Practice Guidelines

Capitol Dental Care (CDC) is committed to providing effective evidence-based clinical guidelines to support efforts of CDC contracted providers in delivering appropriate treatment to achieve positive outcomes. CDC has established these guidelines based on the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) population it serves in conjunction with reviews of available clinical information.

The standards for the provision of care to CDC’s membership comprise the following guidelines:

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors

American Dental Hygienists’ Association

United States Food and Drug Administration

American Association of Pediatric Dentistry

American Dental Association

Oregon Health Authority (OHA)

Oregon Pain Guidance Group

American Heart Association