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at the time. We literally signed on with just a couple of insurance companies and had no business plan from there. Pretty pathetic now that I look back. I had a pretty good associateship at the time that put food on the table. From year one we made money and paid down our debt quickly, but I imagine
May 24, 2026
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about insurance issues; claims, pre auth, denial, coverage, yearly limits, posting payments and so on. I think ADA have some online courses for that. 2- Watch some good you tube videos about how to take X rays with the sensor and practice on family member. You can also buy a typodont with real
February 22, 2024
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Has anyone here tried to open up an office catered to the uninsured? I don't want to get involved with insurances because of the increased headache and overhead required to bill out to them. Insurance is mired with administrative/bureaucratic red tape, collecting issues, denial of payments, fraud
September 06, 2018
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as everything checks out your good.Cautious optimism.Yes that is a good sign...When I did my startup I was denied by 4 banks before I found one to do the loan...Stay positive and it will happen.Well... it's not an immediately denial so, that's good. Right? It's also not an immediate approval
September 04, 2019
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.. dental materials: 6% That's $30k for the year Lab: low. Maybe 4% or so. $ 20k a year. Not big on C&B and removable so I have left about 10% left or $50k/yr for advertising, office supplies, repairs, interest on the loan, phones, insurance. Anything that I've missed? does it make sense what I wrote
June 07, 2021
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Is there any website I could search to find the % of people that is on Medicaid or a service? Thanks Federal health and human services website someplace. That data is front and center.
January 23, 2024
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to PM me if you have specific questions. Nice office! Congrats and good luck in the future....Your new office looks beautiful. And I'm delighted to hear that you had a good experience with the denial he group. I'm not surprised. Congratulations and best wishes
April 05, 2016
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controlled by insurance companies, so there is room to pay more and still make money. Not Canada in general, but corporations in Canada. OP disappeared several days and 90 post ago. It is in the best interest of both parties to come to some deal that seems fair to both. An independent valuation would help
April 01, 2026
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I might have found a suitable startup space (pre built 4 ops with more room available) to finally transition from associate to owner. Flexible lease terms. I have two questions to ask the experienced folks around here: 1. If i were to use a company to help negotiate the best insurance participation
January 23, 2024
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So, I've found a small stand alone building, three ops, will pay cash for all equipment, and am diving in...without insurance. Will have overhead low and attempt to win people over with my dashing smile. I'm going to start small, open a couple days a week and will build from there. Any advice
May 21, 2016
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dental practice owners. I would suggest she get dental experience somewhere before making any decisions. The value she would bring is being able to handle all of the insurance, etc. herself and hire staff as needed but she would always want to be able to do any administrative position if someone leaves
April 28, 2026
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I'm trying to wade through the process of putting together what insurance policy's I need in place a new start up. From the conditions of fulfillment of my loan, I need: 1. Proof of disability insurance will be required in the amount of not less than 60% of practice loan payments
March 15, 2016
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In order to submit insurance claims as a non-participating provider, do you need to register with an insurance company before submitting any claims? In order to receive assignment of benefits? No. Attach a W-9 if filing for the first time. Thanks
January 21, 2016
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on call again: open. I think just have someone come in and get the mail, answer the phones for a bit, return calls and maybe do a little insurance work would be enough to satisfy open. What does 'trying to dictate' mean? Did you open already and they contacted you saying you were violating the lease
March 01, 2026
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biased on this, but again the problem often lies with the dentist and the documentation we send. I get less than 1% denials on perio, crowns, etc. and that can easily be the goal of every office. But insurance can also be outsourced (although the outsource company cannot fix a lack of adequate
April 06, 2023
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Hi, I am doing a start up. Just wondering what your Liability insurance(as stated in the LOI: minimum of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) as a combined single limit for any and all claims.) andpersonal property insurance company is? Thank you so much. Don't forget umbrella insurance. If your
April 30, 2017
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, on time, and predictable. Before opening, the compliance and systems part is where newer owners get overwhelmed. Things such as credentialing, OSHA, HIPAA, insurance setup, payroll, and scheduling. The more you build these out before day one, the smoother the first few months feel. As you get closer
December 09, 2025
