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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance for dentistry workers and employers including the assessment of exposure risk level by dentistry work task, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and other safe work practices. Click here to review OSHA's guidance and access further information.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has released a Practice Checklist meant to help dental offices address significant areas of practice that may need attention prior to resumption of pre-pandemic levels of care. Please click here to review this guidance from the AAPD.

In accordance with Governor Little's Self-Isolation Order related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), MCNA is requiring dental providers to provide only emergency or urgent dental services at this time. Please view our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

The American Dental Association (ADA) has released interim guidance for the screening of patients to identify COVID-19 infection, and methods to minimize the risk of transmission. Please click here to review these recommended resources.

As part of IDHW's response to the COVID-19 emergency declaration, IDHW has filed a waiver which allows some flexibility during this disaster to ensure access to care for Medicaid members. IDHW will now allow licensed dentists to provide and bill MCNA for teledentistry services that allow for the triage of dental emergencies. Click here to view the requirements and billing expectations for this temporary benefit.

We encourage your office to continue to be vigilant and proactively evaluate all patients for possible coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Please click here to read an important provider bulletin from MCNA.

A new version of the Idaho Smiles Provider Manual is now available. All changes are effective July 1, 2019, and align with IDHW-approved additions to the Pregnant Women, Adult Basic, and Adult Enhanced Dental Covered Services. Please download a copy of the Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/idaho.

A new version of the Idaho Smiles Medicaid Provider Manual is now available. You can find an overview of all updates in the Revision History on page 10. Please download a copy of the Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/idaho.

An updated provider quick reference guide is available for your office, which lists important contact and other plan information. Please download your copy at http://guides.mcna.net/qrg-id.

A new version of the Idaho Smiles Provider Manual is now available. Updates are effective January 1, 2019, and include 2019 CDT code and language changes. Please click here for an overview of the changes included in this version. You can download a copy of the Provider Manual directly at http://manuals.mcna.net/idaho.