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.
Many types of toothpaste are. highly abrasive and actually strip away tooth enamel which never grows back. The teeth may become. sensitive when tooth enamel is worn away. Toothpasteâs abrasiveness is measure by its Relative Dentin. Abrasivity (RDA). The table below shows the RDA of some common toothpastes. We suggest that you. use toothpastes with lower RDA ratings. In addition to finding toothpaste that is minimally abrasive, we suggest finding one with fluoride. Fluoride helps strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.