Marketing can be a daunting activity for dentists at all stages of practice. To help dentists, the ADA Council on Dental Practice is sponsoring a one-hour webinar on March 29 called GPS Managing Marketing: Demystifying Marketing. The webinar will stream live from noon-1 p.m. Central Daylight Time. This program is the fourth in a series of webinars based… Read More »
The existence of a CDT code does not necessarily mean that the procedure is covered or reimbursed by a dental benefits plan. That can sometimes be the case for D2950 – core buildup, including any pins, when required. Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality on Dental Benefit and… Read More »
When it comes to determining benefits, C-O-B is often not as easy as 1-2-3. Coordination of benefits is when a patient has more than one dental plan and may be able to use both of them to cover dental procedures. When this occurs, the two plans work together to coordinate benefits to eliminate overbilling or duplication of benefits.… Read More »
Lucy Hobbs Taylor was the definition of a trailblazer. In 1859, the 26-year-old planned to enroll in medical school. However, after being denied admission on the basis of her gender, she pursued dental school. It took another few years before she was finally admitted to the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, and became the first woman in the… Read More »
Young dentists do amazing work every day. You know that you don’t need to be in practice for decades to have a massive impact on the dental profession, your peers and your community. The 10 Under 10 award honors dentistry’s rising stars: dentists who are giving their all, sparking change and inspiring others – all less than 10… Read More »
Has your office ever been audited by a commercial dental plan? Some of the most worrisome concerns reported to the American Dental Association by member dentists are utilization management reviews and compliance audits. Dentists who have been placed on a focused review or have been chosen for a compliance audit want to know why they were chosen and… Read More »