A Comprehensive Guide for Dental Practices Ready to Grow If you’re a dental practice owner, associate, or office manager, you know firsthand how important insurance participation is to building a thriving patient base. But before you can be listed as an in-network provider and start accepting insurance patients, there’s one crucial hurdle to clear: […]
Read MoreWhat is a dental preferred provider organization (PPO) plan?
When you’re choosing dental insurance, the alphabet soup of options—HMO, EPO, PPO—can make your head spin. But among the choices, the Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan stands out as one of the most popular and flexible. Why? Because it strikes a practical balance between cost savings and freedom of choice. So what exactly is […]
Read MoreHow Dental Practices Can Build Better Patient Care
Great dental care goes beyond clinical expertise—it’s also about building trust, offering comfort, and delivering an exceptional overall experience. In an era where healthcare choices abound and patient expectations continue to rise, dental practices that emphasize patient-centered care are far more likely to stand out. By focusing on communication, comfort, technology, and continuous improvement, you […]
Read MoreHow Much Should You Increase Your Fees in 2025?
Now is the time to review your practice’s performance and set new goals. Adjusting your dental practice fees should be a top priority as part of this process. Many dentists feel uneasy about raising fees, often worrying they’ll alienate patients. This apprehension is understandable—discussing treatment costs, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses can be uncomfortable. However, […]
Read MoreAttention Dentists and Office Managers: Major Network Update for March 2025
Big news in the dental world: Sun Life’s Dental Health Alliance (DHA) and Cigna are teaming up to combine their networks beginning in March 2025. If your practice is contracted with either (or both) of these carriers, you’ll want to take note of how this partnership might affect your contracts, patient flow, and bottom line. […]
Read MoreWhy Are Dentists Going Out of Network?
In recent years, many dentists in the United States have decided to leave their in-network agreements with dental insurance companies. While many factors contribute to this shift, the underlying motive often concerns one key desire: more control over their dental practice. When dentists operate outside the confines of insurance networks, they’re freed from many administrative […]
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