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October 2011
Marion Polk The Newsletter of the Marion Polk Dental Society
The Newsletter of the Marion Polk
Dental Society
“OSHA & HIPAA -- An MP Extravaganza with Teresa Davis” By: Bart Carter, DMD, MS
SEPTEMBER 2015
Life is no longer simple and neither is
navigating the rules and regulations that keep the
workplace safe and ensure the secrecy and security
of patient information. This fact was made obvious
in Teresa’s presentation on the basic and not-so-
basic rules that govern workplace safety and patient
confidentiality. This is true especially in our
employment or self-employment as dentists. It is obvious: practicing dentistry is not “Drill.
Fill. Bill.”; It’s “safety first” and privacy protection
is a close second before fixing teeth. As a patient
myself, I appreciate privacy. As an employer, I
want my employees safe and able to work without
risk to self. So I get the intent, but as they say, the
devil is in the details. The gist of her presentation,
as I understood it, is simply this: Privacy notices
need to be available to everyone, patients and
non-patients. “Major breaches” involving the leak
of data of more than 500 individuals will result in
major fees and major headaches. “Minor breaches”
will result in major fees and major headaches.
Emails containing patient data must be secure and
encrypted. Gmail and AOL (yes, some people still
use AOL) and other regular email providers are not
secure or properly encrypted. If you take patient
information out of the office, HIPAA rules follow
you out of the office. Staff passwords that get them
into patient information need to change on a regular
basis. Not everyone in an office needs to see all the
information in a patient's file. When confirming
someone’s address or phone, don’t give the whole
address, just ask if part of it is correct. Your
privacy notice should say that emails sent are not
necessarily secure. Welcome OSHA inspectors
kindly, but give them only what they ask for.
Credential them (ask for their I.D.). An OSHA
inspector can visit you for one of two reasons: a
random inspection or a confidential complaint.
There should be a designated OSHA person in the
office. Fewer than 11 employees? Simply have
regular safety meetings. More than 11 must have a
safety committee and meetings. Injuries must be
investigated and documented. Someone, likely the
OSHA coordinator, must do a monthly safety check
of the office. Don’t forget to evacuate your office
in an emergency. Don’t forget to help evacuate
your patients too. Designate a gathering spot for
everyone and do a head count. HIV, Hep B, and Hep C are the major
bloodborne pathogens. Clinical staff must be
vaccinated and revaccinated for Hep B. No masks,
gloves, smocks, or other PPE’s in non-clinical
areas. Otherwise, big fines can be levied.
Utility gloves must be worn for cleaning and
sterilizing instruments and for chemical spills. 10
forms to be filled out for a sharps exposure. 4 forms
for a plain old injury. 7 forms for a chemical
exposure/injury. Keep a paper copy of the SDS
(previously called MSDS) of everything you use in
the office. Household items used for purposes
other than their household intent need an SDS.
Keep these SDS’s for 30 years. Simple right? Well, it’s just the tip of the
iceberg.
Thanks sponsors for your support of the meeting:
Advanced Dental Technologies, O’Brien Dental
Lab, Carestream, and Assured Dental Lab.
And thanks Dr. Woodward for your service 2014-
2015 as our President!
The MP Newsletter is a member publication of the American
Association of Dental Editors
MARION POLK
DENTAL SOCIETY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
William Trevor, DDS
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Tuong Nguyen Nguyen, BDS, MDS
VICE PRESIDENT
Vacant
PAST PRESIDENT
Chris Finlayson, DMD
SECRETARY TREASURER
Jennifer Frankel, DMD
REPRESENTATIVE AT LARGE
Bart Carter, DMD
REPRESENTATIVE, MARION COUNTY
Vacant
REPRESENTATIVE, POLK COUNTY
Selma Moon Pierce, DDS
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Sabrina Hance
PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE-CHAIR
Stephen Hough, DDS
ADA
PH: (800) 621-8099
FAX: (312) 440-2500
Website: www.ada.org
ODA
PH: (800) 452-5628
FAX: (503) 218-2009
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oregondental.org
MP
PH: (503) 581-9353
FAX: 503) 581-0628
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mpdentalce.com
3040 Commercial St. SE, Suite 125, Salem 97302
EXECUTIVE BOARD ESAND GIRLS CLUB OF
Marion Polk Dental Society Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes:
EXECUTIVE BOARD NOTES –June 3, 2015
Recruitment and retention: 2-New members joined.
