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Medi-Cal Dentists in Merced, CA

Compare Merced dental offices listed with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal evidence, then call to confirm participation and availability.

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13 Merced dental practice profiles are currently listed with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal evidence. Compare phone, language, pediatric-care, and verification details below, then call to confirm participation for your plan and whether the office is accepting new patients.

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Merced dentists listed with Medi-Cal

These facts come from the sources named on each profile. Call the office to confirm age limits, plan participation, and new-patient availability. The profile date is the newest source date for the profile as a whole, not a date for every fact below.

When to seek care

  • You or your child are covered by Medi-Cal
  • You need a Denti-Cal accepting provider
  • You're trying to establish a dental home
  • You need a referral for specialty care under Medi-Cal

What to ask when you call

  • Are you currently accepting Medi-Cal patients?
  • Is there a wait list?
  • What services are covered for me?
  • Do you have Spanish-speaking staff?
  • Can you handle a specialty referral under Medi-Cal?

Medi-Cal Dentist in Merced

13 accepting medi-cal / denti-cal in Merced

Call the office and your dental plan to confirm current coverage and new-patient availability.

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Showing 1–13 of 13 matching practices

Dr. Patricia Portillo

General Dentist

Medi-Cal listed

Merced, CA

  • BracesPractice website · checked Aug 20, 2026
  • Cosmetic dentistryPractice website · checked Aug 20, 2026
  • Dental cleaningsPractice website · checked Aug 17, 2026
  • Insurance details
  • Medi-Cal listed
View profile →Call (800) 579-3783
Olive Dental Care

General Dentist

Medi-Cal listed

3040 Park Ave Merced, CA 95348

4.7 · 163 Google Maps reviews

  • BracesPractice website · checked Aug 14, 2026
  • Cosmetic dentistryPractice website · checked Aug 22, 2026
  • Crowns and bridgesPractice website · checked Aug 14, 2026
  • Accepting new patients
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Insurance details
  • Medi-Cal listed
  • Spanish
View profile →Call (209) 722-7789
Solomon Her, DDS, Inc.

Dentist

Medi-Cal listed

3351 M ST STE 225 Merced, CA 95348

4.1 · 38 Google Maps reviews

  • Crowns and bridgesPractice website · checked Aug 22, 2026
  • Dental cleaningsPractice website · checked Aug 22, 2026
  • Dental examsPractice website · checked Aug 14, 2026
  • Accepting new patients
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Insurance details
  • Medi-Cal listed
View profile →Call (209) 722-4480
Western Dental & Orthodontics

General Dentist

Medi-Cal listed

1124 W OLIVE AVE STE 101 Merced, CA 95348

4.0 · 1,499 Google Maps reviews

  • BracesPractice website · checked Sep 7, 2026
  • Crowns and bridgesPractice website · checked Sep 7, 2026
  • Dental cleaningsPractice website · checked Sep 7, 2026
  • Accepting new patients
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Insurance details
  • Medi-Cal listed
  • Saturday hours
  • Spanish
View profile →Call (209) 383-5000

Medi-Cal Dentist in Merced — what you should know

Medi-Cal Dental is California's dental benefit for Medi-Cal members. Denti-Cal is an older name still used for the same program.

The profiles below reflect reviewed participation evidence. They do not confirm that an office accepts every member, provides every covered service, or is taking new patients.

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How do I find a Medi-Cal dentist in Merced?

Start with the practices listed on this page and the official Medi-Cal Dental Provider Directory. The state directory says its results may include dentists accepting new patients, but it does not guarantee availability when you call. Ask the office to verify your member information, the service you need, and new-patient availability before scheduling.

If the directory does not identify an available dentist, the Medi-Cal Dental Telephone Service Center provides member help at 1-800-322-6384. The state says interpreter services are available through that number.

Are Medi-Cal Dental and Denti-Cal different?

Medi-Cal Dental is California's dental benefit for Medi-Cal members. Denti-Cal is an older name that patients and dental offices still use for the same program. An office may use either term, so ask about both when you call.

What does a Medi-Cal listing confirm?

A listing on this page means a reviewed source connects the practice with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal. It does not confirm that the office is in network for every member, accepts new patients, or offers every covered service. Each profile shows the source details currently available and a verification date.

What should I ask before booking?

Use a short call script:

I have Medi-Cal Dental. Are you accepting new Medi-Cal patients, and do you provide [name the service] for someone my age? Can you verify my coverage before the visit?

Also ask:

  • Whether a referral or prior authorization is required
  • Whether the office sees adults, children, or both
  • Whether an interpreter is available for the appointment
  • What records or member information to bring
  • Whether any part of the planned treatment is not covered

What dental services can Medi-Cal cover?

Coverage depends on the member, procedure, clinical criteria, and current program rules. The California schedule includes allowances for exams, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, some root canals and crowns, extractions, dentures, and other procedures. An allowance is what the program pays under its rules; it is not a retail price or a promise that a specific treatment is covered.

Review the DHCS schedule of maximum allowances, then ask the dental office to verify the procedure for your coverage. The Merced dental cost review explains how those allowances differ from public cash prices.

How do I compare pediatric Medi-Cal options?

The Merced pediatric dentist guide compares offices with pediatric specialty evidence. Confirm the child's age, the service needed, Medi-Cal participation, and whether the office is accepting new pediatric patients.

What if I do not have dental coverage?

The Merced no-insurance dentist guide summarizes reviewed public fees, membership plans, sliding-fee programs, and financing. Those options have separate eligibility and terms.

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Medi-Cal Dentist in Merced — questions answered

Which dentists in Merced accept Medi-Cal right now?
This page lists practices with Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal evidence. Call the office to confirm current participation for your coverage and whether it is accepting new patients.
What is the difference between Medi-Cal Dental and Denti-Cal?
They refer to California's dental benefit for Medi-Cal members. Denti-Cal is an older name that patients and offices still use.
How do I find a participating Medi-Cal dentist?
Compare the profiles on this page and search the official Medi-Cal Dental Provider Directory. The state directory says availability is not guaranteed, so call before scheduling.
What does Medi-Cal Dental cover?
Coverage depends on the member, procedure, clinical criteria, and current program rules. Ask the office to verify the exact procedure before treatment.
How can I find pediatric Medi-Cal dental care?
Compare pediatric evidence and Medi-Cal listings on this page and the Merced pediatric dentist page. Confirm the child's age, service, coverage, and new-patient availability.

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