Browse pediatric dentists in Montana.
13
Pediatric Dentists
100%
Accepting patients
38%
Most common: DDS
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Montana has 13 licensed pediatric dentists, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is DDS (38%), which stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery. DDS, MSD is the second most common at 23%.
Notable hospitals include Billings Clinic Hospital, St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, and Benefis Health System - Great Falls. Health systems such as Billings Clinic, SCL Health Montana (Intermountain Health), and Providence Montana employ many of the state's pediatric dentists.
Patients with Montana Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all pediatric dentists participate.
Montana faces significant rural healthcare access challenges due to its low population density, with some residents driving over 100 miles to reach a hospital.
Montana has 13 licensed pediatric dentists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pediatric dentists in Montana are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
An exam and cleaning copay is $0 to $50. A filling costs $100 to $250. A stainless steel crown costs $200 to $400. Sealants cost $30 to $60 per tooth. Sedation costs $150 to $500. Actual costs in Montana depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants) is covered at 100% by most dental plans and Medicaid. The ACA requires pediatric dental as an essential health benefit in marketplace plans. If your child needs sedation or general anesthesia, ask whether the facility fee may be covered by medical (not dental) insurance.
Start by confirming a provider accepts your dental insurance. Look at credentials and patient reviews. Montana has 13 pediatric dentists, so you have options to compare. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, location, and whether the provider is accepting new patients.
Some pediatric dentists in Montana accept Montana Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid and CHIP cover dental care for children in all states with little or no copay. Coverage includes exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, crowns, and sedation when medically necessary. The EPSDT benefit guarantees comprehensive dental coverage for children on Medicaid. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Montana Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Children should visit the dentist every six months starting by age one. More frequent visits (every three to four months) may be recommended for children with high cavity risk. Sealants are typically applied between ages six and twelve as permanent molars come in. With 13 pediatric dentists in Montana, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Major hospitals in the area include Billings Clinic Hospital, St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, and Benefis Health System - Great Falls. Many pediatric dentists maintain hospital affiliations for procedures or consultations that require a hospital setting. Contact the hospital directly or check provider profiles on FindClarity for affiliation details.
For a knocked-out baby tooth, do not reimplant it (it can damage the developing permanent tooth). For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist in milk and see a dentist within 30 minutes. For swelling, fever with a toothache, or facial trauma, seek urgent dental or emergency room care. If you are in Montana and need urgent care, check FindClarity for providers with same-day availability or contact your regular provider's office for after-hours guidance.
Most dental insurance plans cover pediatric preventive care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants) at 100% with no copay. Basic restorative work (fillings) is covered at 80%. Crowns and sedation have lower coverage, typically 50% to 80%. The ACA requires pediatric dental coverage in marketplace plans, making children's dental care one of the 10 essential health benefits. Medicaid and CHIP cover dental care for children in all states, often with $0 copay. Space maintainers and interceptive orthodontics may need pre-authorization. If your child needs treatment under general anesthesia, medical insurance may cover the hospital facility fee.