The numbers: Total=219 Active=164 Retired=54.
Newsletter and advertising: Board member to do
article reviews for 2015-2016 speaker schedule
determined. Sponsors and Advertisers to be recruited
during summer months.
Financial report: Unpaid ADA/ODA/MPDS
members to go inactive June 30, 2015.
Speaker Schedule updates: Information packets sent
to all speakers confirmed for 2015-2016 schedule.
Adm. Updates: Financial account administrators and
all office passwords updated with new board members.
2015-2019 AGD/PACE compiled and waiting for
approval
New Business: Membership meeting room acoustics
discussed. All course speakers will be required to use
microphone. December board meeting moved to
December 8th due to Risk Management course. Board
did not approve ODA/ADA pilot program of website
and rebranding, however, Trevor will take on to get
familiar. Life members to receive ODA membership
plaques via mail or at Sept/Oct meetings. Fees
determined for Risk Management course. Chemeketa
scholarship recipient to be finalized this summer.
Old Business: Board member attendance to be
monitored.
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TUESDAY – September 8, 2015
“Hospital Dentistry” Patrick Hagerty, DMD. PC.
LOCATION: Salem Boy’s & Girl’s Club
TIME: 5:30 social hour 6:00 dinner 6:30 speaker presents CE credit: 1.5
Staff encouraged at attend!
Description: Patrick V. Hagerty, DMD, Assistant Director of the General
Practice Residency at OHSU will discuss hospital dentistry.
Bringing 25 years experience, he will discuss types of cases seen
in the OR and when to make a referral.
Course Objectives: Knowledge of the types of cases seen in the operating room
Knowing when to refer a patient
Understanding the safety of the operating room
Knowledge of OHSU’s new General Practice Residency
COST: $25 members, cash or check please, with meal. (Vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, and other dietary
options available. Please email Sabrina.)
MENU: Chicken parmigiana, penne pasta with creamy pesto, heirloom tomatoes with basil and balsamic
reduction, classic Caesar salad, Cascade baking bread with butter, and cookies. Coffee, Tea, and water service.
DEADLINE: Thursday Sept. 3, 2015, Noon. All meals reserved and not honored will be billed. You may cancel
on or before Sept. 3rd without charge.
PARKING : Parking is available in lot or curbside at no charge.
RSVP: E-mail Sabrina [email protected] or call (503)581-9353. You are asked to reserve with or
without a meal in order to have the proper amount of seating available.
SPONSORS: Assured Dental Lab, Artisan Dental Lab, O’Brien Dental Lab, and Columbia Bank
Marion Polk Dental Society has been designated an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 8/1/15 to 7/31/19.
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2015 ODA HOUSE OF DELEGATES September 11-12, 2015 at the Riverhouse in Bend.
MPDS is also currently seeking members to
serve as delegates at the 2016 ODA House
meeting in September 2016.
To volunteer as a representative for MPDS,
please call Sabrina at 503-581-9353 or email
For 2015 lodging information at the Riverhouse call 1-866-453-4480 or www.riverhouse.com
Does MP have your current e-mail
address?
Stay in the loop. If you have a change of address, please update with the MP office so
you will continue to receive your fax and e-mail blasts for upcoming CE courses,
newsletters and more.
Newsletter Articles…
Deadlines for all contributions, articles and
sponsored ads is the 15th of the prior month.
MP members and staff are encouraged to
submit articles, events, trips, awards,
announcements, or photos.
Please send your suggestions or articles to:
ADA Morning Huddle….
Proper Oral Hygiene Benefits The Entire Body. In an article for the Huffington Post (7/21), healthy living
writer Leigh Weingus discusses how proper oral hygiene
benefits the entire body. Weingus states that Deepinder
“Ruchi” Sahota, a spokesperson for the American Dental
Association, previously told the Huffington Post how people
can check for plaque by running their tongue across their teeth
right around the gum line. “If they find something sticky or
fuzzy”, Sahota said, “that’s plaque.” Brushing regularly helps
prevent plaque from becoming tartar, Weingus says, although
once you’ve skipped out on brushing one too many times,
your toothbrush may not be enough to protect you once you
get gum disease. According to Weingus, good dental hygiene
not only helps prevent gum disease, but is also linked to lower
risk of stroke and heart disease, pneumonia, unhealthy
pregnancy, Alzheimer’s and erectile dysfunction.
