Protecting personal health and financial information

Blog, Human ResourcesLeave a comment

Hackers and thieves are on the hunt for your personal information every day. Because our business requires the transfer of personal information, we need to be prepared to protect our clients’ personal information, as well as our own. Information security is an important part of best business practices in the insurance industry. Personal financial information (PFI) and personal… Continue Reading Protecting personal health and financial information

A picture is worth a thousand…

Blog, Insurance Benefits and CodingLeave a comment

…word letter to a dental benefits company’s faceless dental consultant trying to explain why you treated a patient’s tooth a certain way when that consultant denied coverage for the procedure because the need for your treatment wasn’t obvious on the X-ray which you sent with the claim… There is no doubt that our treatment decisions… Continue Reading A picture is worth a thousand…

When should the pediatric patient “graduate” to another provider?

Blog, TransitionsLeave a comment

Pediatric dentists sometimes find that they’re treating young adults who have no desire to leave the practice. Although this loyalty is often a sign of a positive doctor–patient relationship, the age of the patient sometimes poses problems. Planning for the transition of young adult patients is beneficial for dentists and their patients. It helps provide… Continue Reading When should the pediatric patient “graduate” to another provider?

Top 5 open enrollment notices

Blog, Human Resources, Insurance Benefits and CodingLeave a comment

Certain notices must be distributed around open enrollment. A company’s open enrollment period can be a hectic time for management, human resources and employees alike. However, during the enrollment process, employers should remember their disclosure obligations. Below are five key notices that must be distributed to employees around the open enrollment period: Summary Plan Description… Continue Reading Top 5 open enrollment notices

WDAJ-Now 2.0 event upgrade

Blog, CE and Licensure, Marketing, Practice ManagementLeave a comment

Not only can you use your WDAJ-Now 2.0 app to receive semiweekly updates on components, legislation, deadlines and much more, but you can now access information about the upcoming annual continuing education and networking event on Nov. 2. Registration is closed for the event. By clicking the icon in the lower right of your app… Continue Reading WDAJ-Now 2.0 event upgrade

You can make the difference!

Blog, WDA FoundationLeave a comment

The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation needs your talents, expertise and ideas to move into its seventh decade of supporting dentists and dental-related causes. The foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the WDA and is the umbrella organization for the Mission of Mercy, Donated Dental Services, Dentists Concerned for Dentists, the Emergency Relief Fund, the… Continue Reading You can make the difference!

American Dental Association position on disparaging explanation of benefits statements

Blog, Insurance Benefits and Coding1 Comment

Have you experienced any denied claims with confusing explanation of benefits language? Have you seen plans use disparaging language on their EOBs to patients? Has this created turmoil in your doctor patient relationship regarding not only completed treatments but future treatment plans yet to be fulfilled? The American Dental Association has created a position statement… Continue Reading American Dental Association position on disparaging explanation of benefits statements

Progressive Condylar Resorption

Blog, ClinicalLeave a comment

Progressive condylar resorption (PCR) is a pathological process that primarily afflicts early through late adolescent females, but can present in males as well. Previously identified by the term idiopathic condylar resorption, it is a degenerative condition that strikes the condylar head with arthritic-like presentation and leads to pain and dysfunction. It is crucial to identify… Continue Reading Progressive Condylar Resorption