Jordon Comstock

1 month ago | dentaleconomics.com | Jordon Comstock

We all know about the drug addiction epidemic in the US—40.3 million people grappled with substance use disorders (SUDs) in 2020, but shockingly, only 6.5% got the help they needed.1 This isn’t just a problem for the individuals; it tears apart families and communities too. Surprisingly, the dental industry faces a similar crisis with preferred provider organizations (PPOs).

Nov 19, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Estela Vargas |Ava Barros |Jordon Comstock

Dental implant technology and treatment protocols have grown dramatically in recent years. When they change, the procedures are often implemented before a CDT code (Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature) exists to describe them. Keeping up with the changes can be challenging for providers and their insurance billing staff. Implantology is here to stay, as studies show that dental implants yield excellent long-term results, with 10-year success and survival rates above 95%.

Nov 18, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Estela Vargas |Ava Barros |Jordon Comstock

A charge for behavioral management of her child at a dental practice in Washington has one mom claiming special needs discrimination, but a practice management professional doesn't believe that is the case. Teresa Duncan, the president of Odyssey Management, told DrBicuspid that she doesn't find the charge discriminatory if the child's visit took longer than expected. However, patients and caregivers should be informed of the charge beforehand.

Nov 7, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Estela Vargas |Melissa Busch |Beth Gaddis |Jordon Comstock

In a recent post on PitchBook, a leading resource for comprehensive data, research, and insights spanning the global capital markets, private equity reporter Janelle Bradley writes in her article "Private Equity Companies Struggle with Dental Investments," that "healthcare-focused private equity managers are struggling to exit their dental investments, and problems overpay and retention are only making matters worse." This is a well-written article worth reading, but it is clearly focused...

Nov 4, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Estela Vargas |Ava Barros |Jordon Comstock

In Part 1 of the trending technologies for 2025 article, we explored technology and patients' reception of newer ways to do dentistry and to see better results specific to their needs. In Part 2, we explore the new ADA Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) codes that are being introduced in January 2025 and how to apply them to patient treatment and ensure that procedures are billed correctly.