Dental News and Technology

JULY 2, 2024

P earl , the global leader in dental AI solutions, has announced the launch of Precheck, a groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered insurance eligibility and benefits verification tool.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Pearl , the global leader in dental AI solutions, has announced the launch of Precheck, a groundbreaking new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered insurance eligibility and benefits verification tool.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JUNE 22, 2022

One of the big issues that new dentists face is learning the ins and outs of insurance — it’s a lot of paperwork! 4 Common Dental Insurance Misconceptions. In case this sounds like you, here are four common misconceptions about dental insurance to avoid: Misconception 1: Delta doesn’t cover out-of-network care.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 1, 2023

A frequent topic of discussion on social media these days is whether to drop out of dental insurance plans. In the most recent Levin Group national dental survey, we found that only 10% of practices stated that they were completely fee-for-service. How many patients are in any of the insurance plans accepted by the practice?

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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

Through this new partnership, CAA introduced an innovative suite of insurance products and a digital-first customer experience to their more than seven million members across the country, effective January 1, 2024. “We Policies are underwritten by Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company. Together with our U.S.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 2, 2023

Dental practitioners need support to ensure the treatment plans they recommend will be accepted by patients who want to know how much of the cost their insurer will cover and how much out-of-pocket expense they will incur.

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 17, 2024

16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solutionreach, a leading patient engagement and communication platform, is proud to announce the launch of its advanced dental insurance management capabilities, including Insurance Verification. LEHI, Utah , Jan.

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Oral Health Group

JUNE 27, 2022

Processing dental insurance claims can be a complex and confusing task. Unfortunately, this can be challenging if … The post 7 Ways to Streamline Dental Insurance Claims Processing appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 9, 2024

“Dental office cash flow and profitability depends, to a large extent, on their ability to collect all that is rightfully owed to them by dental insurance carriers and/or their patients,” explained James DiMarino , DMD, MSEd, CDC, CEO of Practice Booster.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 16, 2024

The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) has approved model legislation aimed at enhancing the value patients receive from dental insurance plans. If the set percentage isn’t met, refunds to insured patients are mandated. Click here to read more.

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Oral Health Group

MAY 23, 2022

Insurance is an intimidating concept for most patients. Thus, it’s important for dental clinics … The post How is Dental Insurance Verification Helpful in Validating Patient Benefits? appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Healthplex, a dental insurance provider based in Uniondale, New York, has reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General’s office to pay $400,000 following a 2021 data breach. The post Dental Insurer Pays Hefty Fine for Data Breach appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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Dental News and Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

23 January 21, 2021 The ADA is offering a free educational webinar in February to assist new and existing dental office managers, staff and dentists who are looking for guidance and insights as they try to navigate the dental insurance maze. Dental Insurance 101: A Beginners Course for Office Staff streams Feb.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 15, 2024

Zentist, the leading cloud-based insurance Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) software for U.S. dental groups, proudly announces the introduction of Cavi AR, an additional innovative solution that is part of their product suite, Remit AI. Cavi AR enhances the operational efficiency of dental support organizations (DSOs).

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 10, 2023

The CDA-sponsored bill , now a law, aims to enhance dental plan disclosures for both dentists and patients. This statute is designed to help dental healthcare providers and patients have a clearer understanding of the type of insurance plan before the billing process begins. Rizkallah, DDS. “I

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 20, 2023

The fiery debate lasted nearly two hours and covered the ADA’s role in advocating for MLRs, the recent article co-authored by Vujicic on value-based dentistry (VBD) in the Journal of the American Dental Association ( JADA ) (June 2023) , as well as a myriad of subjects concerning the dental insurance industry.

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Modern Family Dental

MAY 8, 2024

Do you know what a dental membership or heard of dental saving plans before? Ever feel like boosting your dental health is a maze of too many choices? Dental insurance can especially make it more complicated than it needs to be. It’s like your dental health’s new BFF.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 12, 2024

Senate Bill 132, introduced by Senator Liz Brown, aims to address issues in dental insurance and healthcare practices. DeLayne Lefevre, DDS, testified before the Senate Health Committee, highlighting challenges she faced with patients unable to pay due to insurance complications. Click here to read more.

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Dental News and Technology

AUGUST 16, 2022

11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental insurance continues to support optimal health as highlighted in the recently released 2022 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Findings from the Delta Dental-commissioned research of U.S.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 10, 2022

On November 8, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voted for the “A Law Relative to Regulation of Dental Insurance,” which requires dental insurance companies to spend 83% or more of members’ premiums on dental expenses and improving the quality of plans as opposed to administrative costs. Click here to read more.

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Best Dentist in Houston

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

An Overview Of Braces & Dental Insurance Dental insurance coverage for braces can be a crucial consideration for individuals or families seeking orthodontic treatment. Contact Us What specific orthodontic treatments does the dental insurance plan cover?

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Dentistry Today

MAY 7, 2024

Overjet has introduced the next evolution of its Insurance Intelligence Platform. The AI-powered platform now streamlines clinical workflows from end to end—so dental insurers can operate more efficiently while providing exceptional care to their members. About Overjet Overjet is the world-leader in dental AI.

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YapiApp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Verify a Patient’s Dental Insurance with The Ease of Patient Online Scheduling. An online booking platform that streamlines dental insurance verification can make your job easier and improve the patient experience. Reduce Individual Patient Processing and Streamline Dental Insurance Collection.

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90210 Dentist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Below, we discuss porcelain veneers and explore why they may not be covered by insurance — and what you can do to determine if they are. But will your dental insurance cover the procedure? Dental Insurance and Porcelain Veneers Dental insurance policies may cover veneers, but it depends on why you’re getting them.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Massachusetts voters will consider an initiative on their November ballot that would require dental insurance companies to spend 83% or more of premiums on actual patient care, not administrative costs or taxes. The state of Massachusetts already requires medical insurance providers to spend at least 85% of premiums on patient care.

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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There are times when this principle applies to dental insurance reimbursement. The most common opening question from prospective patients is, “Do you accept the XYZ insurance plan?” It’s an insurance hang up, in more ways than one.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 30, 2022

A public ballot measure requiring Massachusetts dental insurers to spend a minimum of 83% of premiums on patient care, as opposed to administrative costs or marketing expenses, passed in the November election and was signed into law in early December. This requirement is referred to as establishing a medical loss ratio.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In November 2022, Massachusetts passed a law requiring dental insurers to spend 83% of patient premiums on actual dental care, as opposed to business and marketing expenses. The state’s “More for Your Smile” bill will require dental insurance companies to spend at least 80% of premiums on patient care.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 30, 2023

DentalInsurance.com has recently released a new report on dental plans that are causing a stir in the dental insurance market by offering coverage limits several times higher than those typically found in average PPO dental insurance plans. Unfortunately, this average hasn’t kept pace with inflation.

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Planet DDS

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Now is the perfect time to help your patients take full advantage of their end-of-year dental benefits. With many insurance plans having a “use it or lose it” policy, you can help your patients by reminding them of expiring benefits as we approach the end of the year. According to the National Association of Dental Plans , only 2.8%

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Denton Dental Center

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you’ve been putting off dental visits, now is the time to stop, especially if you have dental insurance. Every year, more than 100 billion in insurance premiums go unused all over the United States. The truth is—that insurance coverage that gets left on the table might be the key to maintaining your smile.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 1, 2021

As we dive deeper into 2021, dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is seeing three big issues with dental insurance that practices encounter. First , some practices have yet to switch over to the 2019 ADA insurance claim form. Note: Photo of “‘What did you make today?’

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

million Americans are without dental insurance, which significantly impedes their ability to access professional oral healthcare. As the expanded Medicaid coverage provided during the pandemic comes to a close, experts surmise that more than 14 million additional Americans will lose dental coverage by the end of 2023.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Massachusetts will implement new dental insurance regulations in January, following the approval of Question 2 by voters in the 2022 election. The law, now Chapter 287 of the Acts of 2022, mandates that dental insurers must offer refunds, adjusted by the state, if less than 83% of customer premiums are spent on members’ expenses.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 2, 2023

The infamous ransomware gang LockBit recently launched a cyberattack on Atlanta-based dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA) with devastating results — 8.9 The insurer refused; thus, the patient data are now for sale on the dark web. million patient records were compromised. Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 10, 2023

DentalInsurance.com , the pioneer of comparing dental insurance plans from different insurers within a single online marketplace, published a dental insurance study this morning examining which plans cover the most expensive oral care services. stars out of 5 on TrustPilot.

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Secure Smiles

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Even though the mouth is an integral part of the body, dental care isn’t typically covered under your health insurance policy. You need a separate dental insurance policy to cover the costs of regular oral care or you can opt to pay out of pocket. Why is Dental Insurance a Good Idea?

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