Linda Altenhoff, DDS

Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Linda Altenhoff serves as Chief Dental Officer for MCNA. Dr. Altenhoff is the former Chief Dental Officer for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Office of Inspector General and has held several leadership positions in national professional organizations including President of the Medicaid/Medicare/CHIP State Dental Association (MSDA) and member of the Board of Directors of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD). A Texas licensed general dentist, she has an array of professional experience as a dental practitioner, a nationally recognized lecturer, and a leader in the oversight of Medicaid and CHIP oral health programs. Dr. Altenhoff provides expert oversight of MCNA's Special Investigation Unit as it carries out targeted fraud and abuse detection activities in conjunction with state partners and the Office of Inspector General.