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What insurance is needed for an existing building purchase that will enter a project phase once the purchase is complete. It's not an existing dental practice. No current tenants, it's vacant. I want to be ready with insurance for the asset the day the closing occurs. You should need just standard
November 22, 2017
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are quite detailed. Really fun watching the office take shape. Signage goes up later this month. Back in December of last year we got started on insurance credentialing with Unlock the PPO. Nothing but good things to say. They've been comprehensive in the way that they've looked at the market here
October 07, 2025
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Noob poster here. I am going to be leaving a current associateship and buying my own practice. I will be moving to a new state. I currently am affiliated with numerous insurance carriers that my associateship requires. At the end of this month, my desire is to minimize my participation
November 07, 2019
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I am trying to get credentialled so I can build my startup practice. I am really excited. I am also trying to manage this process by myself as much as possible because I Think it is probably better for me to understand how insurance works1. How do we get a concise list of insurances most people
January 12, 2025
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Question about leasesThe landlord is saying he will pay taxes and building insurance years 1-5I am responsible for rent, maintenance and utilitiesI want to know what comes under maintenance, its a lone standing 2 story homeAlso he is increasing rent every year since this is a start up, office
May 20, 2025
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Hello All, I am opening a dental office that won't be contracted with dental insurance companies. I plan to continue associating part-time in another office as the startup will take time to ramp up. The patients I treat at my associate job mostly have dental insurances. I was wondering whether
December 13, 2021
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was repackaged diatribe from consultants and advisors who frequently post on DT but because he is a DDS/DMD people ate it up. I tend to believe that people shouldn't support individuals like Leune who show their true colors after milking sites like DT for years and providing unequivocal denials about
March 16, 2022
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to be ticked if I snail mail everything? My new receptionist says I need to register my name to all insurances (??so they know who I am) even though I am out of network, Doesn't sound right. Any truth to that? I am in an suburban moderately competitive corporate run area. Any suggestions? I am
February 27, 2022
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these contracts are heavy handed to the DSO Hmm what can go wrong even if my location is out of their non-compete mileage? Think of something. It will. Sending complaints and redos to you for a primer. well, he did the work. You need to see him. for one thing insurance ends up making mistakes and mixes up
February 05, 2024
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for surgical. In semi rural areaCongratulations on having odd numbers for your fees and not $140 or $260. Studies have shown prices (fees) ending in 3 or 7 are more believable. What does believable mean?Just make sure you are charging the same fee for insured and uninsured patients, or the Insurance
January 01, 2019
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Hi, I was just curious what is meant exactly when a practice for sale lists that it is a FFS practice (Fee-for-service). Does this mean they do not take insurance and only accept cash? Thanks-I'm still in training so I'm just trying to educate myself on these things before I go out
January 20, 2020
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Hey everyone I'm curious to see what everyone thinks! The Holy Grail of dentistry is the FFS office no dealing with insurance reimbursements. Is that realistically possible though? I'd like to consider myself a realistic person and the mentality that anything is possible. Curious to see what y'all
January 24, 2017
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. Average age and average household size should also be favorable, but what else should one consider? Appreciate the feedback! I think you need to start by asking yourself some questions and doing some research. Will you be taking public insurance? This has been on the rise for pediatric patients
February 22, 2019
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Where can I find the list of all dental insurances and plans available? Are they location specific? (state, zip) Where should I look for this info? thank you I would call the insurance credentialing company and ask them for a list. They usually have which insurance companies have a bigger market
July 12, 2017
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Can someone please advice how to find out the list of absolutely all dental insurances existing... Where can i find this information? Let's say i am opening a new practice...and i want to decide which insurances i want to accept... i would like to see the list of all insurances and review their fee
July 11, 2017
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Hello, This is embarrassing, but I forgot to get property insurance for a lease space rented since November 2017. According to the lease, I should have gotten a written form of the insurance approved by the landlord before the rent commencement date (in Nov). The lease was signed in August
March 31, 2018
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Hi I have been a long time lurker on dental town and appreciate all the advice everyone gives on here and I am finally doing a start up. When you started to sign up for insurances how did you do that without an office phone number yet? Do most people get a separate cell phone and then transfer
