Dental offices can experience claim denials for a variety of reasons. From coding inaccuracies to incomplete information, these denials can be frustrating for front office staff as they often have to work hard to ensure that claims are handled accurately and in a...

HIPAA training is an essential part of any dental office's operations, as it helps staff understand the importance of protecting patients' confidential health information. With HIPAA training, employees learn the policies and procedures necessary to protect patient...

Remote dental billing services are an effective and cost-saving alternative to traditional paper claims. By using this system, healthcare providers can submit claims electronically and process them more quickly with fewer errors, while patients can take advantage of...

The dental billing process is a critical part of any dental practice, but there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Understanding the realities behind these misconceptions can help free up valuable time and resources while providing better care for your...

Dentists should be aware of CDT code changes for the new year. Federal HIPAA law requires dental offices to use CDT codes in electronic health care transactions and carriers must also adopt the changes.

Since the implementation of California’s transformative dental initiatives in 2022, dentists across the state are treating patients who’ve gained benefits through the Medi-Cal expansion, also known as CalAIM. Medi-Cal patients and dental professionals acquired the...

Dental professionals are among the eligible workers who will gain legal protections next year thanks to a law that bars employers from retaliatory behavior toward workers impacted by an emergency during their shift. Workers who do not show up to work, or refuse to...

In just a few months, a new fee schedule involving contractual amendments and reimbursement changes to Delta Dental of California’s Participating Dentist Agreement will go into effect. This removes previous opportunities that offices had to review their Premier fee...

Eligible employers with more than 26 staff members will be required to continue to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave through December. The state was poised to see these requirements expire at the end of September, but lawmakers approved the...

As an integral part of the treatment team, dental hygienists and support staff must feel comfortable with the language of CDT codes, which correspond with procedure codes. Perhaps surprisingly, many team members lack formal training in this area and are unable to...