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Periodontal disease, scaling and root planing

Get clinical guidelines, outcomes and documentation essentials.

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Streamlined claims and PTE submission now on the Provider Portal

UHCdental.com enhancements simplify the claim and pre-treatment estimate (PTE) submission process.

See the updates Streamlined claims and PTE submission now on the Provider Portal

Join us at the 2025 AADOM conference

We’ll be part of the 2025 American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) Conference in Round Rock, Texas Sept. 4-6.

Learn more Join us at the 2025 AADOM conference

Recredentialing just got easier with SKYGEN’s Dental Hub

Our new digital resource, SKYGEN’s Dental Hub, helps simplify the application and credentialing process.

Read more Recredentialing just got easier with SKYGEN’s Dental Hub

Explore our updated provider resources
We’ve updated our provider resources, so you have the most recent information to help you do business with us. 

Dental Savings expanded access
Dental Benefit Providers, Inc. has expanded its Dental Savings Complete and Dental Savings Program to include 7 more states.

New KelseyCare Advantage plans in 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, providers participating in the UnitedHealthcare National Medicare Dental Network may begin seeing patients with a new KelseyCare Advantage plan.

Missouri: Annual survey requirement for Missouri Medicaid
Missouri HealthNet Division (MHD) requires providers to complete an annual survey to ensure Medicaid patients in Missouri receive timely access to care. 

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The role of preventive care in reducing health care costs
We’re committed to supporting preventive care through comprehensive coverage for regular check-ups and cleanings.

Get eligibility info on the Provider Portal
We’ve made it easier to find eligibility information on UHCdental.com.

Use SKYGEN’s Dental Hub for simplified credentialing
Our new digital resource, SKYGEN’s Dental Hub, helps simplify the application and credentialing process.

Explore our updated provider resources
We’ve updated our provider resources, so you have the most recent information to do business with us. 

Action required to maintain UHCdental.com access 
Coming soon, you and your team will no longer be able to use email as an authentication method when signing in to UHCdental.com.

Rhode Island: Ensuring quality dental care for children
The Rhode Island RIte Smiles program is committed to providing high-quality dental care to children across the state.

New York: Enhancing patient care with dental HEDIS measures OED and TFC
Dental HEDIS® measures OED and TFC help ensure patients receive the necessary services to maintain optimal oral health.

Wisconsin: Say Cheese Dental Network
As a Dental Benefit Providers Medicare participating provider, Say Cheese Dental members are eligible to have services done at your office.

Dental Word of Mouth newsletter

 

2025 CDT Code changes

Get the American Dental Association’s annual changes to the Current Dental Terminology codes.

 

Fluoride for the whole family: Protecting smiles at every age

Help families understand the benefits of fluoride for children and adults.

 

Fostering inclusive dental care for a diverse pediatric Medicaid population

Learn how to ensure pediatric dental services resonate with the diverse backgrounds of Rhode Island’s Medicaid-covered children.

 

In the practice spotlight ─ Purchase Park Orthodontics 

Learn how Purchase Park Orthodontics uses innovative technologies to provide quality care. 

 

New Dental Savings discount products 

In March 2025, Dental Benefit Providers, Inc. will offer Dental Savings Complete and Dental Savings Program.

 

New KelseyCare Advantage plans in 2025

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, a new KelseyCare Advantage plan was added to the UnitedHealthcare National Medicare Dental Network. 

 

Access Lincoln Financial patients nationally through the Lincoln DentalConnect network 

You are in network with the Lincoln DentalConnect® dental PPO plans as a UnitedHealthcare dental provider. Make sure you’re registered on the Lincoln DentalConnect provider portal.

 

National appointment and availability standards

Review national standards that apply to contracted providers participating with UnitedHealthcare commercial networks.

 

California, Connecticut, Maryland and Texas dentists: State-required appointment availability standards

Please review the required appointment availability standards and after hours for California, Connecticut, Maryland and Texas.

 

California dentists: Reminder regarding California Language Assistance Regulations 

All health plans in California must provide language assistance services to members with limited English proficiency (LEP).

 

Rhode Island dental plan complaints and appeals process

Review the regulatory requirement related to provider complaints, grievances and appeals in Rhode Island.

Dental Word of Mouth newsletter 

Access the new ADA claim form
Learn more about the new American Dental Association (ADA) claim form, aimed to streamline the claim submission process and help make it easier to receive payments for services.