Brush or Floss first? The Today Show Online (6/1)
reported that one spokesman
for the American Dental
Association told the
Times...that it’s preferable to
floss first because people will
be less likely to skip flossing
than if they wait until after
brushing.
Did you know that Revolutionary
War hero Paul Revere was a skilled
silversmith who also advertised his
services as a dentist? He was known
for making false teeth for his patients.
Page 6 September 2015
ADA Morning Huddle….
Study: Wet Wipes May
Spread Common,
Potentially Deadly
Infections. The Telegraph (UK) (6/9)
reports that research published
in the American Journal of
Infection Control found that
the wipes were inconsistent in
their ability to remove spores
of MRSA and C. difficile
bacteria from hospital surfaces
following a 10-second wipe.
In fact, in every instance the
wipes actually spread common
and potentially deadly
infections from one surface to
another, researchers said.
Marion and Polk Dental Society would
like
volunteers to fill
vacant 2015-16 board positions.
If you are interested?
Please email:
Study: Blood, Saliva Test To Detect
Head, Neck Cancers Shows Promise. A new test that uses blood and saliva to detect
head and neck cancers has shown promise in a
small number of patients, researchers said
Wednesday, according to AFP (6/25). Still,
AFP reports that it will likely be years before
the test is available to the public, though the
findings by researchers at Johns Hopkins
University have raised hope for a cheap
screening test that dentists or doctors could one
day deliver during regular office visits. The
researchers also said that a combination of
blood and saliva tests may be the best option
for cancer detection. Additionally, an early
form of the test may cost thousands of dollars,
but down the road it could be offered for $50
in a dentist’s office or primary care setting, the
researchers said.
It’s football time in
OREGON!
The ADA Practical Guide to Creating and Updating an Employee Policy
Manual
Develop an up-to-date office policy manual with the help of the ADA. This guide includes
sample policies, forms, and worksheets to help craft the perfect policy for nearly every
situation. It contains:
99 sample office policies on topics such as: - Compensation and benefits, such as paid time
off, insurance, and retirement plans - Internet, social media, and electronic communications -
Employee conduct, including personal appearance and dress code, attendance and
confidentiality
Sample job descriptions, job ads, employment application, and interview questions
Sample forms, worksheets and checklists. Includes digital templates for easy
personalization For more information, visit ADA/Catalog.
Center for Professional Success: Dental Benefit Video Series
Getting Paid: Coding on a Claim Form is a free video that is the third of a series of tutorials on
dental benefits that will provide you with understanding of how timely claim submission and
adjudication affects reimbursement for services rendered, and how this information is provided
to help you understand key aspects of these processes.
To view this video go to: http://success.ada.org/en/practice/dental-benefits/dental-benefit-
video-series/dental-benefit-video-series?WT.mc_id=email_huddle
ADA LINK FOR RISK MAMAGMENT
https://success.ada.org/en/practice/operations/risk-management/general-guidelines-for-mutual-
aid-agreements
FROM THE ADA
Page 8 September 2015
Dr. Will Trevor was elected
to the
Government Relations Council
for the ODA
Board of Trustees
2015-2016.
Thank you
for volunteering
and your dedication!
Page 9 September 2015
CE course fees will increase to $25
in September 2015-May 2016 and
and then to $30 September 2016-
May 2017. (Our fees had not
increased since 2008.)
We are pleased to announce that
2016 membership dues will remain
the same. No change since 2009.
MP’s goal is to make this
newsletter informational and
educationally relevant to the
membership. If there is a topic
you would like to see covered, or
an article you are dying to
write, please send your suggestions
MPDS MISSION
STATEMENT
“Committed to fostering
collegiality,
education and community
service”
Oregon Dental Conference will be held April 7th-9th,
2016 at the Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.
Since 2010, Oregon Mission of Mercy has
provided $4.7 million in free dental care to 7,811
patients! The Oregon Dental Association brought
the first MOM to the West Coast in 2010, and has
held one clinic yearly in alternate locations in the
state. MOM is set up in a public arena. Dental
screenings are provided on a first come, first serve
basis, at no charge to those who attend. MOM
combines the donated services of hundreds of
volunteers such as dentist, specialist, hygienists,
assistants, lab technicians, administrative, and
community volunteers to provide these free services.
