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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
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Insurance
Defining multiple surface restorations for insurance reimbursement
Submitting a successful claim for a multisurface restoration on one tooth can be tricky. Coding expert Estela Vargas, RDH, and Belle DuCharme offer tips to ensure you get paid.
September 7, 2023
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Avoid fraud in your forecast: Experts answer 3 dental billing questions
Do you know what fraud looks like? Two coding experts review frequently asked dental billing questions.
July 19, 2023
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Dental hygienist responsibilities in coding dental claims
While most dental hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease, they still have a legal responsibility to properly code what they do. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares tips for coding common dental hygiene treatments.
January 31, 2023
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Insurance
How to appeal claim denials for crowns and cracked teeth
One of the most common denials from insurance plans is for crowns. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares her tips for ensuring you get paid for crowns, a common denial scenario, and a sample letter to use if you need to appeal a claim.
October 19, 2022
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How to get paid for dental implants
September is National Dental Implant Awareness Month. However, awareness of implants only goes so far if your patients can't afford them. Coding expert Estela Vargas shares tips on how to get paid for dental implants from insurance and elsewhere.
September 18, 2022
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Oral surgeon sentenced for snatching drugs from patients
An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.
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By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.
December 30, 2024
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Which stories made DrBicuspid's top 10 list in 2024?
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid shares its top 10 stories of 2024.
December 30, 2024
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Top 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.
December 30, 2024
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New Year's resolutions that actually stick: A science-backed guide to success
By Abram Whitehead
The answer to having your resolutions succeed lies not in willpower alone but in the science of habit formation and behavioral change, writes Abram Whitehead.
December 30, 2024
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Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Customer service has far-reaching effects on your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to provide exceptional customer service to your patients.
December 30, 2024
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Top 10 dental cases of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Here's a look back at the strange, mystifying, and shocking dental oddities that comprised DrBicuspid's 10 most popular dental case studies.
December 28, 2024
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Top 5 dental business stories of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
This year was certainly filled with many startling, industry-changing developments that affected the dental industry as a whole. Here's a recap of 2024's top dental business stories.
December 28, 2024
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5 secrets to mastering dental events like a pro
By Melissa K. Turner
Through the years, Melissa K. Turner has developed a strategy for navigating dental events like a true pro. Here's a lighthearted guide to making the most of your next dental event experience.
December 28, 2024
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Oral surgeon agrees to pay $120K
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for allegedly failing to appropriately prescribe and keep careful records and inventories of controlled substances.
December 27, 2024
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Top 5 clinical stories of 2024
By Ava Barros
In 2024, dentistry made strides in clinical advancements, innovative tools, and unexpected discoveries. Stories about using x-rays to detect osteoporosis and alternative sleep apnea solutions were DrBicuspid's top stories.
December 27, 2024
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Top 5 dental practice stories of 2024
By Ava Barros
The dental field made headlines in 2024 for a series of incidents from patient deaths and legal battles to criminal cases. These stories highlight the challenges of operating a dental practice and its broader impact on health and safety.
December 27, 2024
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ADA, AAO, Align hit with antitrust lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
An antitrust lawsuit was recently filed against the ADA, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and Align Technology.
December 26, 2024
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