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Maximizing Insurance Reimbursement: A Guide to Avoiding Common Claim Mistakes

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dawn Patrick , Dental Practice Coach + Director of Operations IgniteDDS Submitting dental insurance claims can be a time-consuming and frustrating process if not done correctly. Example Narratives for Common Dental Insurance Procedures Restorative Procedures 1. Hygiene and Periodontal Procedures 1.

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How Dental Insurance Claims are Processed for Reimbursement (Importance of Proper Narratives)

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Angela Holland Dental insurance claims are a fundamental part of any dental practices revenue cycle. In this blog, we will break down the process of dental insurance claims reimbursement , highlighting how it works and why including a proper narrative is essential for prompt and accurate payment.

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Ain’t Got Time for Perio Charting? Try Finding Time for a Board Hearing and Investigation

Dentistry Gone Digital

The Importance of Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluations Lessons from Dr. A.R. By: Candy Velez CRDH, BSDH Take a moment to reflect on your approach to periodontal charting. Do you rely on quick assessments, visual inspection, or a PSR score, instead of performing a full periodontal evaluation? This is exactly where Dr. A.R.

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The Big Bad Board of Dentistry: What Power Do They Really Have?

Dentistry Gone Digital

Insurance Companies (Rare but Serious) In some cases, insurance providers, particularly Medicaid or Medicare, may report a dentist for fraudulent billing, unnecessary treatment, or improper documentation. Final Thoughts & Next Steps In the next blog, we will take a deep dive into the periodontal violations in Dr. A.R.s

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Technavio Report: AI and Tech Advances Propel Intraoral Scanners Market Expansion

Dental News and Technology

These scanners play a critical role in diagnosing and treating dental conditions such as edentulism, periodontal disease, dental caries, and tooth loss, especially in geriatric populations and individuals with unhealthy lifestyles. Limited Insurance Reimbursement : Diagnostic procedures often lack coverage.

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Perfect Smile Dental Studio Announces Launch of New Website

Dentistry Today

With a wealth of information about services offered, accepted insurance plans, payment and financing options, and more, the new website aims to give all patients clarity about the dental care options available to them. Ruben Mesia, a periodontal specialist who cares for patients with advanced dental issues.

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3 Things Dentists Should Stop Saying

Dentistry Gone Digital

SRP is the appropriate non surgical periodontal therapy for patients with bone loss and periodontal disease. If the options are between surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy, most people are going to sign right up for that SRP! However, even the most simple and straight forward extractions is oral surgery.