The 2022 Midwest Dental Assembly is less than a month away! Please join us at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne on May 20-22.

The deadline to register at the lowest price is Thursday, May 5. Deadlines for hotel reservations begin on Thursday, April 28. Click the links below for CE listings, conference schedule, hotel blocks and more.

Join IDPAC, other IDA members and guests at the Fuzzy Zoeller-designed 18-hole championship golf course at Chestnut Hills in Fort Wayne on May 19. This event provides a unique opportunity to have fun playing one of the best courses in Indiana with your IDA colleagues, while fundraising for IDPAC.

 

Attendees are encouraged but not required to attend along with the Midwest Dental Assembly.

 

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Chestnut Hills Golf Club, Fort Wayne

11 a.m. Check In

Noon Shotgun Start

Cost: $120 per person (includes cart, green fees, and box lunch)

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

IDPAC is seeking donations for the Midwest Dental Assembly Silent Auction: Any item small or large is greatly appreciated. Items may be mailed or delivered in person to the IDA Central Office, and we're happy to answer questions at 800-562-5646.

Suggested donations include:

We are also seeking donations of wine for our Wine Pull. Any type of bottle of wine is welcome. You can donate items in one of two ways:

Thanks for your support of IDPAC! These donations help strengthen our voice and influence in Indiana politics.

It's a new licensure cycle and a great time to get started on your 2022-2024 CE requirements. Below are upcoming opportunities for dentists and office staff:

Friday, April 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Embassy Suites Conference Center, Plainfield

Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP

It’s Medically Complicated & Up in Smoke (5 Live CEUs)

Focusing on safe and effective treatment for medically complex patients, Tom will discuss essential pharmacology for treating medically complex dental patients. He also will address how cannabis is being used for managing dental pain and anxiety.

Registration is now open for IUPUI's free online CE opportunity for dental offices that treat Hoosiers with disabilities or for offices seeking additional training. This training is appropriate for the entire staff.

Tuesday, May 10, 12-1 p.m. CT

1 CE Credit

Sponsored by Compliancy Group

HIPAA data breaches and violations can occur if you are not taking the proper steps to protect your practice. In this course, find out how implementing an effective compliance program will help your practice avoid breaches and fines. We will simplify HIPAA compliance, walk you through the full extent of the regulation, and provide you with actionable tips that you can implement within your practice today.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month is an opportunity to learn about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it.

Indiana state law requires anyone who suspects a child has been neglected or abused to report it to authorities. The links below include helpful resources in detecting and reporting abuse.

Last month Governor Holcomb signed Senate Bill 136, which prohibits insurance companies from dictating fees on services not covered under fully insured plans. The law takes effect on July 1.

Dental offices should continue to file claims for treatments with insurance providers. Depending on the type of insurance (e.g., self-funded plans) a patient has, some non-covered services may still be paid based on the carriers’ fee schedule.

The ADA has announced its support for the bipartisan Dental and Optometric Care Access Act, which would "prohibit vision and dental plans from price-fixing and establish other measures to protect patients from rising costs and aggressive behavior by insurers." This bill would mirror the non-covered services legislation in Indiana and other states and includes the self-funded (ERISA) plans on a national scale.

The article below explains more about the Dental and Optometric Care Access Act. We encourage you to contact your U.S. Representative to express your support for this bill.