Your Medi-Cal includes dental care, and we’re happy to see you
If you have Medi-Cal, you may already have dental benefits through Medi-Cal Dental, which many people still call Denti-Cal. At Happy Light Dental in Hawthorne, we accept Denti-Cal for children and adults, and new patients are always welcome.
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What Denti-Cal covers at our office
Common services covered by Denti-Cal include:
- Checkups and X-rays to find problems early
- Cleanings, including deep cleanings (scaling) when your gums need them
- Fillings for cavities
- Root canals to save a painful tooth
- Dentures, full or partial
- Dental care for kids, from first visits to fillings
Some services have limits, such as how often they are covered, and some need approval from Medi-Cal Dental before treatment. Cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening are not covered.
No surprise bills. Before any treatment, we check your benefits and explain what is covered. If something isn’t covered, we tell you the cost first, and you decide what’s right for you.
Who can use Denti-Cal
Most children and adults with Medi-Cal have dental benefits through Medi-Cal Dental. There is no separate dental card. You use your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC).
Not sure if your Medi-Cal includes dental? Call us at 310-644-4648 and we’ll check for you.
How to make an appointment
- Call us at 310-644-4648, or request an appointment online.
- Bring your Medi-Cal BIC card and a photo ID.
- Toothache? Same-day appointments are available for urgent problems. Call as early as you can.
We’re at 3929 W Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 AM–5 PM; Friday 8 AM–3 PM; Saturday 8 AM–2 PM every other week; closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Denti-Cal questions
Do you accept Denti-Cal (Medi-Cal Dental)?
Yes. We accept Denti-Cal for children and adults, and we welcome new patients.
What does Denti-Cal cover?
Common covered services include checkups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, root canals, and dentures. Some services have limits or need approval first. We check your benefits and explain them before treatment.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Please bring your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC), a photo ID, and a list of any medicines you take.
Will I have to pay anything?
Most covered services have no out-of-pocket cost. If something isn’t covered, or if your Medi-Cal has a share of cost, we tell you before treatment so there are no surprise bills.