In the not-so-distant past, implants were not very predictable. Technology has advanced significantly, and today’s implants are much more predictable and reliable for patients. Implants are a new adjunct to dentistry, providing patients the option for the highest standard of tooth replacement. The CDT codes have...

Do you feel like your morning huddles and team meetings are effective? The most synergized and successful dental teams utilize their morning huddles and team meetings to motivate, educate, strategize, and proactively address potential roadblocks. Here are tips to help you design efficient morning huddles...

It is easy to assume that the dental practice management software auto-fills all of the ADA claim form boxes correctly, but the reality is that while the form may auto-fill there should always be additional eyes on the claim before it is sent. Do you...

When speaking at various dental meetings, and when responding to email questions about extractions, I have encountered some confusion about the difference between simple extractions (code D7140) and surgical extractions  (code D7210).  Understanding the differences requires understanding the nomenclature, so let’s dive into each so...

Dealing with dental insurance takes up a major part of a dental administrator’s day. For many offices, it is factored into everything from scheduling to treatment planning to the dental billing processes. The constant changes from insurance carriers are a lot to keep up with...

Your office manager is so much more than just an employee of your practice. They’re your friend, business partner, and the person in the office most aligned with your practice goals for success. They work diligently every day towards the ultimate success of the practice,...

Does your dental practice still receive paper checks from insurance carriers? Insurance payments on services rendered could be hitting your practice bank account much sooner with EFT payments. You may have considered switching to EFT payments, but just haven’t had time. But you also don’t...

A dental office isn’t always the easiest place to work, and the administrative staff has a long list of responsibilities that includes patient collections, customer service, dental billing processes, and so much more. These all add up to an overwhelming day-to-day workload. If you’re not...

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