For the first performance year of MIPS, 2017, CMS is providing several different options for providers to choose their. participation level and performance period. To avoid a penalty for 2019, in 2017, providers can choose to report either:
Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Relative dentin abrasivity (RDA) is a method of measuring of the erosive effect of abrasives in toothpaste on tooth dentin. It involves using standardized abrasives compared against the test sample.
Toothpasteâs abrasiveness is measured by its Relative Dentin Abrasively (RDA). the RDA of some common toothpaste. We suggest that you use toothpastes with the lowest RDA ratings. In addition to finding a toothpaste that is minimally abrasive, we suggesting finding one with fluoride.