I'm sharing a recent podcast episode I recorded with my friends at A Breath of Fresh Air. Their podcast focuses on dental billing and they wanted my thoughts on our industry’s future.  We talked about the surprising ways dental and medical billing might start to merge, and why having top-notch training and qualifications isn't just a good idea — it's a must. And, of course, we’re dishing out plenty of practical tips, insider insights, and a few laughs along the way. I hope this episode is helpful. Definitely check out their podcast for more dental billing talk!   Links Essential Dent ..read more

Ryan is one of those guys that loves to build and turn around businesses. It’s fascinating to talk about strategies and industry trends with him. The generations and their particular consumer behaviors are important to him and so he keeps up with all the studies. Lucky us because he shares them with us! We also talk about his recent acquisition of the Speaking Consulting Network and how he plans to bring tremendous value to membership. If you’re considering opening up your own dental company then you’ll want to check out that part! Full show notes on the podcast home page! https://nobodytold ..read more

Dealing with out-of-control claims can feel overwhelming but I’m here to help you get a handle on it. We’ll break down actionable steps to bring order to the chaos and make sure your dental aging report cleans up nicely. I’ll walk you through essential steps like setting up separate bank accounts to keep things organized, running insurance aging reports to keep track of pending claims, and sorting out those duplicate claims before deadlines hit. My advice on staying patient and organized will also be a key part of our discussion—these are crucial skills for mastering the insurance game. A few ..read more

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@odysseymgmt You should know a few facts about leaving a network before you make any big decisions. In this solo episode, I share tidbits from my hundreds of strategy calls with dentists and managers on this topic. Typically the call starts out with a focus on how much revenue can be generated and patient reactions. I’m more concerned with level-setting your expectations and taking care of your team members. Touchpoints:  Losing patients will suck Why staying in touch with your patients is a requirement Plan to begin a year ahead of termination Are you ..read more

My Mid-Year Insurance Update webinar generated a lot of questions (as usual!). I couldn’t answer them all so I thought I’d share them with you. The webinar touched on Open Season, Medicare Advantage, audits, materials upgrades and participation considerations. This mixed bag of questions was fun to answer and I hope you are able to utilize the info!    A few talking points:  Navigating shared networks Billing for non-covered services Self-funded and fully funded Medicare Advantage fraud, waste and abuse training Links: The Mid-Year Insurance Update with Teresa Duncan H ..read more

In this episode I was able to hang out with Sean Hamel, the brain behind the Art of Dental Marketing. He believes strongly in personalized, emotionally engaging marketing and gave us lots of examples. He talked about using killer videos and photos to rock Google My Business and then shared super creative ways to get your practice noticed in your community. I still have a lot to learn about videos and self-promotion! Ready to level up your marketing? Let's dive in!   A few talking points:  Humanizing dental practices through relatable experiences. Dental fear affects buying decisi ..read more

Don't forget to check out the video episode on YouTube!  My friend Brant Herman joins me to talk about virtual clinical dentistry. It's not a stretch to call him a dental visionary. His Mouthwatch camera enabled low cost intraoral imaging at a time when documentation needs increased tremendously. It was a foray into teledentistry that led to our topic of virtual care solutions. Dentistry.one is helping dentists interact and treat patients who often can't make it into our offices. For all of you who want to help the underserved population but are reluctant to deal with state agencies, this ..read more

Don't forget to check out the video episode on YouTube!  In this special mini edition of “Nobody Told Me That!” I turned the reins over to Rita Zamora of Connect 90 to share her expertise in social media content. Social media fatigue is real, but Rita has solutions. Bonus Tip – Get Some Help: If social media still feels too daunting, Rita advises considering professional help, such as the services offered by her team at Connect 90. They offer a free 30-day trial for social media management, with no obligations or long-term contracts. Connect with Rita Zamora: Website | Connect90 ..read more

Don't forget to check out the video episode on YouTube!  In this episode of "Nobody Told Me That!" we explore how modern solutions like virtual assistants are transforming dental practices. Joined by industry experts Rita Zamora and Rebecca Herring, expect thought-provoking insights on the rise of virtual front desk teams and how they're revolutionizing patient interactions. From chatbots charming Gen Z to full virtual admin teams, we discussed the tech-savvy solutions reshaping the dental experience. Rebecca shares her tale of triumph with off-site admin teams, boosting efficiency and pa ..read more

Don't forget to check out the video episode on YouTube!  In this episode, I interviewed Dr. Mike Barniv who has impressive street cred in the AI, carrier and clinical arenas. He’s currently the VP of Clinical Affairs at Pearl. Dr. Barniv shared AI’s role in treatment case acceptance. Hint - it helps tremendously! We had a frank talk about how the carriers are using AI in adjudication.  A few talking points:  How does AI help dentists to efficiently examine historical images to chart disease progression Using AI to meet carrier documentation criteria Is AI just denying ever ..read more