth.org/SpecialCare/)","cbCaii67zjMW51fn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii67zjMW51fn","pdf",137652,"English","# Dental exams and reporting requirements\n## Provider access for special needs and sensory processing disorders\n## Gender vs race reporting\n## Where to find the 2021 dental health exam form\n## Exam timing: 18 months prior to May 15\n# School dental program follow-up and services\n## Follow-up care for fillings\n## Mobile dentists for north suburbs and schools\n# Medicaid and treatment consent questions\n## Finding Medicaid-accepting dentists\n## Determining whether sealants are refused\n# Additional resources for special health care needs\n## Children with Special Health Care Needs resource guide","[{\"question\":\"Is there a list of dentists who see students with sensory processing disorders for dental examinations at school?\",\"answer\":\"No. That specialty is not listed for any dentist or dental office in the referenced guidance. 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