The patient has a legal right to the information, but the dentist has a corresponding legal right to the documentation. The dentist should furnish a copy of the patient records to the patient and retain the original records.
As of Nov. 4, logging into the MDA site has changed with the launch of the new MDA database. Your previous password will no longer work for logging into the new MDA database. Follow these steps to reset your password and get logged in:
• Enter the email you previously used for logging in and follow the prompts.
• You’ll be asked to set your new password.
• Once you’re logged in, you can click My Profile in the top right corner to update your profile, renew membership, and more.
