Office Management

Dental billing codes added to Medicare, lawmaker hopes Medicaid is next

New oral health billing codes have been added to Medicare, and one U.S. legislator wants states notified so they consider making similar changes to Medicaid.

November 30, 2023

Dominion National to expand to 7 states in 2024

Dominion National is expanding its dental benefits to seven states in 2024.

November 30, 2023

U.S. proposal would make adult dental coverage available under the ACA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is floating a proposal to allow states to make dental coverage available to adults who buy health insurance from Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces.

November 29, 2023

Dentists’ wages projected to take major hit in 10 years

Dentists' average hourly wages are projected to nosedive in 2023, according to new research.

November 29, 2023

U.S. lawmaker asks companies to answer for poor oral care access

A U.S. lawmaker has asked companies that administer dental benefits in Illinois about solutions for breaking down barriers to oral healthcare for Medicaid enrollees.

November 29, 2023

Busting the myth of ‘once perio, always perio'

The myth of “once perio maintenance, always perio maintenance” continues to hamper billing systems in dental practices. It's OK to alternate between prophy and perio maintenance codes, according to Estela Vargas, CRDH, and Belle DuCharme.

November 27, 2023

Podcast: What this hiring expert wants you to know about dental staffing shortages in 2024

Kim Leifsen, a workforce strategist and founder of Hiring Strategies, joined the "DrBicuspid Podcast" to share some insights into how to find the right people and keep your dental team together.

November 21, 2023

Vyne partners with Subscribili to boost access to care

Revenue cycle management software provider Vyne Dental has partnered with management technology firm Subscribili to increase access to care with in-house dental plans.

November 22, 2023

Do's and don'ts for fighting inflation

Inflation can chip away at your practice’s profitability -- and your paycheck. Dr. Roger P. Levin proposes two ways you can increase your fees to offset higher business costs.

November 20, 2023

Appealing gingivectomy claims: Read the fine print

Multiple factors affect whether insurers will approve your gingivectomy claim, writes dental coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH. Follow these tips with insurers and patients when performing these services.

November 16, 2023

The most powerful narratives for indirect restorations

A narrative -- separate written info of a patient’s condition and treatment -- can make or break your claim. Dr. Dominique Fufidio offers tips on how to boost your chances of being paid for an indirect restoration.

November 15, 2023

Do’s and don’ts for team building

Dentistry is still contending with the “great resignation,” which requires a shift in how dentists treat their teams. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers advice on ways to put your team first.

November 13, 2023

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