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Provider Online Academy

Welcome to Provider Online Academy. Explore our library of interactive courses, videos, state-specific trainings and tutorials that will help you navigate our provider portals, administer and learn about our dental plans and more. 

Dental Provider Product Overview course

This course provides you with an overview of our Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products.

Take the course Dental Provider Product Overview course

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Learn more about all the online solutions to simplify the insurance process and drive operational efficiency.

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Signing Documents Electronically Using Adobe Acrobat

Learn how to electronically sign documents, whose signature is required and system requirements for best experiences.

Take the course Signing Documents Electronically Using Adobe Acrobat

Additional courses

Common Claim Denial Items 
Review the explanation of benefits and alternative benefits and discover valuable resources that will improve efficiency with claim denials.

DentaQual Scoring Overview 
Learn where to locate your DentaQual® scores and how to understand your results.

UHCdental.com User Guide 
Overview of our provider portal and its features.

Learn how you can save time, get better documentation and reduce paper by using our online self-service tools.

Course spotlight

UHCdental.com User Guide

Our portal provides robust digital resources when you need them. This course gives you an introduction and tour of our portal features.

Take the course UHCdental.com User Guide

Additional courses

Credentialing and Recredentialing with UnitedHealthcare Dental 
Learn how to submit a complete and correct application and how to respond to a recredentialing notice.

Dental Care During Pregnancy
Learn about how a mother’s dental conditions affect the developing baby, and dental care considerations throughout the pregnancy.

Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) – Texas and California Only 
Help general dentists identify and understand the plans and copayment schedules and where to locate them on the provider portal.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
This course is for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products. It defines each product, highlights what we cover, shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

ePayment Center Password Reset Demo 
Learn about new security enhancements and how to create your security questions and an enhanced passphrase.

Making Demographic Changes 
Learn what a demographic change is, what documents are required and how to submit your documentation correctly.

Smoking Cessation: Oral Health and Tobacco Connection
Learn about the importance of smoking and associated health conditions, and the oral effects of tobacco use and cessation methods.

Submitting a Paper Claim 
If mailing your claim is the only option, review what is needed to avoid delays.

Get more information about our Medicaid products and the tools and resources designed to support your practice.

Course spotlight

Medicaid Dental Provider Manual

This course provides high-level review of the key areas that you’ll be using frequently, including eligibility verification, claims submission and locating resources that will speed up productivity.

Take the course Medicaid Dental Provider Manual

Additional courses

Dental Care During Pregnancy 
Learn about how a mother’s dental conditions affect the developing baby, and dental care considerations throughout the pregnancy.

Dental Hub Provider Training 
Access training videos related to adding a patient, checking a patient’s eligibility, submitting claims and treatment estimates and more.

Dental Hub Registration and Overview Training 
Are you new to the Dental Hub or need help with registering? Learn how by signing up for a live webinar or watching Dental Hub’s registration video.

Credentialing and Recredentialing with UnitedHealthcare Dental 
Learn how to submit a complete and correct application and how to respond to a recredentialing notice.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
Defines Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products, highlights what we cover and shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

Smoking Cessation: Oral Health and Tobacco Connection 
Learn about the importance of smoking and associated health conditions, and the oral effects of tobacco use and cessation methods.

Get more information about our Medicare programs and the tools and resources designed to support your practice.

Course spotlight

Medicare Advantage Video

Find out what Medicare Advantage has in store for you.

Learn more Medicare Advantage Video

Additional courses

Medicare Advantage Overview 
Understand our Medicare Advantage plans and where to find helpful resources on the provider portal.

Associate Dentist Termination Request 
Learn the proper steps to correctly submit a provider termination request.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
This course is for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products. It defines each product, highlights what we cover, shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

ePayment Center Password Reset Demo 
Learn about new security enhancements and how to create your security questions and an enhanced passphrase.

Making Demographic Changes 
Learn what a demographic change is, what documents are required and how to submit your documentation correctly.

UHCdental.com User Guide 
Overview of our provider portal and its features.

For states with specific training requirements, visit the state-specific training page.

Review our Texas Medicaid and CHIP products and information on prior authorizations, appeals and early and periodic screenings.

Course spotlight

UHC Dental Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP Overview

This required training* gives an overview on important processes including how to submit appeals, grievances and complaints.

Take the course UHC Dental Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP Overview

Additional courses

Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual Overview - Required training
Get a high-level overview of crucial sections in your Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP manual.

Cultural Competency and Americans with Disabilities Act - Required training
This course discusses why cultural competency requirements are important and their impact on care providers.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse - Required training
Review scenarios and define and clarify what fraud, waste and abuse is.

Texas Health Steps - Required training
Review the essential areas for Texas Health Steps, which include detailing early and periodic screenings, diagnostic and treatment for wellness and prevention.

Dental Hub Portal Training 
Access training videos related to adding a patient, checking a patient’s eligibility, submitting claims and treatment estimates and more.

Dental Hub Registration and Overview Training 
Are you new to the Dental Hub or need help with registering? Learn how by signing up for a live webinar or watching Dental Hub’s registration video.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

External Medical Review (EMR) Provider Training 
This course provides an overview on the role/responsibilities for participants involved in an external medical review (EMR) following receipt of an adverse benefit determination from an MCO or dental contractor.

Texas IRO-EMR Invoice Process 
Learn about the independent review organization and external medical review invoice process.

Specialty Referral for California, Nevada and Texas 
Get information about emergency, non-emergency and direct referrals in California, Nevada and Texas.

