Medi-Cal & Denti-Cal Tooth and Wisdom-Tooth Extractions in Yuba City
Harjinder Singh DDS, Inc. accepts Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal for eligible tooth and wisdom-tooth extraction care. Because eligibility, imaging, sedation and authorization rules can vary, the office verifies your situation before treatment rather than promising coverage online.
A formal referral is not always required. If another dentist has already referred you or taken X-rays, bring or send those records so the office can review them.
You were told a tooth needs to come out
You need to know whether the office can evaluate the extraction and what must be verified first.
You or your teenager has a wisdom-tooth problem
The practice treats wisdom-tooth patients age 14 and older, including impacted or difficult cases when office-based treatment is appropriate.
You are unsure what Medi-Cal will pay for
This page separates program rules from this office’s current policies for sedation, 3D imaging, PRF and other items.
Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal accepted
for eligible extraction care, subject to current eligibility and benefit verification.
Referral not always required
patients may contact the Yuba City office directly.
Urgent tooth pain?
call the office so the team can tell you what can be evaluated and how quickly.
Do not wait on an online answer if the problem feels urgent
Call the office if you have severe tooth pain, swelling, a suspected dental infection, a broken tooth that may need removal, or a painful wisdom tooth. The team can tell you what records are needed and whether an urgent evaluation may be possible.
Same-day treatment cannot be promised. If swelling is affecting breathing or swallowing, or you believe you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Does Medi-Cal Dental cover tooth extractions and wisdom teeth?
Current California Medi-Cal Dental criteria include common extraction categories such as erupted-tooth removal, surgical removal of erupted teeth, and several categories of impacted-tooth removal. That does not mean every extraction is automatically approved or that every related service is covered. Eligibility, the specific procedure, documentation, imaging and authorization requirements still matter.
For a regular tooth extraction
A dentist first needs to determine what kind of extraction is actually required. An erupted tooth that can be removed conventionally is different from a tooth that requires bone removal, sectioning, or a surgical approach. Medi-Cal Dental’s current criteria distinguish these situations and may require different supporting documentation.
For wisdom-tooth removal
Wisdom teeth may be fully erupted, covered by soft tissue, partially covered by bone, or completely impacted in bone. Medi-Cal Dental has benefit criteria for several of these extraction categories. Coverage still depends on the member’s eligibility and whether the clinical situation meets the current program rules.
Official program reference: current Medi-Cal Dental Manual of Criteria & Schedule of Maximum Allowances.
The safest way to think about “covered”
Program benefit: Medi-Cal Dental may recognize the procedure as a benefit category.
Your case: your current eligibility, diagnosis, documentation and authorization requirements still have to be checked.
Office policy: some adjunctive items used by this practice may be separate from the Medi-Cal-covered extraction itself.
What this Yuba City office currently reports as Medi-Cal-covered versus separate
Insurance information can change. The items below reflect the practice’s current reported workflow and should be verified for your specific case before treatment.
Commonly submitted to Medi-Cal when eligible
- Consultation/evaluation as applicable
- Ordinary covered dental X-rays
- Qualifying tooth extraction
- Qualifying wisdom-tooth extraction
- Qualifying sedation when program criteria are met
Being listed here is not a guarantee of payment. The office still needs to confirm current eligibility, documentation and authorization requirements.
Currently handled separately / out of pocket at this practice
- PRF: used by this practice for lower wisdom-teeth cases and reported as an out-of-pocket item.
- 3D X-ray / CBCT: used selectively when extra anatomic detail is clinically needed and currently handled as an out-of-pocket item for Medi-Cal patients at this office.
- Bone grafting / socket preservation: used when clinically appropriate, especially when future implant planning matters; the practice reports this is not covered by Medi-Cal at this office.
- Dental implants: separate from the extraction benefit and reported by the practice as not covered by Medi-Cal at this office.
If the office recommends a service that is not covered by Medi-Cal, ask what it is for, whether a covered alternative exists, and what your expected responsibility would be before agreeing to treatment.
