MCNA Dental: Dental Details: Louisiana Edition: March 2018

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Dental Details • Monthly Provider Newsletter

Louisiana Edition • March 2018

MCNA Dental

Dental Details

Monthly Provider Newsletter

Louisiana Edition • March 2018

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MCNA Updates

A Note on Corrected Claims

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Save the Date: 2018 LDA Annual Session and New Orleans Dental Conference

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Tooth Trivia

Children's Corner

Denty Land Game

Upcoming Events

World Health Day - April 7

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Save the Date: 2018 LDA Annual Session and New Orleans Dental Conference The 2018 Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) Annual Session will take place May 24 - 26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. This year's conference features all sessions, exhibits, and receptions under one roof. Pre-registration ends April 20 and includes discounted registration fees. There are also discounted rates available for lodging reservations made at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans once conference registration is complete. Find all registration details and information about the schedule of events and presenters in the 2018 program, available at www.nodc.org. Your Practice Save the Date: 2018 LDA Annual Session and New Orleans Dental Conference The 2018 Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) Annual Session will take place May 24 - 26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans. This year's conference features all sessions, exhibits, and receptions under one roof. Pre-registration ends April 20 and includes discounted registration fees. There are also discounted rates available for lodging reservations made at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans once conference registration is complete. Find all registration details and information about the schedule of events and presenters in the 2018 program, available at www.nodc.org. Read More »
A Note on Corrected Claims When a claim is returned for missing information (lack of information), your office has the opportunity to correct it and resubmit for processing. To ensure the proper handling of your claim when you resubmit it to MCNA, you must clearly identify it as a corrected claim. MCNA asks that once you have attached or included the information required to complete your claim, you note "Corrected Claim" in the Office Remarks field of the claim form. This note should be included whether you are submitting your claim using a paper form or an electronic form available online through MCNA's Provider Portal (http://portal.mcna.net). MCNA Updates A Note on Corrected Claims When a claim is returned for missing information (lack of information), your office has the opportunity to correct it and resubmit for processing. To ensure the proper handling of your claim when you resubmit it to MCNA, you must clearly identify it as a corrected claim. MCNA asks that once you have attached or included the information required to complete your claim, you note "Corrected Claim" in the Office Remarks field of the claim form. This note should be included whether you are submitting your claim using a paper form or an electronic form available online through MCNA's Provider Portal (http://portal.mcna.net). Read More »
Tooth Trivia Bulk up on historical and general tooth trivia to share with your patients and friends: An elephant's molar teeth weigh between eight and ten pounds each, and measure about one foot across - which is equivalent to more than 500 human teeth. In the Middle Ages, if you had a toothache, you were encouraged to find relief by kissing a donkey. Right-handed individuals tend to chew on the right-hand side of the mouth, and left-handed individuals tend to chew on the left-hand side of the mouth. The first "toothpaste" was likely a mixture of bones, eggshells, oyster shells, and honey. In 1994, an inmate at a West Virginia prison braided dental floss into a rope and used it to scale a wall to escape. In America, the toothpick is the object most often involved in ... Communication Tooth Trivia Bulk up on historical and general tooth trivia to share with your patients and friends: An elephant's molar teeth weigh between eight and ten pounds each, and measure about one foot across - which is equivalent to more than 500 human teeth. In the Middle Ages, if you had a toothache, you were encouraged to find relief by kissing a donkey. Right-handed individuals tend to chew on the right-hand side of the mouth, and left-handed individuals tend to chew on the left-hand side of the mouth. The first "toothpaste" was likely a mixture of bones, eggshells, oyster shells, and honey. In 1994, an inmate at a West Virginia prison braided dental floss into a rope and used it to scale a wall to escape. In America, the toothpick is the object most often involved in ... Read More »
Denty Land Game In Denty Land, parents and children can find helpful tips about good oral hygiene that will keep their teeth healthy! This interactive online game was created to allow kids to battle "mouth monsters" and is just one of the ... Children's Corner Denty Land Game In Denty Land, parents and children can find helpful tips about good oral hygiene that will keep their teeth healthy! This interactive online game was created to allow kids to battle "mouth monsters" and is just one of the ... Read More »	World Health Day - April 7 Join the World Health Organization (WHO) in recognizing World Health Day on April 7, 2018, for the 70th anniversary celebration of this event. This year's focus is on "health for ... Upcoming Events World Health Day - April 7 Join the World Health Organization (WHO) in recognizing World Health Day on April 7, 2018, for the 70th anniversary celebration of this event. This year's focus is on "health for ... Read More »