CDT codes play a crucial role in dentistry, particularly in dental billing and insurance processes. CDT codes are a comprehensive set of procedural identifiers developed and updated annually by the ADA. They serve as a universal “dental coding” language that allows billing staff to accurately...
As a dental professional, you understand the importance of providing top-notch oral healthcare to your patients. However, the financial aspect of running a successful dental practice is equally crucial. Dental billing plays a significant role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of your practice....
Is your business culture suffering due to inconsistency and the need to be more organized? It's time to embrace the power of well-documented systems. People + Process = Proficiency. Glenda Acevedo is a documentologist. She talks about what a documentologist is and how she can...
In this episode, Lisa Copeland, CEO of Communicate with Influence, shares her insights on bridging generational gaps for dental professionals. The discussion dives into recognizing generational differences within dental practices, addressing how these nuances affect team dynamics and patient care. Lisa emphasizes the need for...
When billing dental insurance claims there are so many rules and regulations that things can get confusing. Especially when there are two carriers involved. When a patient has two insurance plans, it can sometimes be unclear how the second plan functions. In the following, we...
What if you were able to increase revenue without working longer hours or spending more money? The good news is that this is all possible and you can start today! Spending over 25 years in the dental industry in multiple roles, I have seen what...
You may be wondering what eAssist can do for you and your practice. To give you an idea, we spoke with Dr. Hall who shared his experience. Not only was he able to focus more on patients and less on insurance but he also was...
In this episode of the Dental MBA podcast, Penny Reed has the opportunity to chat with Jinesh Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Uptime Health. Most practices spend so much time and focus on staffing and having a productive patient schedule, that many of the critical...
It’s tempting to think that once a patient provides their insurance coverage, all we need to do is send a claim and receive payment. Unfortunately, that’s wishful thinking. Insurance plans are full of regulations and provisions that we need to wade through before determining if...
With each new year comes changes in dental billing. Whether it's updates to software, dental codes, or insurance plans, the field is constantly evolving. One item updated for 2024 is the ADA claim form. The form is required for all dental claims and hasn’t been...
Your administrative staff have many duties throughout the typical day in the office. From scheduling and greeting patients to submitting dental billing claims, office managers and everyone in between has an important job to accomplish. Some of these duties are more tedious than others, and...
Dental insurance plans are full of clauses and provisions, which can lead to confusion when billing a dental claim. There's a lot to remember, whether it’s waiting periods, alternative benefit downgrades, or missing tooth clauses. Speaking of missing tooth clauses, what are they? In the...
