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2024 CDT Code changes

The American Dental Association makes annual changes to the Current Dental Terminology codes.

Review now 2024 CDT Code changes

Help patients avoid the emergency room

You can play an important role in preventing patients from visiting the emergency room for dental concerns.

Learn how Help patients avoid the emergency room

National appointment and availability standards

Review our national standards that apply to contracted providers who participate with the UnitedHealthcare commercial networks.

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Explore updated provider resources your practice needs

See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section on UHCdental.com have recently been updated.

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Welcome new employer health plans
We are excited to welcome new dental members for 2024.

MediGold now offers Medicare Advantage dental products in Michigan
Learn what this means for you.

Rhode Island Medicaid member renewal process
Help your patients navigate their Medicaid renewal.

Simplify the credentialing process with ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH 
American Dental Association and CAQH team up to make the credentialing process easier for dentists.

New year. New features and resources for you and your staff.
New training and education resources to help your practice thrive.

California, Connecticut, Maryland and Texas dentists: State required appointment availability standards

California dentists: Language assistance regulations reminder

Rhode Island dentists: Dental plan complaints and appeals process

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Exciting changes to coverage for core buildups, free soft tissue grafts and composite restorations on UnitedHealthcare commercial plans
Learn about enhanced dental benefits for eligible members in our 2024 UnitedHealthcare commercial plans

Grow your knowledge about Medicare Advantage plans, DentaQual scores and fraud, waste and abuse
Explore self-paced trainings and resources available on UHC On Air to support your practice.

Explore updated provider resources your practice needs
See what’s been recently updated in the Provider Resources and Support area.

Making a difference: Talking with patients about the risks of human papilloma virus and oral cancer prevention
Educating your patients about the dangers and ways to prevent oral cancer can help ensure the future health of your patients at any age.

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RIte Smiles members have access to transportation services
Informing patients of the transportation services they may qualify for under their plan could help reduce cancellations and no-shows.

Getting reimbursed with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans
See how you get paid based on your participation in the UnitedHealthcare Dental National Medicare Advantage Network.

Updated provider resources your practice needs
See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section on UHCdental.com have recently been updated.

A perfect smile
Dr. Blane Jackson and his wife, Stephanie, started A Perfect Smile in 2007 and are a top provider for patients with special health care needs.

Caring for those who need it most: Kids Dental Brands
Learn about how Dr. Brad Roberts and Kids Dental Brands live the commitment to treating all patients with quality care regardless of family income, in a fun, upbeat environment.

Introducing the Exclusive Network Dental plan
The UnitedHealthcare Select Managed Care plan has changed its name to UnitedHealthcare Exclusive Network Dental plan.

See you at the AADOM Conference
Office managers be sure to register for our education panel discussion on claims submissions at the 2023 American Association of Dental Office Managers conference in September.

New trainings and technology to enhance patient care
Explore self-paced trainings and resources available on UHC On Air to support your practice.

Your reimbursement for dental services for Michigan Medicaid patients is expanding
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental health care professionals.

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Helping patients weigh the pros and cons of dental implants and bridges
Explore information aimed at supporting your discussion with patients who may be candidates for these treatment options.

Medicaid redetermination update
As of April 1, 2023, states can begin redeterminations to decide if individuals and their family members quality for coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

You have the power to change your accepting new patients indicator
The self-service tool on the Provider Portal offers the ability to indicate whether your practice is accepting new patients or not.

Verify and update your demographic information
You’re required to review, update and attest to the accuracy of your demographic information every 90 days. Learn how easy it is to update your information.

Learn how to receive claims payments faster, find important forms and view required trainings for your practice
Explore self-paced trainings and resources available on UHC On Air

Updated essential health benefit orthodontic forms
Finding the essential health benefit orthodontic forms you need is easy on UHCdental.com

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Educating parents on the dental needs for infants
Give patients this informational flyer to educate them on the importance of starting healthy dental habits early.

National appointment and availability standards
Help us provide our members access to dental professionals for care when they need it.

Children’s Dental Day promotes good oral health
Children’s Dental Day event can make a positive impact for your practice and community.

2023 education opportunities for providers
Learn about the new self-paced trainings and resources available on UHC Air On.

