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. The dental discount card offered a 20 percent discount at participating dentists.

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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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Oral Health Group

JULY 24, 2023

more The post Digital Dentistry Technologies and their Impact on Insurance Coverage: Exploring the Benefits and Limitations appeared first on Oral Health Group. Imagine being at the forefront of a revolution, where science meets technology to reshape an entire industry. You’re not in a Silicon Valley startup or.

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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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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 Gone Digital

MAY 11, 2022

I just got off the phone with my insurance sales rep and they informed me that it would now cost me almost $11,000 to have malpractice insurance in New York City! Rising Malpractice Insurance Costs. Now, this post isn’t to put this malpractice insurance company on blast, I simply want to share my experience!

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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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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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The Big Brush

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Life insurance is a vital way to provide your family and loved ones with financial security in the event of your untimely death. There are two major types of life insurance: term and permanent.

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Coaches Corner

MAY 30, 2023

Our patients are sooooooo insurance driven. Does my insurance cover that?) “Our patients are sooooooo insurance driven.” ” “They only want it if insurance covers it.” ” “If they would just take insurance out of the equation, treatment acceptance would be so different!”

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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. 23 from noon to 1 p.m.

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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. The number of Americans without dental insurance is three times higher than the number of those without medical insurance. 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. OAK BROOK, Ill. , 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. It received more than 71% of the total votes.

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The Big Brush

JULY 28, 2023

Disability income insurance is one way to try to protect that investment and your income while you recover. As a dental professional, you have invested significantly in your career before it even gets started. A long-term disability can put that investment in jeopardy by affecting your ability to earn an income.

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The Big Brush

JULY 12, 2023

Certain coverages, such as business overhead expense insurance, may help your practice retain financial security while you are recovering. In the event of an injury or illness, are you and your dental office prepared for the continued expenses that will accrue while you’re unable to work?

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The Big Brush

JUNE 30, 2023

The time to understand your malpractice insurance coverage is not during a lawsuit — when it’s too late to make any changes. Instead, it’s important to periodically review your malpractice coverage to ensure that your insurance company and coverage fit your current practice.

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The Big Brush

JULY 17, 2023

Whether you are a new dental school graduate or you own a practice, you’ll likely need multiple insurance policies to protect your earnings, your business, and yourself. Any time you submit an insurance application, it goes through a process called “underwriting.”

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The Big Brush

JUNE 28, 2023

If you have done your reading about disability income insurance (or any other kind of insurance coverage), you’ve probably run across the term “insurance rider,” and wondered what riders are and how they work.

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The Big Brush

JULY 24, 2023

You already know that malpractice insurance is a vital way to protect yourself and your assets from malpractice claims. However, with so many insurance providers in the marketplace, it can be a challenge to evaluate and select the right one for you.

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The Big Brush

JULY 10, 2023

When considering disability income insurance, you should know your options. One of those options is a policy that provides an own occupation definition of total disability. Here is what to know in case a disability prevents you from performing your occupation’s duties.

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Coaches Corner

MARCH 3, 2022

We hear it from dentists and team members everywhere – “my patients are driven by insurance.” ” In this episode of The Madow Dental Podcast we dig a little deeper and discover that maybe it’s the practice itself that is insurance dependent!

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Coaches Corner

MARCH 27, 2023

“Our patients are sooooooo dental insurance driven.” ” “They only want it if dental insurance covers it.” ” “If they would just take dental insurance out of the equation, treatment acceptance would be so different!” Patients are not insurance-driven, but many PRACTICES are!

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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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 3, 2023

According to a review conducted by researchers at the New York University School of Global Public Health, Americans covered by employer-sponsored health insurance plans report difficulty in affording healthcare services. More than 60% of American adults receive health insurance coverage through their employers. of women and 2.7%

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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. Ease of use.

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The Big Brush

MAY 8, 2023

While you are in training for a career in dentistry, it’s possible you may think that dealing with insurance can be deferred because, well, there’s time. Insurance can be dealt with once “real life” kicks in, you might say.

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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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 4, 2022

The ADA Health Policy Institute recently published new data that reveal why, in part, dentists are experiencing difficulty in attracting new team members—53% of private practices do not provide health insurance to their employees. Of those dental practices that do not offer any health insurance benefits, 83% cited high cost as the reason.

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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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Off the Cusp

JANUARY 27, 2022

One such opportunity lies in software that improves your insurance claim process, such as Eaglesoft Insurance Suite. Especially with different insurance companies having different requirements, knowing what is needed is invaluable. To learn more about how Eaglesoft Insurance Suite can bolster it even further, click here.

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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. Click here to read more.

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The Big Brush

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

When an unexpected illness or injury affects one dentist’s ability to work, disability buy/sell Insurance may help facilitate the purchase of the disabled dentists' interest by the remaining partners/shareholders.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

adults value dental insurance in supporting overall wellness, according to the recently released 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Further, most adults (81%) say having dental insurance instills confidence in their smile.

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The Big Brush

JULY 20, 2023

Workers’ compensation and disability income insurance pay benefits in the wake of injury or illness but in different ways. Let's explore their differences.

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The Big Brush

MARCH 27, 2023

As a dentist, you may not think of disability income insurance as an essential insurance policy you will need early on in your career, but even young, healthy people find themselves in a position where they can’t work due to short or longer-term disabilities arising from illness or injury.

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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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