This virtual educational activity (webinar) on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM is jointly provider by Connecticut Hospital Association in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Pregabalin (Lyrica) was originally FDA approved as an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that causes seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system and is used to control neuropathies, or nerve pain and “Restless Leg Syndrome”.
Effective for dates of service September 1, 2021 and forward, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is implementing dental claim submission diagnosis code requirements to further align electronic claim submission with the 2019 American Dental Association Form common format for reporting dental services.
Dental professionals should get vaccinated for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, according to the Connecticut State Dental Association in a recently released statement. The Association, which advocates for its 2,300 members statewide, “strongly” encourages dental professionals to get vaccinated in accordance with the American Dental Association’s policy, the statement reads.
CDC has updated its COVID-19 guidance for Dental settings to avoid aerosol-generating procedures in a typical dental operatory only for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. It has removed the language stating that dental health care personnel should avoid aerosol-generating procedures for all patients, regardless of their COVID-19 status.
Effective for dates of service August 1, 2021 and forward, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is updating the dental guidelines concerning radiographic coverage. The dental regulations and policies have been put in place to reduce dental procedures that are not medically necessary while maintaining services that will prevent further disease and continue the maintenance of oral health.
Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) is the first and only non-opioid, FDA-approved long-acting local anesthesia for ages 6 and above.
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to inform you that CDC has made an edit to the Dec. 4, 2020 COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings.
All people (vaccinated or unvaccinated) need to wear a mask when they are inside a healthcare facility, including dental offices.
Effective for dates of service May 21, 2021 and forward, CMAP enrolled providers MUST obtain Prior Authorization for Dental (Endodontic) Services. Providers should start the process to secure PA for Endodontic Dental Services for dates of service May 21, 2021 and forward.