Helping Your Patients Quit Tobacco
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identifies smoking and tobacco use as a leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. As an oral health care professional, you are perfectly positioned as a trusted healthcare provider to advise your patients about the urgency surrounding tobacco cessation and inform them about ...
Communication
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) identifies smoking and tobacco use as a leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. As an oral health care professional, you are perfectly positioned as a trusted healthcare provider to advise your patients about the urgency surrounding tobacco cessation and inform them about ... |
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Focus on Prevention
Preventive services delivered during the annual dental visit are key to the avoidance of tooth decay and periodontal disease in adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 96% of adults aged 65 years or older have had a cavity, and one in five experience untreated tooth decay. Additionally, almost 68% of older adults have gum disease. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to partial or complete tooth loss later in life. MCNA supports the provision of preventive services for adults aged 19 years and older through the Dental Wellness Program. We encourage all of our DWP members to complete their healthy behaviors on an annual basis, which include an oral health self-assessment and ...
Quality Improvement
Preventive services delivered during the annual dental visit are key to the avoidance of tooth decay and periodontal disease in adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 96% of adults aged 65 years or older have had a cavity, and one in five experience untreated tooth decay. Additionally, almost 68% of older adults have gum disease. If left untreated, these conditions can lead to partial or complete tooth loss later in life. MCNA supports the provision of preventive services for adults aged 19 years and older through the Dental Wellness Program. We encourage all of our DWP members to complete their healthy behaviors on an annual basis, which include an oral health self-assessment and ... |
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MCNA's Compliance Program
MCNA is committed to maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical standards. To achieve our goals, we maintain a comprehensive Compliance Program to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality services in an ethical manner and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Our Compliance Program was developed in accordance with 42 CFR § 438.608, and incorporates all relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance issued by state agencies, CMS, and the Office of Inspector General. MCNA creates and maintains corporate policies and procedures that ...
MCNA Updates
MCNA is committed to maintaining the highest level of professional and ethical standards. To achieve our goals, we maintain a comprehensive Compliance Program to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality services in an ethical manner and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Our Compliance Program was developed in accordance with 42 CFR § 438.608, and incorporates all relevant state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance issued by state agencies, CMS, and the Office of Inspector General. MCNA creates and maintains corporate policies and procedures that ... |
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