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judicial nominees where he calls them out for something they have said publicly in the past about their activist beliefs followed by convoluted non-response weak denials. It takes a huge ego to be an activist judge and its basically a religion. Blind justice is a foreign concept for you Sweet
April 26, 2025
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it is accurate. If you guys would stop being in denial, get out of you cult, you would see your ideas and stands are fascist and similar to the Nazis. But you are smothered by it all. JD Vance was right when he called Trump 'America's Hitler'. You do like JD, right? One of (what I hope is) our DT truths
October 25, 2025
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that I know in Canada are required to also work in clinical practice. I would say this could be a viable option. I guess demographics could come into play. My area demographics lean more toward dental denial...e.g my baby took my enamel Out of my 14 patients a day ( assisted hygiene) 2 may be good
July 04, 2025
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applicants will be required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they used in the past five years, the spokesperson said. Omission of social media information could result in denial or ineligibility for future visas. You think this is not withoutsomejustification
June 26, 2025
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nostalgic about the golden days America and Iran, in good times I am sad it has ended but happy I experienced it Read it again. Slowly. Tequila is good. Ok I did. Bezos's publication didn't give Isreal's denial enough weight? The news coming from Gaza is all filtered through
July 05, 2025
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1 government, so there is a centralized intelligence sources.Pete Hegseth would deny the Signal chat controversy if it wasnt for the Atlantic reporter who was accidentally add to the chat, and you would probably agree and believe Pete Hegseth denials if the reporter wasnt on the Signal chat. Yes
June 25, 2025
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issued a frantic denial: "Every penny is accounted for. This is pure political theater." But Kennedy wasn't done. "If everything's above board, why'd y'all fight the IRS for three years to hide these books?" Sources say DOJ is now reviewing criminal referral paperwork. No doubt the Clinton siphoned
November 09, 2025
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from above.... When a moron Democrat tries to argue this is a "war of choice", instead of bumbling a denial, we should just say...."you're right, the choice was a war now or a war later". LOL... they sucked because they exposed Iran gate and they exposed Watergate and they exposed Ollie North and all
March 20, 2026
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. Their crocodile tears for Iranians is almost too much to handle According to news sources the US and Israel have killed 5000 IRGC and injured 12,000. Why were you quiet when the regime killed 40,000 in two days? That's what I've wondered about you, Mr global warming denial. . . . . in the same way that Germany's
April 01, 2026
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this was a 'Biden win for fliers.'" "We CARE about pricing! We care about competition. But if the markets say there needs to be a merger because of health issues with an airline, we HAVE to make sure we make the right choices." "History has judged the denial of the JetBlue-Spirit merger under Biden
May 02, 2026
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The truth can hurt. Some go into denial because and create whatever because they can't handle the obvious truth and try to get comfortable with a behavior that should make any sane person very uncomfortable. Time for the litmus test. If this man was your child and you found out he did this would
August 02, 2015
Hunting & Fishing
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and trying to get my guys away from this jerk, so we could continue on. It was obvious that I was with the Dr.s. These Hiossen guys SUCK!! They need to go back to selling whatever they were selling before cars, insurance, juice machines. Very unprofessional sales people. which reflect on what might
November 16, 2018
Implantology
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only miss your prediction by a factor of 8. Changing the subject to Stuart only makes you look worse, Tim. Clearly, you are having trouble with being proven wrong so dramatically. If you want to drag your agony out for longer, keep up your arrogant denial. I guess at some point pity will kick
March 30, 2020
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larger fear is that history and human nature and the world tends me to believe that big data will more often than not be used to limit/ration care or justify denials or deferments of carethanenable and uplift. There are industries springing up everywhere looking to manage data for claim paying
January 04, 2021
Dentistry In The News
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people are born gay, just as some are born left-handed. To assert that anyone CHOOSES to be gay, and therefore face a life of discrimination is simply foolish and in denial of science. Therefore, to deny them certain rights is simply discrimination. Of course, this is likely the same bunch
June 26, 2015
Politics - DO NOT Enter if easily offended
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place of laws and regulations.doug Larry,I didn't mean it as a trick question. I do like that term use asset. So you would put your auto as a use asset., the car loan as a liability, the car insurance under expenses, along with gas, oil, car wash repair and maintenance. But nothing would
January 31, 2009
Retirement Planning
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of the pulp, turn the tooth black and cover it with GIC then replace q2months and extract when it fails. It's not brain science.....speaking of brain science, you don't need a residency for the OR b/c we should never be going to the OR. If anyone on this board thinks that insurance companies
February 27, 2017
