Most dentists sign PPO agreements because they believe they have to. Maybe you’re just starting out and need to fill chairs fast.Maybe you’re acquiring a practice and inheriting existing contracts.Maybe you’ve been in-network for years and still don’t fully understand what you’ve agreed to. Here’s the truth: understanding PPO agreements is one of the most […]
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PPO Contract Review 101: A Startup Owner’s Guide to Smarter Insurance Participation
Opening a dental practice is a high-stakes game filled with excitement, risk, and a lot of paperwork. Somewhere between ordering your handpieces and hiring your first assistant, you’re handed a stack of PPO contracts to sign. And in the hustle to get patients through the door, it’s tempting to just sign them all and move […]
Read MoreHow to Set Smart Dental Fees from Day One
A Practical Guide for Startups and Acquiring Practice Owners If you’re launching or acquiring a dental practice, setting your fee schedule might feel like a guessing game. Charge too much, and patients walk. Charge too little, and you’re working harder for less. But here’s the secret: your fee schedule isn’t just a number—it’s the foundation […]
Read MoreAssociate PPO Credentialing Guide for Busy Practices
How to Avoid Delays, Denials, and Cash Flow Chaos When Adding a New Dentist Bringing on a new dental associate is an exciting milestone—but when PPO credentialing isn’t handled properly, it can turn your expansion into a bureaucratic nightmare. Missed deadlines. Denied claims. Delayed collections. Not exactly what you planned when hiring that fresh-faced DDS. […]
Read MoreWhat Every Dentist Should Know About Delta Dental PPO
Delta Dental might be the heavyweight champion of dental insurance networks—but for many practice owners, it can feel more like a sparring partner who never pulls punches. With complex fee schedules, credentialing headaches, and write-offs that could make your accountant cry, Delta Dental PPO participation can be both a blessing and a burden. If you’re […]
Read MoreCase Study: How Dr. Janahgiri Doubled Production After a PPO Review
Real results from a practice owner who stopped leaving money on the table. When Dr. Janahgiri opened his dental practice in 2011, he made a choice many dentists make early on: sign up with everyPPO network available. The strategy was simple—maximize patient flow and build the business fast. And it worked… at first. But as […]
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