Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Does TDA give out referrals?
We do not give out referrals of ANY kind – doctors, lawyers, etc…. for liability reasons and because we are a voluntary organization. The Texas Dental Association provides a “Find a Dentist” search function on the Public side of its we site. You can search by name, specialty, address, city, state or zip. Our list does not include all dentists in Texas – only those who are members of the TDA. We do not recommend one TDA dentist over any other.
2. Where can I find background information on a dentist?
We can only tell you if a dentist is a member of the Texas Dental Association. Contact Lee Ann Johnson, (512) 443-3675, leeann@tda.org. If you prefer, click on the Find a Dentist button on this website. Enter the name of the dentist and click find. If your search is successful, the dentist is a TDA member. An unsuccessful search means only that person is not a TDA member; it does not mean the dentist does not have a license to practice dentistry. The licensing and regulatory authority for dentistry in this state is the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 463-6400, www.tsbde.state.tx.us. Contact TSBDE to see if a dentist has a license to practice dentistry or other information.
3. Can I get the phone number or address for a particular doctor?
The TDA staff is not authorized to give this information over the telephone to anyone except a fellow TDA member. However, if the dentist is a TDA member, contact information for TDA member dentists is available on the Public side of the TDA website. Click on the Find a Dentist button to the left of the screen, and initiate a search. For information on all dentists licensed in Texas, contact the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 463-6400, www.tsbde.state.tx.us.
4. Where can I find dental help for disabled or low-income individuals?
Call the Texas Dentat Association Smiles Foundation at (512) 448-2441. You can also contact your local health department or one of the three dental schools in Texas:
5. How can I file a complaint?
First, please call or e-mail Cassidy Neal at (512) 443-3675 or cassidy@tda.org. For your information, the licensing and regulatory authority in this state is the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 463-6400, www.tsbde.state.tx.us, complaint hotline: 1-800-821-3205.
6. Does TDA offer Continuing Education (CE)?
Yes, TDA offers continuing education courses at its Annual Session, the TEXAS Meeting, held each May in San Antonio. For more information, click on the Annual Session button at the top of the page.
Other sources of dental CE include:
7. How many hours of Continuing Education do I need?
Dentists, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists: Contact the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE), 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite 800, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 463-6400, www.tsbde.state.tx.us about the number of
hours required and how long you need to keep records of your hours. The TSBDE does not offer CE classes.
8. How can I become certified to offer CE courses?
Contact the Texas Academy of General Dentistry (TAGD) at (512) 244-0577. Refer to the TSBDE website, rule 104.2 at www.tsbde.state.tx.us
9. Who can I contact regarding OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration, US Department of Labor) Regulations?
Contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org. OSHA has a web page dedicated to dental office safety concerns. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/dentistry/index.html
10. Where can I get study materials for N20 (Nitrous Oxide)?
11. Who can I contact for questions regarding Hygienists?
Contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
12. Where can I find information about Job Placement?
There is an online job placement center at www.tda.org. For more information, please contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
13. Where can I find a list of dental hygiene schools?
Go to www.tdapublic.org and click on “Careers in Dental Health.” For more information, please contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
14. Where can I find information on insurance?
TDA Perks Program for TDA Members: For health insurance, go to www.tdaperks.com or contact David Baker at (512) 443-3675, david@tda.org.
Questions/Complaints: For dental insurance questions or complaints, contact Cassidy Neal at (512) 443-3675 or cassidy@tda.org.
Employer Provided Plans: If you have a group of ten or more employees and would like dental insurance, contact David Baker, General Manager, Freedom-of-Choice Dental Plans, (512) 443-8860, david@tda.org.
If you are looking for individual coverage, contact your local dental society.
15. Where can I get information for the tax on dental supplies?
Call the Texas State Comptroller’s office in Austin, (512) 463-4600.
16. Where can I get a list of dentists in my area that accept Medicaid?
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Texas Health & Human Services hotline: 1-800-252-8264
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Texas Association of Public Health Dentists, (512) 458-7323
17. Where can I find the number of dentists in certain areas?
18. If I have questions about hourly wages and/or wage classifications for a dental office staff, who should I contact?
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U.S. Department of Labor, www.dol.gov
For more information, contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
19. Where can I get materials to use for presentations?
TDA has videos available only for our members to rent and use. You can call the ADA Catalogue and order items, (800) 947-4746. You can also try calling your local dental society. For dental education career materials, contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
20. Where can I find information on fluoridation in water?
For technical information, call the American Dental Association, (312) 440-2500, www.ada.org. Otherwise, contact Diane Rhodes, TDA Policy Manager, (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
21. How much can a dentist charge for duplication of dental records?
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Contact the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, (512) 463-6400, www.tsbde.state.tx.us, refer to TSBDE rule 108.8 Records of the Dentist.
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22. Where can a patient get a form to file for insurance?
Contact Cassidy Neal at (512) 443-3675, cassidy@tda.org or call the ADA at (312) 440-2500.
23. How can a Dental Assistant become certified?
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Contact Diane Rhodes, TDA’s Policy Manager at (512) 443-3675, diane@tda.org.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Contact Stefanie Clegg at (512) 443-3675 or stefanie@tda.org.
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