According to the American Medical Association, approximately 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea has become more widely recognized as a life-damaging and potentially life-shortening disease, yet still only 20% of people suffering from sleep apnea are diagnosed and treated. That means 24 million people have yet to be diagnosed […]
Coordination of benefits (COB) is a consistently challenging area for most dental administrators, regardless of experience. Multiple factors affect the order in which dental claims should be filed to multiple payors. These confusing COB rules often make calculating the correct patient responsibility amount – and any required write-offs – more difficult. Keep reading for an […]
Dentists across the country are feeling the pain of staffing shortages, rising inflation costs, and a lack of cash flow. Streamlining your dental billing and coding processes works to remove stopgaps in productivity and profit, allowing you to achieve peace of mind and increased revenue. Let’s dive into dental revenue cycle management (RCM) and how […]
Prior to 2020, teledentistry was largely utilized to reach patients living in remote areas where care was not easily accessible or severely limited, such as nursing home residents with limited mobility or access to transportation. During the pandemic, teledentistry swiftly surpassed popular and became necessary. In fact, teledentistry is an effective marketing tool for some […]
According to DDPA 2020 Adult’s Oral Health & Well-Being Survey, “more than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed dental care admit they were scared of going to the dentist.” Providing care for patients with dental anxiety requires time and patience. In busy dental offices, this can be a challenge to keep in mind, and […]