{"id":1072,"date":"2020-06-12T16:08:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T16:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"\/?page_id=1072"},"modified":"2023-12-29T10:29:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:29:11","slug":"access-to-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michigandental.org\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Access to care"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Access to care<\/h1>\n<p><nav  aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\" itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Michigan Dental Association recognizes that many Michiganders are unable to access timely, equitable, appropriate dental care to meet their needs. Learn more about MDA\u2019s actions to address barriers and implement solutions.<\/p>\n<p>In 2009, the MDA convened the first of its kind workgroup to begin identifying solutions and bringing together stakeholders to pursue change. Since that time, the MDA has taken on a number of initiatives to improve access and the original workgroup has evolved into a standing committee.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about MDA\u2019s action over the past three years, please read the linked report from the MDA Committee on Access to Care titled <em>The Complexities of Access to Care and How the MDA is Working to Remove Barriers<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;11611&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;DOWNLOAD REPORT&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmichigandental-org.mystagingwebsite.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F03%2FCAC-Report-The-Complexities-of-Access-to-Care.pdf|target:_blank&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/donated-dental-services\/\">Donated Dental Services<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Serving patients who are elderly, or have a permanent disability or chronic illness. MDA staff coordinators link qualified patients with volunteer dentists. Volunteer labs provide donated services as well. Volunteer dentists earn free CE and provide care in their own offices.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/donated-dental-services\/\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/michigan-medicaid\/\">Michigan Medicaid<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Michigan Medicaid is being redesigned! This means millions in new investments in dental, including newly covered procedures and increased reimbursement for adults. Access resources to help your office navigate the changes and consider your participation status.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/michigan-medicaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/general-anesthesia-access\/\">General anesthesia access<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>MDA successfully advocated for a significant increase to CPT 41899 facility fee for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers willing to host dental cases. Learn about the new rate and access resources to help spread the word and increase locations willing to see these patients.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/general-anesthesia-access\/\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/fluoride\/\">Water fluoridation<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Access resources to help educate your patients and community leaders about the importance and safety of community water fluoridation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/advocacy\/access-to-care\/fluoride\/\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/membership\/mda-governance\/mda-committees\/#CAC\">Access to Care committee<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Learn more about the members and activities of the MDA Committee on Access to Care. (MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/membership\/mda-governance\/mda-committees\/#CAC\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/membership\/mda-governance\/mda-committees\/#CDEI\">Diversity, equity, and inclusion<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Learn more about the members and activities of the MDA Committee on DEI. (MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"\/membership\/mda-governance\/mda-committees\/#CDEI\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;square-link-block-group&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;drop-shadow-box&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.michigandental.org\/programs\/mission-of-mercy\/#new_tab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission of Mercy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Mission of Mercy is a FREE two-day dental clinic for any child or adult needing treatment, regardless of dental history, insurance status, or ability to pay.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/foundation.michigandental.org\/programs\/mission-of-mercy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1696267617038{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1698696973333{margin-top: -40px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #009ba7 !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;white-text&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Access to care [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Michigan Dental Association recognizes that many Michiganders are unable to access timely, equitable, appropriate dental care to meet their needs. 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