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. To view a copy of this license, visit [link].

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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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David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

APRIL 26, 2024

The answer is that the patient can use HSA/FSA to pay the practice in full and then reimburse their HSA/FSA when the insurance reimbursement check is received. It would be easier for the patient to put the full treatment amount on their credit card and subsequently get reimbursed to the extent allowed by the insurance company.

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Dentistry Today

APRIL 29, 2024

Dental Care Acworth With proprietary AI x-ray analysis capabilities, Pearl can analyze AI-detected evidence in patient radiographs and integrate it with treatment data from practice management systems, bringing consistency and confidence to the dental industry and the patients it serves.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Perspective being what it is…the changes in dental insurance coverage could signal needed hope. It has to do with the perceived alignment between medical and dental insurance providers. If you’re glass-half-full person there’s reason to be hopeful. An industry survey indicates that a shift coming.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

His legacy of innovation, mentorship, and dedication to dental practice management will forever be remembered. As a pioneer in the field, he played a pivotal role in reshaping dental practice management. Practice Booster, the brainchild of Dr. Blair, remains committed to honoring his vision.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ) announced that two of its executives will be featured presenters at the upcoming national conference hosted by AADOM—the largest Dental Office Manager association in the United States. eAssist was recently selected as the official dental billing solution provider for AADOM.

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Off the Cusp

JUNE 8, 2022

The insurance workflow has historically been one of the more time-intensive and frustrating processes for dental offices. But the Eaglesoft Insurance Suite makes managing this part of the business faster and more efficient – all for one low monthly fee. Eaglesoft Insurance Suite: 4 key solutions in one offering.

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Dentistry Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

eAssist Dental Solutions ( www.dentalbilling.com ), the nation’s leading provider of dental billing and patient billing services for dental offices, recently announced the launch of its new AI-powered technology. ” eAssist’s services are now supported by leading edge, AI-powered software. .”

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Planet DDS

MARCH 6, 2024

Here is how sophisticated, cloud-based practice management systems are incorporating automation, workflow tools, reporting, and analytics to help DSOs improve their RCM processes and increase collections. That’s become especially important as dental practices face turnover and staffing shortages.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

eAssist Dental Solutions As part of the Practice Management educational program: Practice Booster CEO and coding expert Dr. Jim DiMarino will explain how dental practices can increase revenue by coding and documenting correctly.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 27, 2022

One such opportunity lies in software that improves your insurance claim process, such as Eaglesoft Insurance Suite. Here are six ways it can reinforce practice resilience, stabilize cash flow and free up office staff time. To learn more about how Eaglesoft Insurance Suite can bolster it even further, click here.

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

The product integrates directly into any Practice Management System (PMS) and Imaging software systems creating seamless workflows for dental professionals. The infusion of capital led by one of the largest investors in dental technology will allow Denti.AI By automating the entire data entry process, Denti.AI

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Off the Cusp

APRIL 2, 2021

In a world that seems to be constantly creating new challenges, one old nemesis remains the same: insurance reimbursement. Like all businesses, dental insurance is concerned with profit, which means maximizing income and minimizing payouts. Insurance coordinator. Insurance coordinator. Create workflows.

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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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Dental Buzz

JANUARY 10, 2018

When I was a kid, my dad would tell me on the way to the dentist to be prepared to pay out of my own pocket for any cavities I had. $38 38 per filling was an insane amount of money for an eight year old with a 75 cent allowance per week and 7-Eleven candy […].

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 20, 2021

million in venture funding and built artificial intelligence models to detect a variety of dental conditions such as cavities, gum disease, tartar and impacted teeth. Overjet's software is already in daily use by multiple large dental insurance companies to automate and improve the accuracy of dental claims review.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 8, 2023

Completely future-proofing your practice is nearly impossible, but being prepared and ahead of the curve isn’t. Augment your reliance on dental insurance with creative financing options. Design an in-house dental membership plan to avoid the insurance back and forth or give patients an affordable care option.

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YapiApp

MAY 25, 2022

Indeed, successful dental practices have optimal schedules because they know how to fill a dental clinic calendar by removing common patient scheduling challenges such as: Putting patients on hold who call to book an appointment. Forgetting to address insurance before fully booking the appointment. ………

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Coaches Corner

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Check out these marketing tips for your dental office for the month of November. We share ideas to help stay abreast in today’s dental field. The Madow Center also shares some practice management tips and ideas including an end of the year insurance letter. You will not want to miss these tips!

