There have recently been a lot of questions, from Texas Dental Providers, regarding the First Dental Home forms and when they should be completed. The following information should be of assistance to you, in your efforts to comply with the Texas Department of State Health Services First Dental Home policies. You can find each of these forms on the DSHS First Dental Home (FDH) Materials page.
The First Dental Home Certification Request Form. This form only needs to be completed once. Once a provider is certified, there is no end date to their status. If there are any new TPI's issued to the provider, their status will automatically update with the certification code.
The First Dental Home Visit Documentation. This form must be completed for every visit, maximum of ten, for those patients in the age range of six (6) months to thirty-five (35) months of age.
The First Dental Home Oral Health History Questionnaire. This questionnaire must be completed at the very first appointment. Thereafter, ask if they have any updates to their history (i.e., new fillings, crowns, extractions, etc.).
The First Dental Home Dental Risk Assessment Questionnaire. This questionnaire must be completed at the very first visit. Thereafter, ask for updates for each family member.
The First Dental Home Caries Risk Assessment Tool. This tool must be completed for every visit, only if there has been a change in the parent/caregiver status.