Estela Vargas

Insurance
Dental coding tip: How do you code for perio charting?
Estela Vargas, CRDH, helps you accurately code periodontal charting, specifically codes D0120, D0150, and D0180.
June 15, 2026
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Coding the digital workflow: CDT codes for 3D printing and scanning
Estela Vargas, CRDH, breaks down the hidden revenue stream dentists overlook when moving CAD/CAM in-house.
May 14, 2026
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Insurance
CDT 2027: 67 changes dentists must know about
Sixty-seven CDT changes arrive January 2027. Your billing strategy depends on understanding them now, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
April 21, 2026
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Insurance
Coding bone grafts: Why your dental claims keep getting rejected
Bone graft insurance denials occur from coding errors and documentation gaps. Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some tips to get paid fast and frustration-free.
November 3, 2025
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Office Management
How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows
Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 12, 2025
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Office Management
The 4 horsemen of the dental practice apocalypse
Estela Vargas, CRDH, unveils the four hidden threats that could be diminishing your dental practice and what you can do to ensure a successful, thriving practice.
June 24, 2025
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Insurance
This dangerous dental billing practice can get you audited
Estela Vargas, CRDH, walks readers through a scenario in which an incorrect billing practice can lead to a practice being audited.
May 28, 2025
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Insurance
Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes
Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.
April 15, 2025
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Insurance
What you need to know about the ADA's updated information on salivary testing
Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that impact dental insurance reimbursement.
March 13, 2025
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Office Management
What's clogging up the cash flow in your dental practice?
With February being American Heart Month, Estela Vargas, CRDH, believes it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk about the health of your dental practice.
February 17, 2025
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Legal Issues
Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case
A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.
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Legal Issues
3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print
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Legal Issues
Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
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Pediatrics
These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
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Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case
By Melissa Busch
A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.
October 13, 2026
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3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
A dentist who reviews malpractice cases shares three habits that keep complaints out of court.
October 13, 2026
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Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print
By Kwanwoo Lee
Before joining a dental tech beta program, patent attorney Kwanwoo Lee explains what you should check first.
October 13, 2026
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Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.
October 12, 2026
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These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
By Melissa Busch
Mercury exposure disparities related to amalgam fillings exist among children, according to a new study.
October 12, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for enhancing the new patient experience
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Following Dr. Roger P. Levin's tips, you can ensure a patient's first visit leads to a highly satisfied, lifelong patient.
October 12, 2026
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AI, treatment planning, and the future of full-arch dental implants
By Kevin Henry
21D founder Dr. Rajesh Vijay explains how AI could help general dentists plan treatment for full-arch cases in 15 minutes.
October 12, 2026
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Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.
October 9, 2026
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Zirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!
By Dr. Peter Auster
Shofu's BeautiLink SA combines Giomer bioactivity, strong zirconia bonding, and easy cleanup. Learn why it earned Catapult's Vote of Confidence.
October 9, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition Program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn how the AAP Dental Hygienist Recognition Program helps hygienists learn, connect, earn CE, and advance periodontal care.
October 9, 2026
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Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.
October 8, 2026
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This may push your hygienist to quit
By Melissa Busch
Eight in 10 dental hygienists have these experiences at work that destroy morale and make them want to leave their jobs.
October 8, 2026
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