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LATEST ARTICLES
2023-04-14
How to Handle an Appeal in 3 Steps
Let’s face it, insurance claims get denied. When it happens, it’s important to understand what recourse you have. In most cases, you have the right to appeal the claim and still receive reimbursement for the service.
2023-04-10
Low-Tech, High-Skill Treatment in a Digital World
With the addition of technology comes expense. New technology may look wonderful and is great for the advancement of our profession, but it isn’t always practical for patients’ budgets. We have to consider other treatment avenues that still deliver the same desired results.
2023-04-03
6 Ways to Fight Inflation by Boosting Revenue
While dentistry may not be as recession-proof as it once was, it's still extremely well positioned to weather economic downturns. Today's uncertainty is relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean you should simply ride it out and hope for the best.
2023-03-16
A Different Approach to Orthodontics
Dr. David Sarver teaches dentists to go beyond just looking at problems with the teeth and to instead look at the dentofacial complex. This means considering how changing the smile might alter the face and what other treatment, such as rhinoplasty, patients might need to truly get the results they’re after.
2023-01-19
2023 Dental Insurance Code Updates
Brought to you by the Dental Insurance Guy, check out the latest code updates. There are some exciting changes: Membranes have been a challenge for many offices and insurance companies. The new membrane codes will help clarify coverage challenges between periodontal and surgical procedures.
FEATURED PROFILES
2022-10-05
Dr. Leslie Fang, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
A look at this physician’s career and his commitment to serving the dental industry.
2022-04-15
David Charnowitz, Founder and CEO, DC Dental
This dental dealer has put its focus on the independent practitioner, and it’s paying off.
2021-05-11
Dr. Istvan Urban, Founder, Urban Regeneration Institute
Dr. Urban has focused his career on bone grafting and tissue regeneration, teaching specialists and GPs from all over the world at his center in Budapest.
2021-04-14
Dr. Lou Shuman, Founder and CEO, Cellerant Consulting Group
Known for his expertise in emerging technologies, Dr. Shuman has been helping young dental companies thrive for years, creating Cellerant Consultant Group to lead them to successful launches and ultimately successful businesses.
2021-04-12
Dr. Maria Lopez Howell, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Though it wasn’t always easy, Dr. Maria Lopez Howell has achieved many firsts as a woman dentist throughout her career—paving the way for other women to enjoy rewarding careers in the profession.
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Dental Insurance Guy
Dental insurance is complex and has generated multiple myths over the years. Uncover the truth behind these common myths so that you can better understand the dental insurance arena!
BaseBone Biologics
BaseBone is a superior freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) for dental graft procedures, including implant site development and socket preservation.
NuEndo ReThinking Endodontics
The first of its kind resource that uses easy-to-follow systems designed to simplify the complex process of endodontic diagnosis and case selection. The guide leads you through a series of well-organized, logical flow charts aimed to sharpen your diagnostic efficiency and prognostic predictability.
PODCASTS powered by Dental Slang
Never Be Afraid to Try Something New
You never know who you’re going to meet in life, or where these people might lead you. When you find inspiration in friends or mentors, it can open up so many different doors of opportunity.
Introducing Dentists to Ceramic Implants
Dr. Sammy Noumbissi changed the game decades ago by adding ceramic implants to his repertoire. Tune in as he goes through the protocol he uses to determine if his patient is the right fit for ceramic implants.
Why General Dentists Can (and Should) Practice Endodontics
Endodontics is intimidating, but it can be a lot easier than you think. Dr. William Nudera is in his tenth year as an endodontics professor and he’s here to teach us a little bit about the instruments and the tricks of the trade he uses daily.
Debunk Common Dental Insurance Myths
Debunk common dental insurance myths with Dr. Travis Campbell. In this podcast, we discuss coding, when to file a claim (and when not to), as well as the right time to take an x-ray.
BUSINESS
2023-04-14
How to Handle an Appeal in 3 Steps
Let’s face it, insurance claims get denied. When it happens, it’s important to understand what recourse you have. In most cases, you have the right to appeal the claim and still receive reimbursement for the service.
2023-04-03
6 Ways to Fight Inflation by Boosting Revenue
While dentistry may not be as recession-proof as it once was, it's still extremely well positioned to weather economic downturns. Today's uncertainty is relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean you should simply ride it out and hope for the best.
2023-01-19
2023 Dental Insurance Code Updates
Brought to you by the Dental Insurance Guy, check out the latest code updates. There are some exciting changes: Membranes have been a challenge for many offices and insurance companies. The new membrane codes will help clarify coverage challenges between periodontal and surgical procedures.
2022-11-21
How to Get More for your Money in 2023
I bet when you’re shopping for a TV or laptop, you go to multiple websites to see who can give you the best price, right? Are you doing that when purchasing supplies?
2022-11-06
25 Ways to Staff Up in a Down Economy
The Great Resignation has morphed into what CNBC is calling "the big quit," With nearly 70% of Gen Z and millennials planning to leave their jobs in 2023. Dental practices of all sizes and types experience the squeeze more than most other businesses.
THE BEST
2022-10-03
Best Looking Dental Office 2023! Submit Your Nominations!
Do your patients constantly comment on how nice your office is? Did you put a lot of thought into the décor and design?
2022-10-01
Best Looking Dental Office 2022: Cornerstone Dental Group
Dr. Tin D. Lam built his new practice from the ground up, focusing on both esthetics and efficiency.
2022-06-14
2022’s Best Dental Dog
ALL dogs submitted were exceptional, but ultimately our chief judge, Buzzy, chose the top three dental dogs based on their owner’s writeups.
2022-06-12
Best Looking Dental Office 2021: Celestial Dental, Rochester, New York
Dr. Antonio Calascibetta combined his love for astronomy and dentistry in this space-themed practice.
2022-06-10
Best Dental Attorney: David S. Cohen, Esq., Cohen Law Firm
Cohen provides a level of service and experience that truly makes his firm stand out.
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NuEndo ReThinking Endodontics
The first of its kind resource that uses easy-to-follow systems designed to simplify the complex process of endodontic diagnosis and case selection. The guide leads you through a series of well-organized, logical flow charts aimed to sharpen your diagnostic efficiency and prognostic predictability.
Dental Slang Podcast
Debunk common dental insurance myths with Dr. Travis Campbell. In this podcast, we discuss coding, when to file a claim (and when not to), as well as the right time to take an x-ray.
Clinical
2023-04-10
Low-Tech, High-Skill Treatment in a Digital World
With the addition of technology comes expense. New technology may look wonderful and is great for the advancement of our profession, but it isn’t always practical for patients’ budgets. We have to consider other treatment avenues that still deliver the same desired results.
2023-03-16
A Different Approach to Orthodontics
Dr. David Sarver teaches dentists to go beyond just looking at problems with the teeth and to instead look at the dentofacial complex. This means considering how changing the smile might alter the face and what other treatment, such as rhinoplasty, patients might need to truly get the results they’re after.
2022-07-01
Think Like an Endodontist and “ReThink” Your Approach to Endodontics
I have thought about this from every angle imaginable— why?— so you don’t have to.
2022-06-29
What Is the Real Cost of Implant Failure?
Everyone has had a procedure in their office that has failed. Some things are minor like a chipped resin or a crown popping off, but a failed implant is a catastrophe.
2022-06-25
The Importance of Light Reflection in Smile Design
Systematically analyzing smiles using smile design principles as a guide will help dentists recognize what can be changed to influence visual perception, leading to a better outcome for patients.