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Register Now for Dental Day at the Capitol

Mark your calendars: IDA's next Dental Day at the Capitol will take place Monday, February 17 . Please join us for a day of advocacy as we work to build dentistry's voice at the Indiana statehouse.

Visit our Dental Day page to learn more and to RSVP.
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X-Ray Recertification Required Every 36 Months

In the fall 2019 edition of the Journal IDA , the x-ray machine recertification question on page 17 states that x-ray machines must be recertified every 24 months.

Although this is correct for certain types of medical offices, dental x-ray machines are required to be evaluated every 36 months . We apologize for any confusion.
12 Days Left for Renewal

Tuesday, December 31 is the deadline for 2020 membership renewals. Renew today and enjoy the benefits of IDA membership. Visit our website for more information. 
Amalgam Separator Special Offer

In anticipation of the new EPA requirement that most dental offices have amalgam separators installed by July 14, 2020, IDA's official vendor partner for amalgam separators, Solmetex, is offering members a special offer through the end of December.

Members can purchase the Solmetex separator for $399 through December 31. Visit www.solmetex.com/promotions for more details.

For additional details on the separator requirement and whether it applies to your practice, visit the ADA website.
Rep. Todd Huston of Fishers Named Indiana House Speaker-Elect

Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) will assume the role of Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives when current Speaker Brian Bosma retires at the end of the 2020 General Assembly.

IDA is seeking a Contact Dentist to serve as the key contact for Rep. Huston. If you are acquainted with Rep. Huston and are willing to serve in this role, email IDA Director of Government Affairs Ed Popcheff.

Rep. Huston also is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which crafts Indiana's $34 billion biennial budget. This makes having a Contact Dentist for him all the more important.
Jay Dziwlik Receives ISAE Award

IDA Assistant Executive Director Jay T. Dziwlik was named Association Professional of the Year by the Indiana Society of Association Executives.

Jay was recognized for helping IDA achieve record membership during a time when many associations are seeking membership declines. He was also the staff lead for the Indiana Mission of Mercy program, which provided charitable dental care to over 1,000 patients in May 2019.

In addition to his work with the IDA, Jay has been an active member of ISAE, serving on its Board of Directors and a speaker at its annual convention.
Medicaid Updates
Proper Documentation Key to Avoiding Medicaid Audits

Documentation of procedures performed in patient records is accepted as standard of care. Third party payers are now performing audits and requesting reimbursement for codes for which no documentation supporting the submitted code is in the patient charts.

The agreements signed when entering these networks require a high of documentation. Please click the link below to view the ADA's guidance on proper documentation for all patients. 
Now Available: 2020 IDA CE Catalog

Members should have received a copy of the 2020 IDA CE catalog in the mail by now, but a digital copy is also available on our website. 

New options for 2020 include more webinars (the live webinars are still FREE for members) and high-quality instruction through the IDA Center for Excellence in Continuing Education.

Did you miss our 2019 webinars? Each session is now available on demand. Click here to view details and prices.

Visit the CE section of our website to learn more about all IDA CE opportunities.
INSPECT Registration and Reporting Reminder

Don't forget that dentists with CSRs were required to register with INSPECT as of January 1, 2019.

However, dentists aren't required to report patient opioid prescriptions to INSPECT until January 1, 2021.

Visit Indiana INSPECT for more information.
Donated Dental Services Holiday Raffle Funds Crucial Services

Do you feel lucky? Perhaps you just want to support a great cause. Or maybe you are looking for the perfect holiday gift for family, friends or staff.

Last month you should have received tickets for the Dental Lifeline Network - Donated Dental Services Holiday Raffle. The Grand Prize is $2,500. There are also prizes for Colts tickets, Notre Dame football tickets and IU basketball tickets. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser defray administrative expenses and coordinator costs for Indiana’s Donated Dental Services (DDS) program. 

If you would like to enroll as a volunteer dentist, visit www.dentallifeline.org/indiana and click “Volunteer.” If you wish to support the program by purchasing raffle tickets, please look for information in the mail. If you lost your tickets or need more, contact Doug Bush at doug@indental.org or any member of the DDS Board of Directors. 
COMING SOON: IDA Podcasts

IDA is delighted to announce our new podcast series. Launching in January, the podcasts will feature IDA President Dr. Steve Ellinwood and focus on issues important to membership and dentistry in Indiana.

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
Send Your Award Nominations to IDA

We all know someone who has done an outstanding job practicing, promoting or volunteering in the field of dentistry. Give your outstanding colleagues the professional boost they deserve by nominating them for the IDA Specialty Awards, with winners to be announced and honored at the Midwest Dental Assembly in June. The deadline for this year’s nominations is March 1.

Visit our Awards page to learn more and to submit one or more nominations.

Happy Holidays from the IDA!
Below is our office schedule for the next two weeks.

Friday, December 20: Close at 10:30 a.m. for staff party
Tuesday, Dec. 24: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed
Tuesday, Dec. 31: Close at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1: Closed