Michael Giorlando, DDS

Dental Director, Louisiana

Dr. Michael Giorlando serves as MCNA's Louisiana Dental Director. Dr. Giorlando is a graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. After graduation, he served as a dental instructor of dental lab technology and as an assistant clinical professor at the LSU School of Dentistry Oral Medicine and Radiology Department from 1984 to 1992. In addition to his work with LSU School of Dentistry, Dr. Giorlando maintained a private general dental practice in New Orleans. His clinical experience paired with his executive administrative skills and team level management allow him to effectively communicate with MCNA's state partners and the Louisiana professional dental community. As MCNA's Dental Director, Dr. Giorlando provides oversight for and management of the company's Clinical Reviewers, which are the initial point of contact for dentists across the state. This collaborative relationship promotes MCNA's goal of assuring that Medicaid recipients are provided with quality, medically necessary dental care and services.