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Expanded Medicare coverage of medically necessary dental …

Quick Summary: The Biden administration this week expanded coverage for medically necessary dental procedures in Medicare. Coverage of some services — specifically, elimination of infection preceding an organ transplant and certain cardiac procedures — will begin in 2023, while coverage of dental services linked to head and neck cancers will start in 2024.

Actived: 5 days ago

URL: https://www.cda.org/newsroom/2022/expanded-medicare-coverage-of-medically-necessary-dental-services-begins-in-2023/

New oral health objectives added to national 10-year plan for …

WebHealthy People 2030, a 10-year national plan to promote and improve public health and prevent disease, launched Aug. 18 via webcast with experts from the U.S. …

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Medical and Dental Health Histories Play a Crucial Role in …

WebObtaining and regularly updating medical and dental health histories for every patient is a cornerstone of ethical and responsible dental care. Risk management experts …

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California’s Dental Clinic Grant Program is accepting applications

WebQuick Summary: Eligible dentists, dental schools and other facilities in California can apply by April 1, 2024, for up to $5 million through the Specialty Dental …

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Continuing Education Requirements California Dental Association

WebMandatory Courses for Licensees. A two-unit course on the responsibilities and requirements of prescribing Schedule II opioids (dentist-only requirement) A board-approved two-unit course on infection control. A board-approved two-unit course on the Dental Practice Act. A basic life support class that meets the requirements of the dental …

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CDA Presents Online Learning

WebAs a member, enjoy free and discounted learning options. Access an expanded catalog of live and on-demand courses. Earn C.E. that’s needed for licensure renewal in California. …

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Dentists can shine a light on oral cancer

WebQuick summary: Dentists are uniquely positioned to detect oral cancer and empower patients with knowledge that can prevent it. Commit to remaining vigilant in …

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Governor signs second CDA-sponsored dental plan reform bill in …

WebOctober 9, 2023. 2. 733. Quick Summary: In another legislative victory for California dentists and their patients, Gov. Newsom signed the latest CDA-sponsored bill strengthening …

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RDHAPs: A bridge between the patient and the dentist

WebMaria Ladd can cite many examples of good patient outcomes from her eight years and counting as a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, but she has a couple of favorites. One involves a first-time patient, age 80, who resided in an assisted living center. The patient’s daughter had contacted Ladd to request a teeth cleaning on …

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Low-Cost Dental Services

WebCDA and our 27,000 member dentists across California are pleased to provide assistance in locating a source of low-cost dental care. You can use the search feature on the right to …

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Kindergarten Oral Health Requirement

WebKindergarten Oral Health Requirement. Lack of access to dental care is a problem for many California children. Dental disease is one of the most common reasons for school …

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Dental Specialties

WebDental anesthesiology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of anesthesiology encompassing the art and science of managing pain, anxiety, and overall patient health during dental, oral, maxillofacial and adjunctive surgical or diagnostic procedures throughout the entire perioperative period.

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Recommended actions for practices affected by Change …

WebIn a video interview with DrBicuspid, insurance expert Teresa Duncan urges dental practices that use services tied to Change Healthcare to: Keep track of their …

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Dental Professionals

WebKindergarten Oral Health Requirement: Information for Dental Professionals. In 2005, the California Dental Association sponsored landmark legislation requiring oral health …

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CDA calls for increased commitment to children’s oral health to

WebCalifornia Dental Team. California has a robust and highly trained dental workforce, with more than 35,000 dentists, 30,000 assistants and 18,000 hygienists licensed to provide dental care throughout the state.

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