Solving Dental Insurance Issues
Find on-demand webinars, helpful articles, and downloadable guides for common dental insurance issues including assistance with provider contracts, dental benefits questions, Bento in-office plans, the ADA® credentialing service, and CDT resources.
Third Party Payer Concierge™
Do you have a dental insurance question or concern? If so, the ADA Third Party Payer Concierge is here to help! This is a free service for ADA members. You can reach the Concierge from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time Monday through Friday. Phone: 800-621-8099
Credentialing made quick and easy
Streamline your credentialing by going digital. Enroll in the ADA® Credentialing Service, powered by CAQH®.
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Resources
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Medicare
Get an overview on the complexities of dental insurance with these helpful resources.
Browse contract resources or use our analysis service to help with contract concerns.
Learn the best practices and find resources to help with filing dental insurance claims.
Understand the dentist’s role and learn about best practices when submitting claims.
Electronic transactions, like EFT, can simplify the process of getting paid.
Learn best practices when it comes to hiring a locum tenens dentist.
Create an in-office dental plan with Bento, a modern alternative to dental insurance.
Find out whether and in-office plan is right for you.
Check you state's legislative status on direct primary care agreements.
Information for dentists who want to treat patients on Medicare.
Read about the important facts and regulations within Medicare that apply to dentists.
Get Medicare forms, sample contracts, opt-out affidavit and more.
A toolkit on Medicare/Medicaid facility fees for hospital-based procedures.
Find answers to your questions on Medicare Advantage, AKA, Part C plans.
Advocacy efforts
Making dental insurance work better for dentists and their patients.
Find the latest on the transparency required of dental plans and coverage in your state.
How to find out if insurers are ignoring state laws.
Understand DLR and what the model legislation means for states in 2024.
Read more about the the 2025 ACA Rule that lifts the prohibition on adult dental as an EHB.