DENTAL DIGEST On August 22, 2025, Dr. Bruce Ward, CDA president, published an article in National Newswatch about the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP represents a substantial federal investment in public dental coverage, yet several challenges remain, such as treatment delays, administrative issues, and preauthorization requirements that can slow down or even deny certain care for patients. Dr. Ward highlighted the risk posed if employers scale back private dental benefits and also noted human resource challenges reported by dental professionals. Read more to discover the recommendations that CDA has put forward to help improve the CDCP and ensure it becomes a lasting pillar of the national health care system. The recommendation include CDA urging the federal government to: • Streamline preauthorization and processing claims to reduce delays A Patient-First Dental Program Still Needs Work • Protect existing private benefits through policy safeguards • Invest in workforce training and recruitment, particularly for dental assistants and dental hygienists • Support dental schools to ensure students can complete their training As part of CDA’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all dental offices using CDAnet/ITRANS have access to the latest features and benefits, ITRANS v.1 will be officially retired on June 30, 2026. ITRANS is CDA’s secure service that enables dental offices to submit insurance claims through their practice management software. Since its introduction in 2004, the ITRANS system has evolved significantly. In 2019, ITRANS 2.0 was launched, providing a higher level of service and offering additional features, such as: • Smoother performance: ITRANS 2.0 improves the speed of transactions and is less prone to system slowdowns. • Automatic carrier updates: Your practice management software stays aligned with the latest carrier claim options– no manual updates required. (Available when implemented by the dental software). • Auto-renewal of CDA Digital IDs: With auto-renewal, your CDA Digital ID stays active without manual intervention, saving time and eliminating administrative hassles. • Streamlined setup: ITRANS 2.0 installs quickly with fewer configuration requirements, minimizing downtime and ensuring a seamless transition for dental offices. Original Version of ITRANS Retiring in 2026 • Quick access: The CDA Practice Support application includes the installer for new CDA Digital IDs, and quick access to the CDA PSS website at services.cda-adc.ca. These ITRANS 2.0 enhancements provide a smooth, secure and efficient claims experience for your practice. If your office is currently using ITRANS v.1, contact your dental software vendor to request an upgrade to ITRANS 2.0 before June 30, 2026, to avoid any claim transmission disruptions. Step-by-step instructions on how to determine if your office currently uses ITRANS v.1 or ITRANS 2.0 are available at: bit.ly/3Kc7rnr If you have any questions or need support, please contact your dental software vendor or the Help Desk at 1-866-788-1212 or support@goitrans.com. See: bit.ly/4mpwPDI 17 Issue 5 | 2025 |
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