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D7280 Dental Code: Another PPO Ripoff—Here’s the Smarter Way to Get Paid for Surgical Extractions

D7280 Dental Code: Another PPO Ripoff—Here’s the Smarter Way to Get Paid for Surgical Extractions

Hook: You Just Pulled a Tooth… But PPOs Pulled Your Profits! You just performed a D7280 dental code—Surgical Tooth Removal with Flap Elevation.A patient was in pain, you did your job, and now it’s time to get PAID. You submit the claim, expecting a decent reimbursement, but… DENIED! UNDERPAID! MORE PPO HEADACHES!...

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D6057 Dental Code: The PPO Ripoff on Implant Abutments & How Smart Dentists Are Fighting Back

D6057 Dental Code: The PPO Ripoff on Implant Abutments & How Smart Dentists Are Fighting Back

Another Implant Case, Another PPO Nightmare—Sound Familiar? You just placed a D6057 dental code—Custom Abutment for an Implant.You crafted a beautiful, precise abutment, ensuring the implant will last for decades. You submit the claim to the insurance company, expecting a decent reimbursement… And then… DENIED!...

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D1351 Dental Code: The PPO Ripoff That’s Draining Your Profits (And How to Escape It)

D1351 Dental Code: The PPO Ripoff That’s Draining Your Profits (And How to Escape It)

Sealants Save Teeth… But PPOs Are Stealing Your Profits So, you just applied a D1351 Dental Code—Dental Sealant.You did your job. You prevented decay, protected a patient’s teeth, and provided value. You bill insurance, and then… DENIED! UNDERPAID! MORE PPO HEADACHES! Now your front desk is: Arguing with insurance...

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d6058 Dental Code: The PPO Headache & Why Smart Dentists Are Switching to Membership Plans

d6058 Dental Code: The PPO Headache & Why Smart Dentists Are Switching to Membership Plans

Hook: You Just Placed an Implant Crown… But PPOs Stole Your Profits—Again. You just placed a D6058 dental code—Abutment-Supported Porcelain/Ceramic Crown. You did a beautiful job. The patient is thrilled.You submit the claim to insurance… and then… DENIED! UNDERPAID! MORE PPO BS! Meanwhile, your front desk is:...

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D0350: The PPO Scam & Why Smart Dentists Are Ditching Insurance for Membership Plans

D0350: The PPO Scam & Why Smart Dentists Are Ditching Insurance for Membership Plans

You Took the X-Ray, But PPOs Took Your Profits—Sound Familiar? Let’s talk about D0350—3D Oral Imaging. It’s one of the most valuable tools in modern dentistry. You use it to detect abnormalities, plan implants, and diagnose jaw conditions.You bill insurance… and then… DENIED! Underpaid! Another PPO nightmare....

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D0220: The PPO Scam & Why Smart Dentists Are Ditching Insurance for Membership Plans

D0220: The PPO Scam & Why Smart Dentists Are Ditching Insurance for Membership Plans

Sick of PPOs Controlling Your Revenue? You’re Not Alone. Let’s talk about D0220—Periodical X-Rays. It’s one of the most common procedures in dentistry. You take a quick PA X-ray, diagnose the problem, and help your patient. Seems simple, right? Except… You bill insurance. They slash your fee to peanuts. You get paid...

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The Ultimate Optometry Marketing Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing Your Practice

The Ultimate Optometry Marketing Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing Your Practice

Your Marketing Plan is Costing You Patients (Here’s How to Fix It) Let’s be real—most optometry marketing is a disaster. Let's talk about how to optimize with an Optometry Marketing Calendar You post on social media... but nobody books an exam.You run a promo... but only get price shoppers.You built a website... but...

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Dental Analogies for Patients: How to Make Dentistry EASY to Understand & Increase Case Acceptance

Dental Analogies for Patients: How to Make Dentistry EASY to Understand & Increase Case Acceptance

Your Patients Don’t Speak “Dental”—Here’s How to Fix That Lets talk about some Dental Analogies for Patients! Ever tried explaining root canals, gum disease, or dental implants to a patient, only to get… Blank stares?Confused nods?“I’ll think about it” (aka, “I’m never coming back”)? Reality check: Patients don’t...

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Dental Treatment Planning Phases: How to Get Patients to Say “YES” to Treatment

Dental Treatment Planning Phases: How to Get Patients to Say “YES” to Treatment

Why Patients Say "I’ll Think About It" (And How to Fix It) Let's talk about dental treatment planning phases! Dentists, let’s be honest—treatment planning is a sales funnel. You diagnose the issue, present the solution, and… ❌ Patient hesitates.❌ Patient ghosts you.❌ Patient says, “I’ll check with my insurance.”...

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Internet Marketing for Dentists: How to Use SEO, Ads & Membership Plans to Attract High-Value Patients

Internet Marketing for Dentists: How to Use SEO, Ads & Membership Plans to Attract High-Value Patients

Your Marketing is Costing You Patients (Here’s How to Fix It) Let's talk about internet marketing for dentists You run an ad, get a few clicks, and end up with price-shopping, no-show patients who “need to check with their insurance.” Meanwhile, the practice down the street is:✅ Ranking #1 on Google.✅ Running ads...

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SEO Benefits for Dentists: How to Use SEO, Retargeting & Membership Plans to Grow Your Practice

SEO Benefits for Dentists: How to Use SEO, Retargeting & Membership Plans to Grow Your Practice

Your Competitor is Stealing Your Patients—Thanks to Google Let's chat about seo benefits for dentists Imagine this: A potential patient searches “Best Dentist Near Me.” Your practice SHOULD show up first, but instead… ❌ Your competitor’s website is sitting at the top of Google.❌ They get the clicks, the calls, and...

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