STAYIN' ALIVE WITH MEDICARE: A DENTIST'S GUIDE
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Credits: 3
Audience: Dentists
Teaching Methods: Lecture/Panel
Prerequisites: No prior level of skill, knowledge, or experience is required for participation in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Gain invaluable insights into the complexities of Medicare and its growing impact on dental practices. Once a distant concern for many, Medicare has become increasingly relevant, affecting day-to-day operations with both original Medicare and the myriad of Medicare Advantage plans presented by patients.
If you find Medicare confusing, you're not alone. This course will demystify the Medicare basics every dental practice needs to understand, from the fundamentals of original Medicare to the intricacies of Medicare Advantage plans.
OBJECTIVES: Identify the different parts and their relevance.
- Explain the various enrollment options and rules that apply.
- Avoid non-compliance that can lead to monetary penalties.
- Identify and differentiate between various Medicare plans.
- Explain how the Medicare expanded dental benefits affect your dental practice.
SPEAKER: Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC
Dilaine Gloege - Dilaine Gloege, CDA, CPC, recently celebrated 39 years in dentistry. Renowned for her extensive expertise in coding and insurance, Dilaine has built a formidable reputation in the dental industry. The seven years she spent working alongside Dr. Charles Blair and Practice Booster marked a significant chapter in her professional journey, during which she played a pivotal role in developing essential coding and insurance resources for dental teams.
Dilaine's contributions include several prestigious publications, where she has provided valuable insights for the Insurance Solutions Newsletter, helping readers stay informed about industry developments. Her involvement with Coding with Confidence and Administration with Confidence has empowered numerous professionals to navigate the complexities of dental coding and administration. Moreover, her work on Medical Dental Cross-Coding with Confidence has offered critical guidance on cross-coding between medical and dental billing.
As the founder of Tidewater Dental Consulting, Dilaine continues to demonstrate her commitment to education and excellence, offering invaluable resources and training to dental teams nationwide through her speaking, writing, and consulting. Her dedication to advancing knowledge and expertise now extends to her role as a legal analyst, where she brings her meticulous approach and industry insights to the legal field, helping dentists navigate payer audits and other investigations.
Residing in the southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, Dilaine enjoys spending time on the beach and boating with her husband, four kids, and four grandchildren.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Speaker (or an immediate family member) has a financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with the corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program, or has a financial interest in any commercial product(s) or services they discuss in the presentation.
The VDA Team does not have any financial arrangements/affiliations to disclose relating to the content of this presentation.
The Virginia Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The Virginia Dental Association designates each activity with the noted CE credits. Please refer to the description of each activity for the number of CE credits. The VAPD continuing education activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between VAPD and VDA. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at ADA.org/CERP.
