Do you know the 10 most common reasons dental claims are denied? Come discover what you can do to prevent delays in processing!  Identify common coding and other office errors that can interfere with payment, how to enhance office systems to smooth relationships with dental carriers, and how to improve an office’s image with insurance companies. We welcome attendees to share some of their own common claims problems.  With pooled knowledge we can hopefully overcome some common payment barriers!

Dental codes change every year. Many practices miss billing and reporting opportunities to describe properly the services they are providing. We will identify new and recent codes, how to use them properly in the practice for improved claims success, and which codes are being scrutinized and why. Eliminate common code mistakes that interfere with being paid. Great for entire team to understand how best to report and get paid for what they do! Past attendees have reported improved billing success!

Dr. Mark Hyman | 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Building a Great High-Performance Team

What is it that differentiates top practices from the average ones? What is their Secret Sauce...that formula that leads to extraordinary production, collection, overhead control, team retention, and FUN! Laugh and learn as we reveal the formula, discuss action steps, and see your team re-engage and thrive today!

Mr. Gary Dougan | 9:30 - 11 a.m. | ADA’s CDT Codes & Insurance Blitz

Dental codes change every year. Many practices don't capture complete diagnostic information and may miss billing and reporting opportunities to properly describe and justify the services they are providing. Learn new and recent codes and tried-and-true management tips on how to improve claims success. Peek into common insurance company policies and why offices are increasing their scrutiny and oversight of your utilization patterns.  Eliminate common office policy and processing mistakes that may interfere with being paid. 

Mr. Ryan Vet |11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Million Dollar Lemonade Stand - Lessons Learned from Stirring Lemonade to Running a $100 Million Company

Whether running a lemonade stand, a dental practice, or a multi-national startup, there are some lessons and principles that are unchanging and unwavering. In this talk, Ryan Vet, MBA, shares his journey riddled with successes and failures. Regardless of the stage or size of your practice, there are truths that will remain constant. We will unpack the raw truths of what it means to run a million-dollar lemonade stand. Learn the key principles that transverse all businesses and all industries that will help you be successful.

Lunch is on your own from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Ms. Minal Sampat | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | 30 Actionable Dental Marketing Ideas in 75 Minutes 

In just 75 minutes, discover 30 actionable dental marketing ideas to grow your practice! In this fast-paced course, learn strategies for internal and community marketing, as well as digital and social media tactics. Gain insight on how to build a comprehensive marketing plan, use AI tools for smarter marketing, and improve patient experience along the way. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or ways to streamline your existing efforts, these strategies will help you engage more patients and elevate your practice's visibility.

Mr. Steve Anderson | 3 – 4 p.m. | I Can’t Afford It

In today’s environment, you have to be better at helping your patients find ways to accept and pay for more than “what insurance will cover.” During this entertaining and information-packed day, the entire team will discover the three biggest mistakes most dental teams make in the first few minutes of the new patient appointment and why money is rarely the biggest obstacle to treatment acceptance...and much, much more!

What drives insurance companies to design programs that seem so mysterious to dental offices?  Let's close the disconnect between the way dental offices think and the way insurance/benefit companies set up their dental benefit plans! Gain the skills to be able to think like the insurance companies and help streamline your daily operations and package your submissions to produce less frustration and increase success. We will also discuss what may be coming in future dental insurance plans.

Get paid for what you do!  Let's review new and recent dental procedure code changes. Identify how to use these codes properly in the practice for improved claims success, and examine which codes are being scrutinized and why. This is a great session for dentists and staff to understand how important coding is and how best to report for maximum benefits.

Are you aware of the 10 most common reasons dental claims are denied and what you can do to prevent delays in processing? We will discuss common coding and other office errors that can interfere with payment, how to enhance office systems to smooth relationships with dental carriers and how to improve your office’s image with insurance companies. Come and share some of your own common claims problems.  With pooled knowledge we can hopefully overcome some common payment barriers.