Category Archives: Dental Team

Behind-the-Scenes: A Facebook Live conversation on creating clinical practice guidelines

Chances are you’ve read ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines before, but have you ever wondered who the authors are or what the process is for creating them? In case you missed ADA’s first Facebook Live event, you can watch here! Or access the full Sealant Guidelines now. Dr. Suhail Mohiuddin, owner and general dentist at Dentologie, chatted with Dr.… Read More »

Dentologie ‘experience map’ shows road to patient satisfaction

When do patients begin forming impressions about your dental practice? When making their first appointment online or by phone? How about their final impressions of their overall dental experience? Are those solidified during the last appointment of a treatment plan? Or when the patient learns whether insurance will cover their treatment? According to the three new dentists who… Read More »

10-point checklist for investing in technology

Throughout the history of modern dentistry, new technologies have earned their place in practices by outperforming older technologies in some crucial way. The introduction of innovative clinical procedures and materials stimulate the development of new support technologies. And basic scientific and engineering advances — such as from analog to digital systems — can have a revolutionary impact on… Read More »

Webinar: Coordinating Benefits – How much of my fee should I write-off?

Dental benefits and specifically coordination of benefits (COB) typically generate many questions from dental offices. The ADA has been, and continues to be, extremely active in advocating for dentistry and educating dental offices on COB and other dental benefits issues. What is a PPO write-off? What fee can I charge my patient when there are two dental plans… Read More »

Navigate third-party payer issues better with new webpage

A new webpage on ADA.org dedicated to third-party payer advocacy is a one-stop-shop for members looking for resources on plan participation, legislative matters and how the Association can help members navigate various dental benefit issues. The webpage, ADA.org/dentalplans, includes information on member support for possible abusive practices by third-party payers; a complaint form; legislative advocacy on dental benefits;… Read More »

ADA Success program helps dental students navigate professional world

Dental students can learn about managing debt and wealth, practice management, employment agreements and more through the ADA Success program. ADA Success offers a free series of live, in-person programs presented by ADA member dentists or other subject matter experts. The goal is to help dental students prepare for life as a dentist and boost student engagement within… Read More »