Your dental policy brief: Current issues and updates in the news as of February 9
Feb 09, 2023
| Delta Dental
Keep up to date on the dental policies and issues that affect your practice.
Your dental policy brief: News updates as of December 6
Dec 06, 2022
| Delta Dental
CMS expands Medicare to cover medically necessary dental services. Find this and other stories affecting dental policy on FYI.
How to avoid claim denials for crowns, pt. 2
Dec 02, 2022
| Delta Dental
If your claims are getting denied for core buildups and post and cores, the reasons may range from lack of documentation to the state of the tooth.
How to avoid claim denials for crowns
Nov 04, 2022
| Delta Dental
Have you received denials for your claims for crowns? There may be many reasons ranging from incorrect documentation to the condition of the tooth or gums.
CDT 2023 updates have arrived
Oct 31, 2022
| Delta Dental
The American Dental Association’s CDT procedure codes and nomenclature have been updated for 2023. The CDT updates for 2023 include 22 new codes (count does not include 7 codes that were post-publication inclusions in CDT 2022) and two code deletions.
How to submit appropriate x-rays for endodontic claims
Aug 05, 2022
| Delta Dental
Why are your endodontic claims denied? We review the radiographic image requirements for these procedures and the associated denials that can occur.
Submit proper documentation to avoid denied claims
May 26, 2022
| Delta Dental
Ensure your claims aren’t denied for missing documentation. Refer to our guide to documentation requirements.
Reminder: Complete your annual General Compliance and FWA training
May 09, 2022
| Delta Dental
If you’re a Medicare Advantage dentist, it’s time to complete the required annual General Compliance and Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) training.
Why your claims with x-rays are being denied and what you can do
Apr 28, 2022
| Delta Dental
Want to avoid issues with claims involving x-rays? Here’s a look at the requirements and denials for these claims.
Let us know when there are changes at your practice
Apr 11, 2022
| Delta Dental
Have important details about your practice changed? New address? Retiring? Let Delta Dental know.
Your dental policy brief: News updates as of April 6
Apr 06, 2022
| Delta Dental
Your policy news update: The ADA releases new masking guidance and New York lawmakers vote to expand Medicaid.
Claim tips: Dental implants
Jan 10, 2022
| Delta Dental
Here’s a look at common coding errors to avoid when submitting claims for implants and associated procedures.
Why your SRP claims are denied and what you can do
Dec 13, 2021
| Delta Dental
Scaling and root planing, or SRP, has a higher-than-average denial rate. Learn common reasons for denials for SRP and associated procedures and how to avoid them.
CDT 2022 updates have arrived
Nov 03, 2021
| Delta Dental
The American Dental Association’s CDT procedure codes have been updated for 2022. You must adopt these changes starting Jan. 1, 2022.
The latest COVID-19 guidelines in the dental office
Sep 10, 2021
| Delta Dental
From masks and pre-screening to vaccines and social distancing, we help you sort through the “new normal” in the era of COVID-19.
Address change FAQs
May 12, 2017
| Delta Dental
Is your practice moving? Fill out the form to let Delta Dental know in advance. We'll update your address in our system and verify any fee changes.
Re-credentialing FAQs
Feb 24, 2017
| Delta Dental
Don't take chances with your Delta Dental network status. Be sure to complete the re-credentialing process before the deadline to stay in network.