Rhode Island complaints and appeals process
State regulatory requirement related to provider complaints, grievances and appeals

California dentists: Language assistance regulations reminder
Mandate that all health plans in California provide language assistance services to members with limited English proficiency (LEP)

Appointment availability and after-hours standards by state
Reminder of state-required appointment availability and after-hours standards

Medicare Advantage dental benefits available to Peoples Health members in Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare Dental now provides dental benefits Peoples Health Medicare Advantage members in Louisiana

UHC On Air: Innovation, anytime anywhere
Get easy, convenient access to innovative dental programming on demand from any device

Simplify the credentialing process with ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH ProView®  
American Dental Association and CAQH ProView team up to make the credentialing process easier for dentists

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2023 Medicare Advantage dental coverage
See how our enhanced dental coverage is leading the way with simplicity and choice.

Start using Adobe Acrobat to sign electronic documents
Learn about this fast, easy and secure technology in an educational course on UHC On Air.

2023 CDT code updates
Annual updates and changes to Current Dental Terminology codes.

Verify and update your demographic data
Learn how to stay connected with patients by keeping your practice’s data and information up to date on UHCdental.com.

Texas Children’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program appointment and availability standards
Striving to meet the required standards to help ensure patients have the best opportunities for quality care.

Get RIte Smiles Medicaid Orthodontic prior authorization approvals faster
See how to submit prior authorization requests correctly when treating Rhode Island RIte Smiles Medicaid Orthodontic members to speed up the approval process.

MediGold now offers Medicare Advantage dental products in Connecticut
Learn about the new offering for Connecticut MediGold members.

Medicaid requirements for RIte Smiles dental professionals
Be sure you are meeting federal requirements for Medicaid providers in Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care organizations (MCO).

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Simplifying the claims process on UHCdental.com
Discover how new functionality on UHCdental.com helps simplify administrative tasks and assists you in gaining insights into a patient’s eligibility to ensure complete and accurate claims submissions.

Welcome new employer plans
UnitedHealthcare is excited to share new dental members in your area.

Effects of vaping on overall well-being and healthy dental practices
Learn about the oral care damage vaping can cause and see how you can educate patients, especially adolescents and young adults, to delay or minimize the impact of vaping on their oral health.

Provider education designed to simplify the insurance process
Explore training and education resources that show you how to access benefit and claim information needed to support your patients’ care and improve your practice’s workflow.

Spend less time on your credentialing and onboarding requirement
UnitedHealthcare is introducing a new processing method to allow you to digitally complete and submit your documents faster and easier.

Know your options for electronic submissions of your dental claims and appeals
Submitting documents and clinical images using the provider portal or other digital platforms delivers several benefits for you and your practice.

Digital member ID cards help simplify members’ experience
Review how to read the digital member ID card and see how it makes it easier to verify member eligibility.

Enhance your provider portal experience with SKYGEN Dental Hub
SKYGEN Dental Hub™ is the exclusive dental provider portal tool for the UnitedHealthcare Dental government programs.

MediGold now offers Medicare Advantage dental products in New York
Learn about the new offerings for New York MediGold members.

California after-hours emergency requirement and language assistance regulation notices
Get updated provider notices for after-hours emergency and language assistance regulations in California.

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Provider success story: Make an impact by asking the right question
Discover how Sunshine Smiles Dentistry ensures its patients feel satisfied after their visit.

Help patients get connected with your practice
Learn how to add your practice’s website address to the UnitedHealthcare dental directory.

Educating parents and youth about fluoride
Take an active role in helping parents and their kids understand the importance of fluoride and how to get it every day.

Get to know our Medicare Advantage Plans
Explore the new online educational resources to help you better understand important product information.

New RIte Smiles app for patients
The RIte Smiles app puts patients’ health at their fingertips.

UHC On Air: Innovation, anytime anywhere
Get easy, convenient access to innovative dental programming on demand from any device.

Simplify the credentialing process with ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH ProView®
American Dental Association and CAQH ProView team up to make the credentialing process easier for dentists.

Speed productivity at your practice with tips from UHC On Air videos
Training courses to help simplify your tasks and make your workday more efficient.