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A Note on Corrected Claims
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 ...

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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 ...

New Flyers to Help Dentists Recruit Dental Team Members
New Flyers to Help Dentists Recruit Dental Team Members

The American Dental Association (ADA) has created a new resource to encourage more people to join the dental workforce. Practices across the country reported challenges in recruiting dental assistants, community dental health coordinators, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and dental laboratory technicians. In an effort to support members the ADA has heard their concerns and has added ...

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New Flyers to Help Dentists Recruit Dental Team Members

The American Dental Association (ADA) has created a new resource to encourage more people to join the dental workforce. Practices across the country reported challenges in recruiting dental assistants, community dental health coordinators, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and dental laboratory technicians. In an effort to support members the ADA has heard their concerns and has added ...

Patient Confidence in Returning to the Dental Office Increases
Patient Confidence in Returning to the Dental Office Increases

According to the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute's poll, which was conducted the week of January 18, patients' confidence in returning to the dental office is on the rise. The percentage of respondents who reported that they have already been back or are ready to go for a dental appointment was 88%.

The ADA Health Policy Institute summarized the results in a ...

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Patient Confidence in Returning to the Dental Office Increases

According to the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute's poll, which was conducted the week of January 18, patients' confidence in returning to the dental office is on the rise. The percentage of respondents who reported that they have already been back or are ready to go for a dental appointment was 88%.

The ADA Health Policy Institute summarized the results in a ...

Dentists are Still in Top 10 Best Jobs
Dentists are Still in Top 10 Best Jobs

Dentistry remains among the top 10 jobs in America according to the U.S. News and World Report 2021 Best Jobs rankings published on January 12. Healthcare jobs are dominating the list with dentists ranking ninth overall. This is reportedly due to a high median salary, low unemployment rate, and good work-life balance.

Healthcare is more critical now than ever. The global pandemic has reinforced the need for and value of healthcare professionals. According to the latest data, 42 of the 100 best jobs are in ...

Your Practice
Dentists are Still in Top 10 Best Jobs

Dentistry remains among the top 10 jobs in America according to the U.S. News and World Report 2021 Best Jobs rankings published on January 12. Healthcare jobs are dominating the list with dentists ranking ninth overall. This is reportedly due to a high median salary, low unemployment rate, and good work-life balance.

Healthcare is more critical now than ever. The global pandemic has reinforced the need for and value of healthcare professionals. According to the latest data, 42 of the 100 best jobs are in ...

SmileCon: October 10 - 13
SmileCon: October 10 - 13

The American Dental Association's (ADA) annual meeting "SmileCon" is scheduled for October 10 - 13 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Attendees will enjoy a streamlined course schedule in a reinvented exhibit hall, hear from top experts about what's new in dentistry, and connect with dental professionals from across the country. There will be some fun activities to help them unwind, as well.

This year, SmileCon has simplified the Continuing Education course offerings in an effort to allow attendees even more time to network and explore the new exhibit hall. The course schedule will ...

Upcoming Events
SmileCon: October 10 - 13

The American Dental Association's (ADA) annual meeting "SmileCon" is scheduled for October 10 - 13 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Attendees will enjoy a streamlined course schedule in a reinvented exhibit hall, hear from top experts about what's new in dentistry, and connect with dental professionals from across the country. There will be some fun activities to help them unwind, as well.

This year, SmileCon has simplified the Continuing Education course offerings in an effort to allow attendees even more time to network and explore the new exhibit hall. The course schedule will ...

Earth Day 2021 - April 22
Earth Day 2021 - April 22

Earth Day, an event observed annually on April 22, is a day to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness. This day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson and was first celebrated in 1970. Today, more than 193 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day. It is meant to make the wider public aware of the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution.

Traditions on and around Earth Day include outdoor activities where people perform different acts of service. These acts range from tree planting and picking up trash to the creation and dissemination of various informational campaigns on recycling and environmental sustainability. Various ...

Upcoming Events
Earth Day 2021 - April 22

Earth Day, an event observed annually on April 22, is a day to demonstrate and promote environmental awareness. This day was founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson and was first celebrated in 1970. Today, more than 193 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day. It is meant to make the wider public aware of the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution.

Traditions on and around Earth Day include outdoor activities where people perform different acts of service. These acts range from tree planting and picking up trash to the creation and dissemination of various informational campaigns on recycling and environmental sustainability. Various ...

Easter - April 4
Easter - April 4

The day that we celebrate Easter always falls on a Sunday, but it fluctuates between March 22 and April 25. Colorful and brightly decorated eggs, egg rolling, and egg hunts are an integral part of Easter celebrations around the world. The tradition of dyeing hard-boiled eggs started before the birth of Christianity. People around ...

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Easter - April 4

The day that we celebrate Easter always falls on a Sunday, but it fluctuates between March 22 and April 25. Colorful and brightly decorated eggs, egg rolling, and egg hunts are an integral part of Easter celebrations around the world. The tradition of dyeing hard-boiled eggs started before the birth of Christianity. People around ...