Would you and/or your staff like to make the
annual commitment? Reserve these dates
Monday, November 23-Tuesday, November 24,
2015 and help make a difference. Registration is
open on the ODA website.
Page 10 September 2015
Dr. Ryan H. Shurtz works for Kaiser Permanente Endo on Skyline. Dr.
Shurtz graduated from Ohio State University.
Dr. Allison Daniels works for Kaiser Permanente on Lancaster. Dr. Daniels
graduated from OHSU.
Dr. John A Holland works for Kaiser Permanente Oral Surgery on Skyline.
Dr. Holland graduated from OHSU.
Dr. Theron L. Nebeker works for Smiles Dental on Mission. Dr. Nebeker
graduated from OHSU in 2014.
Dr. Timothy Michael Hall joined works in Lebanon, OR. Dr. Hall graduated
from Loma Linda University in May 2015.
Dr. Jennifer H. Kim works for Polaris Dental Specialist in Endo. Dr. Kim
graduated from McGill University and Boston University in June 2014.
Dr. Katelyn R. Nichols, DMD works for Arrow Dental on Lancaster. Dr.
Nichols graduated from OHSU in June 2015.
VOLUNTEER!
Thank you
for all you do
to make our
community a
better place!
Selma Moon
Pierce
Welcome New MPDS Members
Welcome Dr. David Anderson, DDS.
of Lane County Dental Society!
Dr. Anderson purchased the practice, June 3, 2015,
of newly retired Dr. Donald Fromherz.
All contact information will stay the same.
Page 11 September 2015
6 Life Memberships were achieved in 2015 for MPDS
Congratulations!
Gaetano A. Amico, Jr., DMD
William J. Blaumer, DMD
Daren L. Goin, DMD
Charles D. Howard, DDS
Rodney R. Janssen, DDS
Richard S. Teel, DDS
Life Members will be recognized for their 40 years membership at our
September 8th and October 13th General Membership Meetings.
Association Between Tonsillectomy, Oral Cancer Evaluated. The Atlantic (4/21) reports that a
study published in the journal
Cancer Prevention Research and
led by Johns Hopkins University
otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry
evaluated more than three million
Danish patients in a 35-year
database and found that palatine
tonsil removal was associated with
a 60 to 85 percent decrease in
tonsillar cancers. Moreover, the
researchers noted that rates of
cancer of the palatine and lingual
tonsils are increasing due to the
sexually transmitted human
papillomavirus. In an editorial
accompanying the study, Anil
Chaturvedi, an investigator at the
Division of Cancer Epidemiology
at NIH, noted that more studies
were needed before determining
whether tonsillectomy should be a
mandatory preventative procedure.
ADA Morning Huddle
Study: Chocolate Consumption Linked To Decreased Cardiovascular
Disease, Stroke Risk. BBC News (6/17) reports that a study published in the British Medical Journal of more than
20,000 middle-aged and elderly people concluded that compared to those who ate no chocolate,
those who ate up to a small bar a day had an 11% lesser risk of cardiovascular disease and a
23% reduced risk of stroke. BBC News adds that those who ate the most also tended to be
younger, have a lower weight, waist to hip ratio, and blood pressure, and were less likely to
have diabetes and more likely to carry out regular physical activity – all of which add up to a
favorable cardiovascular disease risk profile, researchers said.
Yahoo! News (6/17, Wanjek) reports that researchers said the finding might be due to
‘reverse causation’ in which people with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease avoid chocolate
because they believe it to be unhealthy, while those with lower risk eat more because they feel
that it will not negatively impact them. Meanwhile, Yahoo! News reports that researchers also
noted that consuming too much candy and other high-calorie, sugary foods could lead to dental
cavities, obesity and diabetes.
However, in its coverage of the study, the Daily Mail (UK) (6/17) reports that contrary to
what might be expected a 2007 study found that theobromine, the stimulant compound found in
chocolate, hardens tooth enamel more effectively than fluoride, protecting teeth against erosion
by acids.
ADA Morning Huddle….
Fun Fact: It’s a fact, smiles are
contagious! Share MouthHealthy’s Summer Smiles
Playlist with your patients.
