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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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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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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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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

Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2

In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.

January 28, 2025

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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 1

Estela Vargas, CRDH, provides three tips that can help every dental practice get off on the right foot in 2025 when it comes to their insurance billing and patient communication.

January 13, 2025

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How much should you raise your fees in 2025?

While it's normal to feel trepidatious about raising your dental fees, adjusting your fees annually is vital to maintaining a stable, profitable business, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

December 16, 2024

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Legal Scales

Dentist accused in drug deal indicted on U.S. charge

A dentist accused of drug trafficking now faces a U.S. firearms charge.

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This is cortisol's possible role in TMDs

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Dentistry's new era of full-mouth reconstruction

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Which composite resin is right for your practice?

Podcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients

Podcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients

Dentist accused in drug deal indicted on U.S. charge

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of drug trafficking now faces a U.S. firearms charge.

March 25, 2026

This is cortisol's possible role in TMDs

New research suggests high cortisol may be a biomarker for temporomandibular disorders, while certain computer-guided occlusal adjustments may reduce cortisol.

March 25, 2026

Dentistry's new era of full-mouth reconstruction

By Dr. Ekta Pandya

Digital integration and AI are revolutionizing full-mouth reconstruction with unprecedented predictability and efficiency, writes Dr. Ekta Pandya.

March 25, 2026

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Which composite resin is right for your practice?

By Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta

Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta of Catapult Education reviews the Luna 2 composite resin and its handling, strength, and aesthetic properties with real-world clinical results.

March 25, 2026

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Protecting your dental practice from ransomware

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ransomware attacks on dental practices are rising. Cybersecurity expert Steve White shares practical security steps to protect your office.

March 25, 2026

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Dental student’s death triggers lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

The parents, who are both dentists, filed a lawsuit on behalf of their son, accusing a Connecticut hospital of negligence.

March 24, 2026

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Ulcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problems

GI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.

March 24, 2026

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Dental Duets: Why dentistry is attracting venture capitalists

By Michael Ventriello

Jeremy Krell, founder and managing partner of Revere Partners, shares why venture capital is focusing on dentistry and what investors seek.

March 24, 2026

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Caught in a culture tug-of-war

By Angela Davis-Sullivan

Learn how to transform your practice culture by mastering the balance between caring for people and maintaining clear expectations.

March 24, 2026

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Too much foot traffic rule leads celebrity dentist to sue

By Melissa Busch

A famous dentist is fighting back against a controversial foot traffic rule.

March 23, 2026

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Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt

About 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.

March 23, 2026

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The cybersecurity risks of wearable health monitors

By Tasha Dickinson

Wearable devices pose hidden security threats. Cybersecurity expert Tasha Dickinson shares how to safeguard your data.

March 23, 2026

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