Estela Vargas[email protected]Insurance2025 trending technologies in dentistry, Part 2: New CDT codes you need to knowEstela Vargas, CRDH, explores the new ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) codes being introduced in January 2025 and how to apply them to patient treatment and ensure that dental procedures are billed correctly.November 4, 2024InsuranceUnderstanding UCR, regular fees, and MAC when estimating dental insurance reimbursementReady for a lesson when it comes to dental insurance? Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help.October 28, 2024Practice Trends2025 trending technologies in dentistry, Part 1: Personalized dental treatment planning, morePivotal trends are redefining the patient experience, many of which are available now. Estela Vargas, CRDH, reviews some of these trends.October 17, 2024InsuranceDental insurance tip: Treatment plans for scaling and root planing should include treatment prescriptionsA new system of prescribing the proposed treatment rather than listing it on a form can remove barriers to communication with the clinical and administrative team, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.September 24, 2024InsuranceBilling and documenting CDT codes for viral microorganism culturesExpanding the clinical hygiene practice involves teamwork between the dentist and dental hygienist. Estela Vargas, CRDH, shares guidance and billing tips for the following Current Dental Terminology codes.September 3, 2024InsuranceDental coding tips: Reimbursement for counseling on nutrition, tobacco use, and oral hygiene careImplementing and billing for valuable counseling services is a common challenge for dental practices. Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers advice to help you navigate these challenges.August 6, 2024InsuranceCDT codes: What you need to know about dental material feesWhen getting paid for material upgrades for restoratives, prosthodontics, fixed procedures, etc., think again before you count your gold, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 22, 2024Practice Management Software3 critical reasons why your dental practice needs EHRs to stay competitiveThe shift to electronic health records (EHRs) is no longer considered a trend that will go away in time. Rather, it's a necessary move toward efficiency, improved patient care, and compliance with federal regulations, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.July 15, 2024InsuranceWill you make the 'most wanted' list for dental insurance billing fraud?Dental insurance fraud has severe consequences for the dentist(s) and, often, the staff who help perpetrate it. Estela Vargas, CRDH, discusses various levels of fraud and some of the tactics used.June 24, 2024InsuranceCDT coding for reimbursement of biological materials for extraction sitesCDT code D7922 -- Placement of intrasocket biological dressing to aid in hemostasis -- can be one of the trickier codes for dental teams. Coding expert Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers tips to result in payer approval and reimbursement.June 11, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMan arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb a DSO practiceA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at a dental service organization (DSO) practice.FluorideWhich U.S. states will pay the most without fluoridated water?Patient CommunicationTriple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chairRestorationsPolish with precision: A clinical perspective on Shofu’s OneGloss systemSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