Pediatric Dentistry
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community. The honest ones may start to realize what they don't know and either improve their skills or make more referrals. There will always be those who are in denial, or simply don't care. You just need to accept those types will always be present. This is the main difference
February 26, 2018
Pediatric Dentistry
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this issue and have only gotten back that look ......it must be only me and my technique. What's that boy drinking kind of look! I don't get it. Are most clinicians in denial? I just seated a screw retained crown about 9 months ago on tooth #15. Recently saw the patient and the #14/15 contact point
May 17, 2018
Implantology
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. If I hated going to work, I think I would be willing to make any changes, to try to change that. We only live once. Probably. Bob A disturbing reality Timmy.......very disturbing. I will be honest. If it wasn't for the PPO/HMO crap dentistry was pretty good. Having to write narratives, denials
May 06, 2014
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because of the risk of visa denial and expensive paper work. I have seen my friends working in chains where the owners use F word but there is nothing we can do about it. The minute we gotfired from the job, we will be out of status and we have to leave the country. But I Love America......Some states
August 18, 2015
Personal Finance
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$) to save these. As others mentioned, implant retained dentures or hybrids. Pat That's the key to this case. And discuss with him anything goes pear shaped and the insurance won't pay he is 100% responsible for the fees Beyond that it's his choice it's his risk to take You can have teeth
May 07, 2016
Restorative Dentistry
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denial, Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden was both aware of and involved in some of Hunters Ukrainian business dealings. Andy Stone, Facebooks policy communications director and former staffer for multiple Democratic PACs and Congresspeople, announced the censorship on Twitter Wednesday
October 14, 2020
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seeing ROI. At least not yet And then I have my personal expenses that I take out of the business - car, health insurance , etc etc. one of you asked for expense percentages. Waiting for a report from my accountant. Im booked out until first week of November but again, Im paycheck to paycheck. So
November 17, 2023
Personal Finance
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fcking love history! TV in my operatory the patient is looking at a few minutes ago said that Home Insurance is up 26% this year. The largest increase in a single year since 1979 (FYI: That was under Jimmy Carter) what does the future hold for us tommy, comparing jimmy carter and biden... pros
June 20, 2024
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I had one who had two done elsewhere, and she's been featured on this thread. First one was to replace #30. Went to India. Got the implant placed and restored with a PFM in one day. The crown (at least) is currently mobile, but she is in denial. I told her I wouldn't maintain the implant, so
October 19, 2024
Just Plain Bitching and Moaning
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in practice. Think in branches, not in averages. If it is swallowed and smooth, it is usually a GI observation problem. If it is aspirated or might be aspirated, it is an airway problem. And airway problems do not tolerate denial. The first move is always the same. Stop. Assess airway, breathing
May 22, 2026
Medical Emergencies
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, gum disease...you name it. In the middle of the discussion, pt says i have no cash, no credit cards, and no dental insurance, so what can you do for me? Reply.....'nothing, we are not related. I don't believe he has no cash/credit, I do believe he wants me to own his problem and bail him out
November 23, 2011
Just Plain Bitching and Moaning
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Good Day, I wanted to get a list of what insurances are must haves for practice acquisitions: 1) Umbrella Insurance...is this necessary? Meaning- if you get into a car accident- your assets are covered sorta thing? 2) Hazard Insurance: What are MUST HAVES under hazard insurance: For example stop
April 18, 2017
Practice Acquisitions
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. Requirements:Dental hygienist must have 3,600 hours experience and liability insurance. Dental hygienist must also complete 5 hours of continuing education in public health during each licensure period. Provider Services:Dental hygienist may perform educational, preventive, therapeutic and intra-oral
September 22, 2017
Restorative Dentistry
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present on other teeth, he is headed towards a denture and in denial. I just mentioned this to him and said you are headed down a path to losing more teeth. He kept bringing up the cost of implants, how expensive they are, and even slipped up and said he could afford it but they are expensive. So
February 04, 2021
Ideas To Make Your Practice Grow
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Is it insurance fraud to have UCR fee of fluoride varnish at $42 and charge the patient only $25 (write off $17) when a patient has a dental insurance, but when it is not a covered benefit? In other words, do we HAVE to charge $42 when it is not a covered benefit, because $42 is our UCR fee? I
January 21, 2022
Dental Insurance for Dentists
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Is there a report that would give me the following information per patient? Anyone know how to run this report? Thanks! You could try these to get started. If you have a complete list of patients by provider, that would give you their insurance carrier. If you want to see how many people per
May 05, 2025
Dentrix
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Processing dental insurance claims is key to a practice’s success, and an in-house insurance coordinator can serve as your patients’ trusted ally. Here’s how to define the job and set expectations for the role by Sandy Pardue Abstract Most patient issues
