At MCNA, we take great pride in delivering access to high quality dental care and services to our members with the help of our outstanding network of providers. We focus on the prevention of oral disease for the children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP programs to help them avoid painful dental decay, missed hours at school, and costly restorative treatment. One of the most effective methods available for the prevention of tooth decay is dental sealants.

According to a 2016 joint report published by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children with dental sealants are up to 80% less prone to cavities than those without them. The ADA and the AAPD also came to the following evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants on the ...