ADA Policy on Opioids
The American Dental Association's (ADA's) Policy on Opioid Prescribing has been designed to combat the opioid epidemic. This important policy supports mandatory continuing education for dentists about prescribing opioids and other controlled substances. It also supports limits on opioid dosage and duration of no more than ...
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The American Dental Association's (ADA's) Policy on Opioid Prescribing has been designed to combat the opioid epidemic. This important policy supports mandatory continuing education for dentists about prescribing opioids and other controlled substances. It also supports limits on opioid dosage and duration of no more than ... |
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The Main Dental Home
Texas defines a Main Dental Home (MDH) as the dental provider that supports an ongoing relationship with the client that includes all aspects of oral health care delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and family-centered way. A member can see his or her MDH Provider, or Main Dentist, at any location in which the provider is credentialed with MCNA. A member can also see any MCNA-credentialed provider in the same "brick and mortar" facility in which his or her Main Dentist practices without changing the Main Dentist assignment. This only applies, however, to the facility where the member is assigned. For example, a ...
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Texas defines a Main Dental Home (MDH) as the dental provider that supports an ongoing relationship with the client that includes all aspects of oral health care delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and family-centered way. A member can see his or her MDH Provider, or Main Dentist, at any location in which the provider is credentialed with MCNA. A member can also see any MCNA-credentialed provider in the same "brick and mortar" facility in which his or her Main Dentist practices without changing the Main Dentist assignment. This only applies, however, to the facility where the member is assigned. For example, a ... |
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Using a Patient Responsibility Form
A patient responsibility form is a tool for use when an MCNA member's treatment plan requires the provision of services that are not covered by Medicaid and MCNA. It should also be used for elective procedures that are not medically necessary. The form will help you ensure that such treatment is adequately documented in the member's dental record after discussion with the member, or his or her parent or responsible party. To meet the documentation requirements for non-covered services, the form should clearly include the prices of all services and the signature of the member, parent, or responsible party. The signature of the member, parent, or responsible party must be obtained prior to the delivery of the proposed treatment. To see MCNA's suggested patient responsibility form, go to http://docs.mcna.net/forms/patient-responsibility.
MCNA Updates
A patient responsibility form is a tool for use when an MCNA member's treatment plan requires the provision of services that are not covered by Medicaid and MCNA. It should also be used for elective procedures that are not medically necessary. The form will help you ensure that such treatment is adequately documented in the member's dental record after discussion with the member, or his or her parent or responsible party. To meet the documentation requirements for non-covered services, the form should clearly include the prices of all services and the signature of the member, parent, or responsible party. The signature of the member, parent, or responsible party must be obtained prior to the delivery of the proposed treatment. To see MCNA's suggested patient responsibility form, go to http://docs.mcna.net/forms/patient-responsibility. |
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Guidelines for X-rays
X-rays are invaluable as supporting documentation for submissions like claims and pre-authorization requests. To ensure that MCNA is able to use the x-rays you submit for their intended purpose, they must meet the following minimum requirements:
Submitting an x-ray that does not meet the requirements listed above may delay the adjudication of a claim or the approval of a pre-authorization request. If you have a question about the requirements for submitting x-rays to MCNA, please call our Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday).
MCNA Updates
X-rays are invaluable as supporting documentation for submissions like claims and pre-authorization requests. To ensure that MCNA is able to use the x-rays you submit for their intended purpose, they must meet the following minimum requirements:
Submitting an x-ray that does not meet the requirements listed above may delay the adjudication of a claim or the approval of a pre-authorization request. If you have a question about the requirements for submitting x-rays to MCNA, please call our Provider Hotline at 1-855-776-6262 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Friday). |
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MCNA's Tooth Tribune
The Tooth Tribune, MCNA's member newsletter, delivers tips and information geared toward children's dental health in an easy-to-understand format. Published twice annually, the member newsletter is available for download on MCNA's Facebook page. We encourage you to download the latest edition and print a few copies for the children's area at your office.
Children's Corner
The Tooth Tribune, MCNA's member newsletter, delivers tips and information geared toward children's dental health in an easy-to-understand format. Published twice annually, the member newsletter is available for download on MCNA's Facebook page. We encourage you to download the latest edition and print a few copies for the children's area at your office. |
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Stress Reduction Strategy: Focus on What You Can Control
During this stressful time, many people are experiencing anxiety about their health and the overall well-being of their families and friends. The heightened levels of uncertainty that we have to manage on a daily basis can feed our fears. One strategy to alleviate these negative feelings is to shift focus to things within our control to help us fight our anxieties and keep our stress levels low. For example, if your main concern is your health, be sure you make a conscious effort to follow all recommendations, including washing your hands regularly, cleaning surfaces that you touch often, and practicing social distancing. If you are ...
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During this stressful time, many people are experiencing anxiety about their health and the overall well-being of their families and friends. The heightened levels of uncertainty that we have to manage on a daily basis can feed our fears. One strategy to alleviate these negative feelings is to shift focus to things within our control to help us fight our anxieties and keep our stress levels low. For example, if your main concern is your health, be sure you make a conscious effort to follow all recommendations, including washing your hands regularly, cleaning surfaces that you touch often, and practicing social distancing. If you are ... |
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Smile Power Day - June 15
Smile Power Day is observed every year on June 15. Smiles can do wonders and are a powerful tool which can boost your team's morale, build confidence, and enhance the customer experience for your patients. The good thing about smiles is that they are contagious! Below are a few more superpowers of the smile:
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Smile Power Day is observed every year on June 15. Smiles can do wonders and are a powerful tool which can boost your team's morale, build confidence, and enhance the customer experience for your patients. The good thing about smiles is that they are contagious! Below are a few more superpowers of the smile:
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Father's Day - June 21
Sonora Dodd is recognized as the founder of Father's Day. This holiday was celebrated for the first time on June 19, 1910, in the State of Washington. Families wore red roses as badges to celebrate and honor their fathers. In remembrance of deceased fathers they wore white roses. Dodd drew up a petition arguing that Father's Day should be celebrated on her father's birthday, which was in early June. At the time, the petition earned only two signatures, but she was eventually able to convince several local churches to participate in the holiday on the condition that the celebration be pushed to the second Sunday in June. This allowed the community more time to prepare, since Mother's Day was celebrated two weeks earlier. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed an order making Father's Day a national holiday celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June.
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Sonora Dodd is recognized as the founder of Father's Day. This holiday was celebrated for the first time on June 19, 1910, in the State of Washington. Families wore red roses as badges to celebrate and honor their fathers. In remembrance of deceased fathers they wore white roses. Dodd drew up a petition arguing that Father's Day should be celebrated on her father's birthday, which was in early June. At the time, the petition earned only two signatures, but she was eventually able to convince several local churches to participate in the holiday on the condition that the celebration be pushed to the second Sunday in June. This allowed the community more time to prepare, since Mother's Day was celebrated two weeks earlier. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed an order making Father's Day a national holiday celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. |
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