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Medicare
Collaborating with national groups across the health professions to influence authorization of medically necessary dental services for older adults with specific medical conditions.
Webinar Series: The Benefits of Integrating Oral Health Into Overall Health
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The Strengths and Weaknesses of Publicly Supported Dental Benefits Programs within the U.S.
This webinar will explore oral health interventions in primary care education and practice, the integration of primary care screenings into dental practices, and access to shared data to support a patient-centered, integrated approach to healthcare.
Read MoreSanta Fe Group Medicare Update
The purpose of this webinar is to describe the rationale for inclusion of dental care in Medicare, define medically necessary dental care, discuss progress to date, and identify next steps.
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The Santa Fe Group Submits Nomination of Dental Services for Medicare Coverage for Individuals With Diabetes
On February 2, 2024, the Santa Fe Group submitted their nomination to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to request coverage of medically necessary dental services for individuals with diabetes.
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9 in 10 voters support adding dental coverage to Medicare: Poll
A new national poll showed that 92% of national voters support adding dental coverage to Medicare.
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