A practical Medi-Cal extraction pathway
The exact order can vary, but this is the general path a Medi-Cal patient can expect when contacting the Yuba City practice for a tooth or wisdom-tooth extraction.
Call the office and explain the problem
Tell the team whether you have tooth pain, infection, a broken tooth, wisdom-tooth symptoms, an existing referral, or an extraction recommendation from another dentist.
Share Medi-Cal and dental records
Have your Medi-Cal information available. If you already have a referral, recent X-rays or a treatment note, provide them so the office can review what is already known.
Clinical evaluation and appropriate imaging
The dentist determines what tooth is involved, what kind of extraction may be needed, and whether new imaging is necessary.
Benefit and authorization requirements are clarified
The office reviews the Medi-Cal pathway for the proposed treatment. A Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) is submitted when the program requires prior approval for that service.
Covered and separate items are explained
If PRF, CBCT, bone grafting or another non-covered item is relevant, ask for the reason and expected out-of-pocket responsibility before scheduling treatment.
Treatment is scheduled when the case is ready
Same-day extraction is not guaranteed. Timing depends on the clinical situation, authorization requirements, sedation planning, medical history and appointment availability.
Before your extraction is scheduled
The office may need to review your Medi-Cal eligibility, dental records, imaging, sedation needs and any required authorization before a treatment date can be confirmed.
You can contact the office directly
Dr. Singh often receives referrals for difficult extractions, wisdom teeth, patients who are difficult to numb, and cases where sedation may be needed. But a professional referral is not mandatory for you to call the practice.
If you already have a referral, bring it. If you do not, the office can still tell you whether an evaluation is appropriate. A referral from another dentist and a Medi-Cal authorization are not the same thing.
Panoramic X-rays and 3D imaging answer different questions
For many surgical or impacted extractions, current Medi-Cal Dental criteria call for a diagnostic preoperative periapical or panoramic X-ray showing the entire tooth. That helps document the tooth’s position and the type of extraction being considered.
A CBCT, sometimes called a 3D X-ray, is not automatically needed for every wisdom tooth. Dr. Singh uses 3D imaging selectively—for example, when a wisdom tooth appears close to an important nerve and more detailed assessment may help treatment planning.
If another dentist already has recent X-rays or a 3D scan, send them to the office for review. The practice may still need a different or more current view depending on the case.
Imaging helps the dentist see whether a wisdom tooth is erupted, impacted, or close to anatomy that can affect treatment planning.
Does Medi-Cal cover sedation for wisdom-teeth or tooth extraction?
Sometimes—but not automatically. The practice offers local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV/moderate conscious sedation for appropriate patients. Medi-Cal Dental applies specific criteria to sedation benefits, so the method that is clinically appropriate and the method that is payable can depend on the patient and the treatment.
Local anesthesia
Used to numb the treatment area for extraction. Additional sedation is a separate decision.
Nitrous / oral sedation
May be considered when clinically appropriate. Medi-Cal criteria include patient- and documentation-specific conditions.
IV moderate sedation
Current Medi-Cal Dental criteria require prior authorization and supporting documentation.
Official program reference: current Medi-Cal Dental Provider Handbook.
The practice treats wisdom-tooth patients from age 14
For full-scope Medi-Cal members under age 21, California’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit can provide medically necessary dental services that correct or improve a condition, including in situations where the standard adult benefit rules would be more limited. Documentation and authorization requirements still apply.
This can be especially important for parents trying to understand why a teenager’s wisdom-tooth treatment, imaging or other medically necessary service needs additional documentation.
Official program reference: Medi-Cal Dental EPSDT services.
What to have ready when you contact the office
Your Medi-Cal / Benefits Identification information and any other dental coverage you have.
The tooth or area that hurts, how long it has been a problem, and whether there is swelling or infection.
Any referral, recent X-rays, 3D scans or notes from another dentist, if available.
Your current medications, important medical conditions, allergies and any previous problems with dental numbing or sedation.
Whether you are specifically asking about sedation, wisdom teeth, difficult extraction, or treatment another dentist could not complete.
