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CDC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance
CDC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) is applicable to all healthcare settings in the United States, included dental offices. As a healthcare provider, you continue to be on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19. The CDC recommends that ...

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CDC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) is applicable to all healthcare settings in the United States, included dental offices. As a healthcare provider, you continue to be on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19. The CDC recommends that ...

MCNA's Compliance Program
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'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 ...

Reminder: Missed Appointments
Reminder: Missed Appointments

MCNA is here to help your office address missed appointments. Our members have a responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. Please let us know if you need assistance with an MCNA member who ...

MCNA Updates
Reminder: Missed Appointments

MCNA is here to help your office address missed appointments. Our members have a responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. Please let us know if you need assistance with an MCNA member who ...

Communicating About Wisdom Tooth Pain: How Much is Too Much?
Communicating About Wisdom Tooth Pain: How Much is Too Much?

The eruption of wisdom teeth can sometimes mean oral surgery for teens and young adults. The removal of wisdom teeth is either necessary due to anticipated issues that will develop in time, according to what is shown on a patient's x-ray, or due to pain. Patient-reported pain due to the entry of third molars into the mouth varies by individual, so how can you have a meaningful discussion about pain with a patient in order to discern whether the need for wisdom tooth removal truly exists?

When a patient experiences the eruption of third molars, they could be coming to you with complaints about pain with no understanding of what is considered within the normal range for such development. Helping them to understand what constitutes severe symptoms requiring the removal of wisdom teeth may provide them with useful perspective. Consider describing the following symptoms that would indicate that the ...

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Communicating About Wisdom Tooth Pain: How Much is Too Much?

The eruption of wisdom teeth can sometimes mean oral surgery for teens and young adults. The removal of wisdom teeth is either necessary due to anticipated issues that will develop in time, according to what is shown on a patient's x-ray, or due to pain. Patient-reported pain due to the entry of third molars into the mouth varies by individual, so how can you have a meaningful discussion about pain with a patient in order to discern whether the need for wisdom tooth removal truly exists?

When a patient experiences the eruption of third molars, they could be coming to you with complaints about pain with no understanding of what is considered within the normal range for such development. Helping them to understand what constitutes severe symptoms requiring the removal of wisdom teeth may provide them with useful perspective. Consider describing the following symptoms that would indicate that the ...

Join in to Give Kids a Smile!
Join in to Give Kids a Smile!

The American Dental Association's (ADA) Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program has provided free oral health services to more than 6 million underserved children since its launch in 2003. Despite facing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on public events, over 1,500 official GKAS events were registered in 2021. Find out how you can join the GKAS cause this year on the ADA's GKAS online portal, or plan your own community event with the Give Kids a Smile Toolkit, which includes a planning guide during COVID-19.

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Join in to Give Kids a Smile!

The American Dental Association's (ADA) Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program has provided free oral health services to more than 6 million underserved children since its launch in 2003. Despite facing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations on public events, over 1,500 official GKAS events were registered in 2021. Find out how you can join the GKAS cause this year on the ADA's GKAS online portal, or plan your own community event with the Give Kids a Smile Toolkit, which includes a planning guide during COVID-19.

Valentine's Day - February 14
Valentine's Day - February 14

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 in the United States and around the world. The tradition of exchanging small tokens of affection or handwritten notes was common by the middle of 18th century. With advancements in technologies, printed cards eventually replaced written letters. Today, Americans send about 145 million cards each Valentine's Day along with other gifts and candy.

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Valentine's Day - February 14

Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14 in the United States and around the world. The tradition of exchanging small tokens of affection or handwritten notes was common by the middle of 18th century. With advancements in technologies, printed cards eventually replaced written letters. Today, Americans send about 145 million cards each Valentine's Day along with other gifts and candy.

National Children's Dental Health Month - February 2022
National Children's Dental Health Month - February 2022

February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! The American Dental Association (ADA) created this special month to help everyone be more aware of the benefits of good oral health for children. This year's observance is ...

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National Children's Dental Health Month - February 2022

February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM)! The American Dental Association (ADA) created this special month to help everyone be more aware of the benefits of good oral health for children. This year's observance is ...