The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP), currently administered through Delta, ends on December 31, 2018. In general, retired uniformed service members and their families who were eligible for the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) are eligible for Federal Employees Dental … Read More
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2019 CDT Codes: Take A Look At What’s New…
It’s that time of year! Take a look at this list of new & removed CDT Codes. The following CDT codes will be removed in 2019 The following CDT codes will be added in 2019 Fill out … Read More
5 Things to Know Before Adding A New Associate Dentist
Busy dental practices often reach a point where they are looking to grow their practice by hiring additional providers and/or adding specialties. Here are answers to frequently asked questions that will get you started on the right foot. 1. Have … Read More
Guardian Now Leasing Dental Providers Through United Healthcare
PPO Participation can shift frequently, here’s the most recent participation shift and how it could be affecting your practice. Guardian is exiting the group medical insurance market and has reached an agreement with United Healthcare to renew coverage for Guardian … Read More
3 Ways Dental Practices Can Take Advantage of Tax Refund Spending
Tax season is a favorable time to increase deferred treatment and treatment acceptance! The JPMorgan Chase Institute released a first-ever study showing Americans are using their tax returns on healthcare treatments, like dental work. Reports show a 60% spike in … Read More
Out-of-network in 2018?
You may have read or been made aware of information being circulated on different web forums or social media postings claiming the majority of PPO plans to renew in 2018 will not include out-of-network benefits. We have investigated this claim … Read More
New & Deleted CDT Codes for 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, the American Dental Association (ADA) has added 18 new codes and deleted 3 codes. The changes are listed below. NEW CDT Codes 2018 DELETED CDT CODES 2018
Social Media For Dental Patient Retention
Social media can be an extraordinary marketing tool, especially for dental practices. The key to using social media can be summarized in one word: PURPOSE. What is the purpose of your dental practice’s use of social media? Many think social … Read More
Humana Dental Patient ID Cards & How To Read Them
You may have recently received a letter from Humana clarifying some patients’ ID cards for dental coverage. See example image below. Humana Medicare Advantage dental patients are typically on HMO medical plans. The embedded dental benefits on these plans are … Read More
Industry Game Changer: Virtual Dentistry
Virtual dentistry, or teledentistry is a combination of telecommunications and dentistry for dental consultation and treatment planning for care, education, and public awareness. “Teledentistry is a rising trend in our profession that is here to stay,” according to Dr. Ronald … Read More