Extraction-focused care at 1675 Butte House Road
Harjinder Singh, DDS has more than 25 years of experience focusing on tooth extractions and dental implants. The practice is not a routine general-dentistry office; its work centers on extractions, wisdom teeth, implants and related procedures.
Harjinder Singh DDS, Inc.
1675 Butte House Rd
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 674-7440
Patients may contact the office directly even without a referral. For the most accurate visit planning, call before traveling so the team can confirm what information or records are needed for your case.
Yuba City, California
This is the practice’s only confirmed office location. Call before traveling so the team can confirm what records or appointment preparation your case needs.
Before you visit: call ahead so the office can confirm whether your next step is evaluation, imaging, authorization planning or treatment—and whether records from another dentist should be sent first.
Use the state program as the final source for your eligibility and benefits
The dental office can help with its treatment workflow, but the California Department of Health Care Services controls Medi-Cal Dental eligibility and program rules.
Medi-Cal Dental provider directory
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Member Telephone Service Center
(800) 322-6384 · Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Current benefit criteria
See the current Medi-Cal Dental Manual of Criteria and Schedule of Maximum Allowances.
Dental benefit changes
Check current DHCS notices about changes affecting some adult members.
Program update: DHCS currently says a change scheduled for July 1, 2027 may end regular dental benefits for some adult members based on eligibility/immigration-status rules, while emergency dental services—including severe tooth pain, infections and tooth extractions—remain available for affected members. Check the official DHCS page because eligibility rules and effective dates can change.
Answers patients often need before they call
Core coverage and process information is already visible above. These questions cover the remaining practical details patients commonly want clarified.
Does Dr. Singh accept Medi-Cal / Denti-Cal for tooth extractions?
Yes. The practice reports that it accepts Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal for eligible tooth and wisdom-tooth extraction care. Your current eligibility, the exact procedure and any required authorization still need to be verified.
Does Medi-Cal cover wisdom-teeth removal?
Medi-Cal Dental has current benefit criteria for several extraction categories, including impacted-tooth procedures. Whether your wisdom-tooth extraction is payable depends on your eligibility, diagnosis, documentation and the specific procedure required.
Do I need a referral from another dentist?
No. A referral is often helpful and the practice receives many referred extraction cases, but patients may contact the office directly. A dentist referral is different from a Medi-Cal Treatment Authorization Request.
Do all Medi-Cal extractions require prior authorization?
No. Authorization rules vary by procedure. Some services can be billed without prior authorization, while other services—such as IV moderate sedation under current criteria—require authorization. The office should determine the requirement for the treatment being proposed.
Is 3D imaging / CBCT covered by Medi-Cal?
The practice currently treats CBCT/3D imaging as an out-of-pocket item for Medi-Cal patients when it is clinically needed. It is not required for every wisdom-tooth case. Ask the office whether your case needs 3D imaging and what the current charge is before proceeding.
Is PRF covered for lower wisdom-teeth removal?
The practice currently uses PRF for lower wisdom-teeth cases and reports that PRF is an out-of-pocket item. The office should explain the policy and your expected responsibility before treatment.
Can Medi-Cal cover sedation for an extraction?
Potentially, when the current program criteria are met. Different sedation methods have different documentation and authorization requirements. Coverage should be verified for the specific method being considered.
Can my 14-, 15-, 16- or 17-year-old be evaluated for wisdom teeth here?
Yes. The practice treats wisdom-tooth patients from age 14. Full-scope Medi-Cal members under age 21 also have EPSDT protections for medically necessary dental services, subject to program requirements.
What if I have severe pain or an infection right now?
Call the office rather than waiting for an online answer. The team can tell you what information is needed and whether urgent evaluation may be possible. If swelling is affecting breathing or swallowing or you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency department.
Call first. Let the office verify the path before you make assumptions about coverage.
Harjinder Singh DDS, Inc.
1675 Butte House Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993
Information status: practice-specific information reflects current office policies supplied for this website; Medi-Cal program information was checked against California DHCS/Medi-Cal Dental sources on September 18, 2026. Benefits, eligibility, authorization rules and office policies can change. This page is educational and does not guarantee payment or replace a clinical evaluation.