March 2021
by Sandy Pardue
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I had a patient who thought my crown fee was too high and inquired (emailed) with the Arizona Dental Association. She has insurance and the insurance negotiated rate is $1337. Here is the response from an administrator for the DA: In response to your email. You were asking for information
July 12, 2019
Alternatives to Dental Insurance
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We had a grand opening direct mailer that included a promotion for $100 off any service $1000 or more. If a patient who has insurance wants to use the postcard promotion, do I have to let the insurance company know I am discounting the patient portion? Do I have to discount the insurance portion
February 22, 2015
Claims Processing
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Hi townies, I am starting Fixturing Period for a new clinic in a leased space soon. Just wondering what kind of insurances I would need to get. Bank requires life insurance before they release money to me. What else do I need during construction? And after?What should look
November 17, 2018
Life Insurance
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Too often, in dentistry, we’re led to believe that we have to be independent and insurance-free. However, being independent and insurance-free doesn’t always mean the same thing. Recently, Gary Takacs was talking on Facebook about how his practice has gone the insurance-free route
May 30, 2016
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a crown. You are working under the assumption that there's unlimited crowns, rct's, implants and such to go around. While technically true, reality is not everyone can afford it even on insurance. Not even getting in to safety or ethics, these dental therapists aren't doing what you think and/or want
February 27, 2026
Ethical Issues
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% discount for cash for payment prior to service to all--as in every patient, both insurance and non-insurance--I don't see the problem. Now you would have to submit the discounted total for the insurance. I don't think you can give the 10% discounted price and then submit the higher total for insurance
April 19, 2012
Dental Insurance for Dentists
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We are currently using a company for insurance fee negotiations. We live in a very rural area and according to them have extremely low fee schedule. During their negotiations they say the fee schedule submitted back to them from the umbrella group was up 30-40% on some of our fees
December 12, 2023
Dental Insurance for Dentists
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– what it is, why dentists decide to get credentialed, and the initial steps on how to begin the dental credentialing process. What is Dental Provider Credentialing? Dental credentialing is the process of a dentist entering into a contract with an insurance carrier. The doctor then becomes
March 12, 2017
by Sheri Jolly
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mentioned That's it, rub our noses in it! On my first post I gave the benefit of the doubt to OP. IMO, an insider could help us on how to best handle the insurance companies which are an obvious source of frustration to every single dentist. However, you have proven me wrong. You are clearly siding
May 10, 2017
CE Comments / Suggestions / Events
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We have a lot of patients with secondary insurance and, unfortunately, the secondary seems to overpay all the time. We always submit the primary eob. This is making a lot of extra work for us, calling secondary and asking them to request money back, them never requesting money back, us calling them
May 16, 2024
Claims Processing
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to his exam, he asked me why I didn't take his insurance. I responded that we were very selective with insurance (I only take 2), and that his particular insurance had poor reimbursement. I went on to say that we prided ourselves on the quality of care we provided, and taking every insurance would mean
March 28, 2017
PPOs and HMOs
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Dental insurance coverage can cause confusion to underprepared patients. Patients need to develop an understanding of their insurance to get the most out of it, and not be surprised by large, uncovered fees. Researching one’s dental insurance can give patients not only a deeper level
March 13, 2015
by GrayMoore
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Hello. I'm a dentist having problem with dealing with some issues with receiving payment from insurances. If anyone is fairly new with insurance, I'm sure these are common issues with you as well. 1) payment check going to patient issue: sometimes checks from insurance go to pt and it becomes
January 14, 2016
Claims Processing
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to offer 50% off to an uninsured patient paying their balance off at walkout. The Patterson Dental consultant I'm working with made a big stink about it. She said if we did that, we'd be audited (I suppose by the insurance industry?). She said if we offer 50% for services to *any* patient, we had
July 11, 2021
Legal Issues
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Has anyone ever charged an insuarance company for writing a narrative or suppling more information on a claim? If so what code is it? Bumping this up for my favorite OM. Charge ?????? Well in the world of insurance --- its called evidence based dentistry. You will be lucky getting paid
October 19, 2016
Coding Q&A
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Up until 2000, Walmart took out life insurance policies on their employees and kept the payouts when they died, a practice known a 'dead peasant insurance'. If you saw Michael Moore's documentary Capitalism: A Love Story, you may have been surprised to learn about a common practice among large
April 24, 2020
Life Insurance
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