Monthly Archives: June 2018
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Writing Narratives That Will Result in Reimbursement
Dr. Charles Blair identifies some of the challenges in writing a narrative and offers advice that will better focus you when dealing with these challenges. -
New Dental X-Ray Guidelines: How They Will Affect Your Practice
INTRODUCTION In October, we published a report outlining the potential impact of the National Council on Radiation Protection’s new guidelines, as detailed in the NCRP’s Report #145 and published in Dentistry Today.1 In this article, we identify a simple, economical approach and product that will help dentists conform to some... -
The True Cost of Dental Equipment
To get your money’s worth, look beyond the price tag. If you’re feeling pressure to get the most out of your equipment budget, it can be tempting to hone in on price alone when making a purchase. But as many have learned the hard way, “low price” and “excellent value” aren’t necessarily the same thing. -
The Hidden Cost of Your Time
Same-day dentistry offers a quicker, more comfortable, more convenient option for patients, but even more significant might be the time it frees up for doctors. What is your time worth? Quite a bit — it’s the greatest asset in your practice. When doctors can reduce chair time or fit in more patients, it has a positive impact on the bottom line. Read how time savings needs to be part of the ROI calculation any doctor makes when considering a CAD/CAM purchase. -
Billing Medical for Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
3D imaging is vital for some dental procedures and extremely valuable in others. Many patients will seek coverage of the imaging from their medical plans. Therefore, dentists must understand the intricacies of submitting CBCT imaging claims with the proper billing codes to increase the likelihood of coverage.