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Off the Cusp

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Insurance friendly. Our patients see their dental insurance as part of their paycheck. Our patients see their dental insurance as part of their job’s compensation package. Work on these four areas like a top 20% will work on their health in 2021 and your practice will be healthier than it’s ever been.

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

AUGUST 12, 2021

The best way to determine if your dental office’s marketing strategy is working is through assessing metrics, sometimes known as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). There are some good dental practice management software overlay tools out there to use, but be prepared to tack on another $4,000 – $5,000 to your marketing budget!

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Up-to-date, user-friendly, well-supported practice management software is invaluable in solving such issues. By organizing all the information generated during each visit and putting it at the team’s fingertips, a good practice management system helps make sure that your efforts in the chair don’t go to waste.

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YapiApp

MAY 25, 2022

✅ Pre-qualify Patients by Asking for Insurance For some patients in your practice, their first conversation with your office will be a call about what types of insurance you take. Usually, that conversation would immediately qualify or disqualify the patient from booking an appointment with the practice.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Compare that experience to being set free from the “clutches” of dental insurance. It could be a reality when you get clarity on the question - what is a dental membership plan? You know that feeling of “breaking-free” from something that’s held you captive?

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Planet DDS

JULY 12, 2021

Plant a seed in your patients about the need to monitor and use their remaining dental insurance benefits. Thinking about or ready to update your dental practice management software? Again, educate your patients around related themes via your newsletters, emails, text messages, blog content, and social media.

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Denticle

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The product integrates directly into any Practice Management System (PMS) and Imaging software systems creating seamless workflows for dental professionals. The infusion of capital led by one of the largest investors in dental technology will allow Denti.AI By automating the entire data entry process, Denti.AI

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 31, 2024

Noah Levine, Editorial Director of Dental Products Report In 2024 private dental practices will continue to feel financially squeezed by internal and external factors.

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Coaches Corner

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Practice Management Reminders. Insurance Renewals. Many of your patients’ dental insurance maximums renew on January 1st. There you have it with some leadership, practice management, and marketing tips and ideas for January 2021. Compliment and reward the behaviors you want to see more of.

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Planet DDS

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Dental Insurance Acceptance Insurance companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up the process of accepting claims, which in turn can accelerate payouts to dental practices. AI algorithms can also predict potential issues, so dentists can intervene before problems occur.

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Planet DDS

JANUARY 8, 2023

Most likely these are due to poor business systems like outdated practice management software, poor employee onboarding experience, no continuing education plan, and others. Tracking down patients to pay their co-pays and processing insurance claims can create headaches for everyone involved and can be expensive. Easy, right?

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Best Online Marketing Companies for Dentists

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Measuring this one is easy — simply count the number of new patients input into your practice management system. If you remember from our “ How to Generate More New Patients for Your Dental Practice ” blog post a couple of years ago, we broke down all the ways you can get new patients: A Custom Dental Website.

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YapiApp

MARCH 21, 2023

These digital dental patient forms can input the record of the patients automatically in software, cutting down the admin work. You can also upload the insurance information and payment process on the software to make checkout easier.

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YapiApp

MARCH 21, 2023

These digital dental patient forms can input the record of the patients automatically in software, cutting down the admin work. You can also upload the insurance information and payment process on the software to make checkout easier.

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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 11, 2021

Do you practice how to respond to questions about dental insurance or billing? How would you grade the team’s phone etiquette? Are you using “tell me” statements to draw patients out of their shells? Are you staying on the phone with a new patient for the right amount of time? Step 2: Assess your current phone system.

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YapiApp

JUNE 17, 2021

For example, you might send an e-blast toward the end of the year , reminding patients that their dental insurance benefits are expiring and they should “use them or lose them.” Keeping the lines of communications open enables you to remind patients of your services at certain times of the year when they are most likely to want them.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dental Care Costs Can Range from $51,000 for Single Adult Coverage to $95,000 for Couple and Family Coverage During a Lifetime According to the Synchrony "Lifetime of Dental Care Costs" Study 58% of Americans Say Dental Care is Not Affordable STAMFORD, Conn. , Researchers also conducted 22 dentist/practice manager interviews.

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