Learn more about all the online solutions to simplify the insurance process and drive operational efficiency.

Course spotlight

Signing Documents Electronically Using Adobe Acrobat

Learn how to electronically sign documents, whose signature is required and system requirements for best experiences.

Take the course Signing Documents Electronically Using Adobe Acrobat

Additional courses

Common Claim Denial Items 
Review the explanation of benefits and alternative benefits and discover valuable resources that will improve efficiency with claim denials.

DentaQual Scoring Overview 
Learn where to locate your DentaQual® scores and how to understand your results.

UHCdental.com User Guide 
Overview of our provider portal and its features.

Learn how you can save time, get better documentation and reduce paper by using our online self-service tools.

Course spotlight

UHCdental.com User Guide

Our portal provides robust digital resources when you need them. This course gives you an introduction and tour of our portal features.

Take the course UHCdental.com User Guide

Additional courses

Credentialing and Recredentialing with UnitedHealthcare Dental 
Learn how to submit a complete and correct application and how to respond to a recredentialing notice.

Dental Care During Pregnancy
Learn about how a mother’s dental conditions affect the developing baby, and dental care considerations throughout the pregnancy.

Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) – Texas and California Only 
Help general dentists identify and understand the plans and copayment schedules and where to locate them on the provider portal.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
This course is for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products. It defines each product, highlights what we cover, shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

ePayment Center Password Reset Demo 
Learn about new security enhancements and how to create your security questions and an enhanced passphrase.

Making Demographic Changes 
Learn what a demographic change is, what documents are required and how to submit your documentation correctly.

Smoking Cessation: Oral Health and Tobacco Connection
Learn about the importance of smoking and associated health conditions, and the oral effects of tobacco use and cessation methods.

Submitting a Paper Claim 
If mailing your claim is the only option, review what is needed to avoid delays.

Get more information about our Medicaid products and the tools and resources designed to support your practice.

Course spotlight

Medicaid Dental Provider Manual

This course provides high-level review of the key areas that you’ll be using frequently, including eligibility verification, claims submission and locating resources that will speed up productivity.

Take the course Medicaid Dental Provider Manual

Additional courses

Dental Care During Pregnancy 
Learn about how a mother’s dental conditions affect the developing baby, and dental care considerations throughout the pregnancy.

Dental Hub Provider Training 
Access training videos related to adding a patient, checking a patient’s eligibility, submitting claims and treatment estimates and more.

Dental Hub Registration and Overview Training 
Are you new to the Dental Hub or need help with registering? Learn how by signing up for a live webinar or watching Dental Hub’s registration video.

Credentialing and Recredentialing with UnitedHealthcare Dental 
Learn how to submit a complete and correct application and how to respond to a recredentialing notice.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
Defines Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products, highlights what we cover and shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

Smoking Cessation: Oral Health and Tobacco Connection 
Learn about the importance of smoking and associated health conditions, and the oral effects of tobacco use and cessation methods.

Get more information about our Medicare programs and the tools and resources designed to support your practice.

Course spotlight

Medicare Advantage Video

Find out what Medicare Advantage has in store for you.

Learn more Medicare Advantage Video

Additional courses

Medicare Advantage Overview 
Understand our Medicare Advantage plans and where to find helpful resources on the provider portal.

Associate Dentist Termination Request 
Learn the proper steps to correctly submit a provider termination request.

Dental Provider Products Overview 
This course is for Medicare, Medicaid and commercial products. It defines each product, highlights what we cover, shows resources available.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

ePayment Center Password Reset Demo 
Learn about new security enhancements and how to create your security questions and an enhanced passphrase.

Making Demographic Changes 
Learn what a demographic change is, what documents are required and how to submit your documentation correctly.

UHCdental.com User Guide 
Overview of our provider portal and its features.

For states with specific training requirements, visit the state-specific training page.

Review our Texas Medicaid and CHIP products and information on prior authorizations, appeals and early and periodic screenings.

Course spotlight

UHC Dental Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP Overview

This required training* gives an overview on important processes including how to submit appeals, grievances and complaints.

Take the course UHC Dental Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP Overview

Additional courses

Texas Medicaid and CHIP Provider Manual Overview - Required training
Get a high-level overview of crucial sections in your Texas Children’s Medicaid and CHIP manual.

Cultural Competency and Americans with Disabilities Act - Required training
This course discusses why cultural competency requirements are important and their impact on care providers.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse - Required training
Review scenarios and define and clarify what fraud, waste and abuse is.

Texas Health Steps - Required training
Review the essential areas for Texas Health Steps, which include detailing early and periodic screenings, diagnostic and treatment for wellness and prevention.

Dental Hub Portal Training 
Access training videos related to adding a patient, checking a patient’s eligibility, submitting claims and treatment estimates and more.

Dental Hub Registration and Overview Training 
Are you new to the Dental Hub or need help with registering? Learn how by signing up for a live webinar or watching Dental Hub’s registration video.

ePayment Center Setup and Demo 
Learn how to register and enroll for electronic payment setup.

External Medical Review (EMR) Provider Training 
This course provides an overview on the role/responsibilities for participants involved in an external medical review (EMR) following receipt of an adverse benefit determination from an MCO or dental contractor.

Texas IRO-EMR Invoice Process 
Learn about the independent review organization and external medical review invoice process.

Specialty Referral for California, Nevada and Texas 
Get information about emergency, non-emergency and direct referrals in California, Nevada and Texas.