Description:
The expansion of Medicare coverage for certain medically necessary dental services has created new opportunities for oral health professionals to support patients undergoing complex medical treatments. Yet many clinicians remain unsure about who qualifies, what services may be covered, and how to navigate participation in Medicare.
Join CareQuest Institute for a webinar that will provide a practical overview of Medicare's dental benefit, including eligible patient populations, recent policy developments, and the current state of provider participation. Through case-based examples, experts will examine how Medicare's dental coverage applies in practice for medically complex procedures, including cancer treatment. Speakers will highlight strategies for assessing dental readiness, coordinating care with medical teams, recognizing potential oral complications, and connecting patients to appropriate services and resources.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the scope of Medicare's dental benefit, including eligible patient populations, covered services, and recent policy developments.
- Identify oral health considerations and dental treatment needs for patients with Medicare coverage who are preparing to undergo medically necessary therapies.
- Explain the components of care coordination for medically complex patients with Medicare coverage.
Moderator:
- Danielle Apostolon, Program Manager, Health Transformation, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
Presenters:
- Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, Assistant Professor, Director of the Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard Medical School
- Katherine France, DMD, MBE, Director, Advanced Graduate Education in Oral Medicine, Mass General Brigham, Harvard School of Dental Medicine