The bill mandates that the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services provide coverage for the treatment of congenital dental abnormalities for children enrolled in the Medicaid program's dental wellness plan. It defines congenital dental abnormalities as genetic conditions affecting the mouth or teeth that lead to dysfunction or disease in oral tissues, caused by defective genes. Specific conditions included in this definition are cleft lip and cleft palate, anodontia, hypodontia, amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta, supernumerary teeth, malocclusion, periodontal disease, and gingival fibromatosis.

This legislation aims to ensure that children with these genetic dental conditions receive necessary treatment under Medicaid, thereby improving their oral health and overall well-being. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing congenital dental issues, which can significantly impact a child's quality of life.