"When You're Smiling" by Louis Armstrong
(1929)
"Your Smiling Face" by James Taylor (1977)
"Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilow
(1978)
"When I See You Smile" by Bad English
(1989)
"Smile Like You Mean It" by The Killers
(2004)
"Smile" by Uncle Kracker (2009)
"You're Never Fully Dressed Without a
Smile" by Sia (2014)
Is everything really
better with BACON?
Entrepreneur Magazine
reports that Archie McPhee has created a
bacon toothpaste sold in a 2.5 oz. tube.
Importance Of Men’s Oral Health Highlighted. Yahoo! Finance (6/10)The press release pointed out
that thirty-four percent of men between 30 and 54 years
old have gum disease, which increases a man’s risk of
kidney cancer (49%), pancreatic cancer (54%) and
blood cancers (30%). Additionally, on average men will
lose 5.4 teeth by age 72, with smokers losing an aver-
age of 12 teeth. The press release announced that
Delta Dental of Washington took the opportunity of
Men’s Oral Health Month this past June to highlight the
importance that men understand the connection
between oral health and a variety of health concerns
they may not typically associate with dental care.
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The sponsorship program enables MPDS to have nationally renowned speakers and programs.
Sponsors are invited to all the MP CE meetings and are recognized for their generous continued
support. This allows MP to offer dentists in our society important education opportunities at
reduced costs. When you see sponsors at each meeting please, thank them by checking out
their products and displays.
Sponsors of the May 12, 2015 CE :
Advanced Dental Technologies– Haylee Crane
Assured Dental Lab- Eric Kraus
Carestream Dental- Zack Cross
O’Brien Dental Lab– Jason Kroessin and Demi Gregg
September 2015
Marion and Polk Dental Society
3040 Commercial St SE, Suite 125
Salem, OR 97302
Phone 503-581-9353
Fax 503-581-0628
MPDENTALCE.COM
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ADA Morning Huddle...
OREGON DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Dentists Well-Being 24-hour Hotline 1- 503-550-0190
Confidential, caring assistance for help in dealing with substance abuse and addiction,
disability, litigation stress, and mental health challenges.
Services are available to all Oregon dentists and OHSU dental students in need of help,
regardless of their affiliation with the ODA. You may also contact the ODA's central office at
(800) 452-5628.
After 40 years of component
membership,
Marion & Polk Dental Society
would like to say,
“Congratulations on your retirement,
Dr. Donald Fromhertz”
Ramsey Dental Group is excited to announce that
Dr. Michael DuVall joined the practice on June 1st.
Dr. DuVall joins their team following 3 years spent
running a mission dental clinic on the Island of
St. Kitts in the Caribbean. We are very fortunate that
Dr. DuVall and his family now call Keizer home.
Select Toothpastes Recalled, May Contain Wood Chips. The Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard (7/21, Tampone) reports that GSK Consumer Healthcare, the manufacturer of Biotene and Sensodyne toothpastes, has recalled select containers of the toothpastes “because they might contain wood chips.”
ADA HEALTHY MOUTHS
HEALTHY LIVES
http://2min2x.org/ Great website complete with telephone
ap to challenge for kids to brush 2 minutes twice a day.
Page 15 September 2015
Sabrina Hance
Administrative
Secretary
Meet the MPDS 2015-2016 Executive Board Officers and Directors
Will Trevor, DDS
President
Tuong Ngueyn
Nguyen,
BDS, MDS
President Elect
Jennifer Frankel,
DMD
Secretary/
Treasurer
Bart Carter,
DMD,MS.
Representative at
Large
Selma Moon
Pierce, DDS
Polk County
Representative
Vacant Board Positions: Vice President & Marion County Representative
Page 16 September 2015
ADA MORNING HUDDLE
New Oregon Law Mandates Dental
Screenings For Schoolchildren Under 7.
Dr Bicuspid (7/1) reports that a new Oregon
law, which was sponsored by State Rep.
Cedric Hayden, DDS, (R-Roseburg), requires
dental screenings for children starting public
school who are 7 years old or younger and will
take effect for the 2016-2017 school year.
Specifically, the law states that each education
provider shall require a student ... to submit
certification that the student received a dental
screening within the previous 12 months. Dr.