May 08, 2015
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a PT hygienist next month. We are also equipping our 5th op first part of next month. I feel like we are finally starting to work out some of the kinks. One thing that has helped us out a ton is using DentalIntel. I've given access to certain employees (insurance coordinator, hygienist
April 10, 2016
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needs to send requests to the insurance company secretary and its just lots of digital paperwork. i dont think i have what it takes to reach my fullest financial/personal potential in private. i did notice that the dentists that do private do not seem as successful financially as me nor to they drive
June 07, 2018
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How do I figure out what insurances plans to participate in for a new office start up? Does it depend on demographics for a particular location? Look up unlock the ppo or five lakes. Then pay them....Sign up for everything except Medicaid. No...Sign up for none, charge...TWO WORDS! UNLOCK THE PPO
May 11, 2015
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lane road. I also came across a dentist selling his used equipment as he was merging his office into another office. So I bought all his equipment including digital PAN, 3 ops, compressor and vac for $23k. Ramped up by accepting all insurances including one Medicaid plan which we dropped after
April 09, 2020
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Hi Townies, I'm thinking to do a 4-5 chair, 1400-1700 SF startup practice in a DFW outskirt county, taking a few insurance plans to start with ( which pay around $1000 for Emax crown; no Delta PPO which pays too low, $750 ). Do you think the business model of taking a few insurance plans without
August 06, 2021
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we are open for business. Read something about payment by % completion. Is there any downside with that approach?Thank you very much for your advice!!! Thank you, George, for your advice! One question, what is Business Interruption Insurance? I am currently working part-time and this is my first
March 10, 2020
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of insurance that auto plant provides its employees. If it is a shitty PPO then its live or die with it lol. We accept their insurance at the DSO I work at now. Its great. However you never know in the future when they can turn it into a shitty insurance, so you do make a great point.
March 09, 2023
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! Thanks for sharing your success! Im opening my startup from scratch in a month or so. I was debating for a long time to either accept any insurance or not. I finally decided to go in network only with Delta as everyone in my circle has asked me if Ill accept it or not and every other practices
February 08, 2024
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card payments, I'm thinking FFS here but open to taking insurance if it doesn't make it impossible. Everything and anything you can mention will be a great help, I'm in CA and I'd rather do more than to have staff if its truly doable. I truly see no way too do this while taking insurance. Plus
November 04, 2022
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will you deal with the headache that people will want to use their insurance (even if you want to leave that part out of your model), and they don't have any intention of working with you over time (for obvious reasons). nation wide chain been doing it poorly for at least a decade. I am honestly
May 20, 2022
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rhetorical questions to help you determine this: do you think your boss(es) would appreciate receiving insurance checks at their practice(s)? Do you think there may be a chance your employment could be in jeopardy when this is discovered? Do you think you would appreciate your boss(es) cashing said
March 21, 2016
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, once I get certificate of occupancy from city, Can I see the patient immediately? Thanks for your advice. once you have CO, business license,x-ray license if required and other insurances like liability etc -you...thank you very much! what is business license for dental office (we donot sell
September 02, 2017
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duties. Learn how your assistant does her ordering, do it one time. Go up front and see how insurance is verified. Spend a day entering insurance checks. You need to understand this to understand how embezzlement can happen and how to properly negotiate fees. You should know and fully understand
August 26, 2023
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to make a handbook that's state specific, then take peices of Howard's posted on DT and add to it. Legal for your state, completely free.Here's mine - Back up all your expensive equipment. Read your BOP insurance binder (business/property insurance) to know what the policies are to make a claim
November 14, 2014
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to stock up my inventory...started already contacting some insurances that I'm credentialed with through my associateships and filling out the appropriate paper work and what not to get credentialed at the new location. Started to set up a site and social media pages. I am hoping to have like a grand
April 26, 2017
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a specific day you can't fight it in court. Like magic they found me the day after. What luck. I'm in a small town and best restaurant is across the street. They could have walked over and told me. 2-Have your insurance sorted out before you start. We hired a company to help negotiate fees. Might
August 29, 2023
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