Check out our 2 new oral health and tobacco cessation courses
Our new self-paced learning courses can help support your practice and improve the patient experience.

Our upgraded Medicaid provider portal is live
We improved our Medicaid provider portal to make it easier to serve our Medicaid members.

In the practice spotlight ─ Greater Philadelphia Health Action 
Discover how Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) provides a total health care home to its patients in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Explore our updated provider resources
See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section have recently been updated.

New network agreement with Network Health of Wisconsin
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Network Health of Wisconsin will enroll new Medicare groups for dental coverage under the Say Cheese Dental Network.

Access Lincoln Financial patients nationally through the Lincoln DentalConnect network 
You are in network with the Lincoln DentalConnect® dental PPO plans as a UnitedHealthcare dental provider. Make sure you’re registered on the Lincoln DentalConnect provider portal.

Comprehensive dental care for children in Rhode Island
Ensure you’re providing early and periodic dental screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) services to eligible children enrolled in the RIte Smiles plan in accordance with the Rhode Island EPSDT Periodicity Schedule.

Dental Word of Mouth newsletter 

Complete and attest to our newly updated training courses
Your participation in these courses is critical to upholding the highest standards in our program.

Be prepared for new security enhancements to your UHCdental.com account
Learn more about the changes coming and the authentication options in place to help ensure your portal access.

Avoid claim review delays by submitting patient x-rays correctly
See how to properly submit pre-treatment estimates or date of service claims electronically.

The importance of documentation in the dental office
Learn more about the critical role documentation plays in helping ensure high-quality patient care and practice efficiency.

Explore the updated provider resources your practice needs
See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section have recently been updated.

See you at the AADOM conference in September 
Don’t miss our educational session on Medicare Advantage: Driving growth in the industry and your practice.

In the practice spotlight ─ Pacific Dental Services Foundation 
Explore the Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s mission of improving oral health through increased local, national and internal opportunities for oral care.

Dental care during pregnancy
Improving an expectant mother’s oral health is an important part of overall maternal care during pregnancy.

Smoking cessation: Oral health and tobacco connection
Help your patients understand how oral health issues can be linked to systemic health conditions such as the effect of using tobacco.

Say hello to the new Provider Online Academy
Learn about this robust training and education library featuring interactive, self-paced learning courses that can support your practice, enhance your workflow and improve the patient experience.

Weighing the options of interim and immediate dentures
Help your patients understand their options, financial consequences and the overall success of these prosthetic treatments. 

In the Practice Spotlight ─ 1st Scottsdale Dental
See about how this Arizona-based practice is providing quality dental care and working closely with us to better serve our members.

Explore updated provider resources your practice needs
See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section on UHCdental.com have recently been updated.

2024 CDT Code changes
The American Dental Association makes annual changes to the Current Dental Terminology codes.

Help patients avoid the emergency room
You can play an important role in preventing patients from visiting the emergency room for dental concerns.

National appointment and availability standards
Review our national standards that apply to contracted providers who participate with the UnitedHealthcare commercial networks.

Explore updated provider resources your practice needs
See which documents in the Provider Resources and Support section on UHCdental.com have recently been updated.

Welcome new employer health plans
We are excited to welcome new dental members for 2024.

MediGold now offers Medicare Advantage dental products in Michigan
Learn what this means for you.

Rhode Island Medicaid member renewal process
Help your patients navigate their Medicaid renewal.

New year. New features and resources for you and your staff.
New training and education resources to help your practice thrive.

California, Connecticut, Maryland and Texas dentists: State required appointment availability standards

California dentists: Language assistance regulations reminder

Rhode Island dentists: Dental plan complaints and appeals process

Dental Word of Mouth newsletter

Exciting changes to coverage for core buildups, free soft tissue grafts and composite restorations on UnitedHealthcare commercial plans
Learn about enhanced dental benefits for eligible members in our 2024 UnitedHealthcare commercial plans

Grow your knowledge about Medicare Advantage plans, DentaQual scores and fraud, waste and abuse
Explore self-paced trainings and resources available on UHC On Air to support your practice.

Explore updated provider resources your practice needs
See what’s been recently updated in the Provider Resources and Support area.

Making a difference: Talking with patients about the risks of human papilloma virus and oral cancer prevention
Educating your patients about the dangers and ways to prevent oral cancer can help ensure the future health of your patients at any age.