Bicuspid adds that Oregon dental director
Bruce Austin, DMD, told the Oregonian that
the screenings will consist of a quick look in
the mouth with a mirror and a bright light.
SAVE THE DATES 2015-2016
September 8, 2015–
Boys & Girls Club Salem
“Hospital Dentistry”
Patrick Hagerty, DMD
October 13, 2015-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Infection Control: Bacteria in
the H20 Line”
Steven King Ph.D.
November 10, 2015-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Public Health Dentistry”
Bruce W Austin, DMD, LMT
Oregon State Dental Director
FRIDAY, December 4, 2015– Roth’s in
West Salem 9AM-12PM
“Risk Management”
Chris Verbiest of DBIC
January 12, 2016-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Pediatric Dentistry”
Hai Pham, DMD
February 9, 2015-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Cardiology & Dentistry”
Priya Kansal, MD
March 8, 2015-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Measure 91 & the Workplace”
Saalfeld Griggs PC
May 10th, 2015-Roth’s in
West Salem
“Implants”
Scott Dyer, DMD, MS, Ph.D
EPA postpones amalgam separator rule May 21, 2015 By Craig Palmer
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency will delay releasing a final amalgam
separator rule until the summer of 2016, according to a May 14 Bloomberg BNA media report.
The ADA is encouraged by the EPA's willingness to work with the profession as it develops its
rule, the Association said in a Leadership Update to be sent to the profession's leaders May 22.
The EPA announced proposed amalgam separator standards for dental offices last fall and said
the agency expected to issue a final rule in September 2015. A 2016 release date will allow the
EPA time to address comments on the proposal, according to Bloomberg BNA.
The Association offered comments intended to improve the proposed rule and told the EPA,
"ADA's support is contingent only on the final rule complying with nine common-sense
principles, including use of amalgam separators that comply with the ISO Standard 11143. The
ADA re-affirms its support of a pretreatment rule that requires amalgam separators consistent
with these nine principles."
Bloomberg BNA quoted an EPA official as saying that part of the reason for the delay is that
the agency needs more time to address the regulatory burden the rule would create.
September 2015 Page 17
Medicare Updates to Share with your Membership
The Center Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be extending to January 1, 2016 the
effective date by which dentists must have either enrolled or officially opted out of
Medicare in order for prescriptions they write to be covered by Medicare Part D. This proposed
rule would also require Part D plans to cover a "provisional supply" of up to 90 days of a
medication prescribed by a doctor who has not enrolled or opted out. A Part D plan must notify
the beneficiary in writing within three business days that the medication is being covered on a
provisional basis because of the prescriber's current Medicare status. Part D plans must also
make reasonable efforts to notify the prescriber. After covering the provisional supply and
providing the notice to the beneficiary, the Part D plan will be required to reject future claims
for the same medication for that beneficiary if the prescription is from the same prescriber.
Note that for a dentist to meet the January 1, 2016 effective date, they must submit their
application at least 90 days before this date to allow sufficient time for processing.
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE- “Opting out” is not an option for any provider who treats
patients in a Medicare Advantage plan and wishes their patients to receive the benefit from the
MA plan. This is true whether the provider is in-network for the MA plan or not (for PPO-type
MA plans). There is a limited exception for emergency or urgent care situations. The MA
organization is required to check the opt out list on a regular basis. A dentist who opts out for
the first time may be able to terminate the opt out by taking the necessary steps within 90 days
of the effective date of the opt out affidavit. Enrolling either using the 855I (full enrollment) or
the 855O (ordering and referring provider) are valid options for a dentist treating patients with
an MA plan. If a non-contracted dentist enrolls in Medicare using the 855i this does not mean
the dentist is now an MA plan participant i.e. in-network for the MA plan.
Page 18 September 2015
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Resume Service
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for Associates Dentist,
Hygienists, Assistants,
Insurance Coordinators,
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Page 19 September 2015
May 12, 2015
speaker,
Teresa Davis,
with Physicians
Resource
presented
“ OHSA &
HIPAA.”
Thank you
Dr. Christine Woodward
for your hard work
and
dedication as
2014-2015
MPDS
President.
Photos
from
May 2015
Membership
Meeting.
It was great
to see
Dr. Chris
&
Cody Martin!
Dr. Will Trevor
takes
2015-2016
reign as
MPDS
President.