The Louisiana Dental Association
Established in 1878, the Louisiana Dental Association (LDA) is the largest professional health organization for dentists in Louisiana. It is a statewide grassroots organization whose purpose is to promote, advocate, and protect the dental professional. The LDA has nearly 1,900 members. Read More »
The information on this site is provided by the LDA with the financial support of its for-profit subsidiary, Louisiana Dental Services, Inc. (LDS). Through LDS, the LDA endorses many high-quality products and services that provide revenue to the association EVERY TIME you use them. Read More »
What's New
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Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund is Now Open +
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) opened Phase 4 of the Provider Relief Fund to applications beginning September 29 with a deadline of October 26. Eligible dental providers can… Read More -
Public Health Emergency EPSDT Dental Coverage Update +
Effective 3/18/2020, LDH extended EPSDT dental benefits coverage to enrollees who reached age 21 during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Effective February 1, 2022, LDH will end this extended benefit period… Read More -
2021 Tax Credit application period opens September 1st +
The Small Town Health Professionals credit provides an individual income tax credit for certified medical primary care health professionals. Applications will be approved as eligible on a first-come-first-serve basis as… Read More -
Vaccine Update for Oral Health Professionals +
4-7-21 If you are a dental professional that has not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the LDH website for vaccine locations and search by parish. There are plenty opportunities… Read More -
ADA's COVID-19 Response: We've got your back. Always. +
Please watch this three-minute video produced by the ADA outlining how they have supported members throughout the pandemic and will continue to do so. ADA and LDA have your back!… Read More -
LDA Legislative Session 2021 Successes +
Thank you to the Council on Government Affairs and the LDA lobbying team for the hard work and determination while filing two pieces of legislation this session. Members from all… Read More -
DentaQuest and MCNA Both Louisiana Medicaid MCOs +
Medicaid Provider Trainings LDH in coordination with DXC/Gainwell Technology is planning to host several web trainings for dental providers beginning November 30th regarding the Medicaid Eligibility Verification System. With the… Read More
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