Provider News Feed

MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be downloaded from the "Support and Downloads" page in the Provider Portal, or from MCNA's website.

MCNA would like to inform you about changes to CDT service codes and their nomenclature that may affect your office. The American Dental Association’s (ADA’s) updates to service codes for 2024 went into effect on January 1, 2024. Please read our provider bulletin to learn more. 

A new version of the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan Provider Manual went into effect on November 7, 2023. Please read our provider bulletin for more information. You can download a copy of the new Provider Manual directly at https://manuals.mcna.net/iowa.

The Winter 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Holiday Greetings from MCNA
• Anxiety Reduction Tips for Your Office
• Strategies to Improve Dental Recall Appointments
• MCNA's Quality Improvement Program
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

A new version of the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan Provider Manual is now available. A list of the changes included in this version is available in the Revision History located near the front of the manual. You can download a copy of the new Provider Manual directly at https://manuals.mcna.net/iowa.

The Fall 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• New Clinical Practice Guidelines
• MCNA's Member Education Goals and Resources
• Strategies to Improve Communication with Patients
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

MCNA has adopted new Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Our approved CPGs can be download from the Support and Downloads page in the Provider Portal, or from MCNA's website.

As of June 27, 2023, two-factor authentication (2FA) is now required to log in to your Provider Portal account. This step adds an extra layer of security and helps to prevent unauthorized access. Please read our FAQ and step-by-step guide to learn more.

The Summer 2023 issue of MCNA's provider newsletter, Dental Details, is now available! Check your email or download the latest issue.

In this issue:

• Compliance with Marketing Guidelines
• New on Portal: Patient Control Number Field
• Question of the Quarter

If you are not subscribed to receive the newsletter each quarter, you can easily sign up by clicking "Manage Your Mailing List" in your Provider Portal account. We also recommend that you check your Mailing List often to ensure the email addresses for your office are up-to-date.

We are making a change to the way you access your Provider Portal account to add an extra layer of security and prevent unauthorized access. Starting the evening of June 27, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be a required step when you log in. Please read our FAQ to learn more.