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How much do dental patients pay over a lifetime? It adds up

By Melissa Busch

Over a lifetime, dental care for the average U.S. adult can cost $51,000 for single coverage, while it can cost $95,000-plus for couple and family coverage -- not counting extras, like implants.

October 4, 2023

Dentist Woman Worried

68.5M U.S. adults lack dental insurance, report suggests

By Amerigo Allegretto

Roughly 68.5 million U.S. adults are without dental insurance, according to a report released on September 6 by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

September 19, 2023

Dental savings plans can increase access to necessary preventive dental care

By Dr. Arwinder Judge

Dental savings plans may bring dental care within the realm of affordability for patients, writes Dr. Arwinder Judge.

September 13, 2023

Dental Hygienist

Defining multiple surface restorations for insurance reimbursement

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

Submitting a successful claim for a multisurface restoration on one tooth can be tricky. Coding expert Estela Vargas, RDH, and Belle DuCharme offer tips to ensure you get paid.

September 7, 2023

Dental Procedure Patient

10 best dental insurance billing practices

By Dr. James V. Anderson

Follow these best billing practices from Dr. James V. Anderson to ensure stable cash flow for your practice.

September 6, 2023

Office Manager Billing Chart

The crucial role of adequate commercial property insurance for dental businesses

By Colette Johnson

Is your practice protected in case of a catastrophic fire? Colette Johnson offers tips on what to look for in a commercial property insurance policy.

August 17, 2023

Pearl’s Second Opinion to pair with Vyne’s Trellis

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental software provider Pearl’s Second Opinion will be paired with Vyne Dental's revenue platform Trellis.

August 9, 2023

Dental Assistant Xray

New Calif. law will change dental plan disclosures

By Kate Madden Yee

A California Dental Association-sponsored bill will improve dental plan disclosures for dentists and patients.

August 7, 2023

California Flag Resized

Glidewell’s sleep apnea device now covered by Medicare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Glidewell’s obstructive sleep apnea device is now eligible for reimbursement from Medicare.

August 1, 2023

Sleep Apnea 2 Resized

PPP for Dentists unveils new brand, website

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental malpractice insurance provider the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists (PPP) has launched a new brand and website.

July 28, 2023

Dentist Assistant Computer

Avoid fraud in your forecast: Experts answer 3 dental billing questions

By Estela Vargas and Belle DuCharme

Do you know what fraud looks like? Two coding experts review frequently asked dental billing questions.

July 19, 2023

Coding Billing Woman

Medicare proposes paying for cancer treatment-related dental care

By Melissa Busch

A new proposal would pay for dental care related to other services used to treat cancers.

July 17, 2023

Medicare Enrollment Form

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