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.
To obtain a California registered dental assistant (RDA) license from the Dental Board of California (Board), candidates must: Pass a hands-on practical examination performed on a typodont. Pass a State computerized written general knowledge examination.