Estela Vargas[email protected]InsuranceCDT codes: What you need to know about dental material feesWhen getting paid for material upgrades for restoratives, prosthodontics, fixed procedures, etc., think again before you count your gold, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 22, 2024Practice Management Software3 critical reasons why your dental practice needs EHRs to stay competitiveThe shift to electronic health records (EHRs) is no longer considered a trend that will go away in time. Rather, it's a necessary move toward efficiency, improved patient care, and compliance with federal regulations, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 15, 2024InsuranceWill you make the 'most wanted' list for dental insurance billing fraud?Dental insurance fraud has severe consequences for the dentist(s) and, often, the staff who help perpetrate it. Estela Vargas, CRDH, discusses various levels of fraud and some of the tactics used.June 24, 2024InsuranceCDT coding for reimbursement of biological materials for extraction sitesCDT code D7922 -- Placement of intrasocket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis -- can be one of the trickier codes for dental teams. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers tips to result in payer approval and reimbursement.June 11, 2024MalpracticeKeeping up with the shifting standard of care in dentistryDental malpractice cases often hinge on whether the dentist adhered to the standard of care. Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives you a look at what that standard of care might include.May 21, 2024InsuranceBetter cash flow for your dental practice with concise narratives and clinical notesThose who routinely file dental/medical insurance claims know the importance of including a straightforward, concise narrative to increase the chances getting submitted claims paid. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers some tips that can help your practice.May 1, 2024InsuranceWhat every dental practice must know about getting paid for oral cancer screeningsThere is no question that oral cancer screening is important for every practice, but what about the insurance side of the equation? Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some advice that can help on that front.April 23, 2024InsuranceDocumentation musts for reimbursement of scaling and root planingBuilding a foundation of periodontal care for your patients includes proper documentation so that insurance plans cannot deny your claims for clinical reasons, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.April 8, 2024Office ManagementHave security contingencies in place against cyberattacksCyberattacks are on the rise, and your practice is not immune from being affected as the Change Healthcare hack demonstrated. Estela Vargas, CRDH, advises you on the best practices you should be following.March 25, 2024InsuranceRefunding money? Understanding recoupment dental insurance lawsHow would you feel if you received a refund request from an insurance plan (third-party payer) for $25,000 paid erroneously to you over a year ago? Estela Vargas, CRDH, walks you through this possible scenario.March 4, 2024Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsIs this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?Personalized instructional videos and using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using the same toothpaste and following standard oral hygiene advice, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.Practice SalesAfter buying a dental practice, here's how you navigate taxesLegal IssuesDentist loses license after 30 complaints, prior sanctions for sexual improprietyFluorideCaries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kidsSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand