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.
Do you have a dental insurance question or concern? If so, the ADA Third Party Payer Concierge is here to help!
Third Party Payer Conciergeâ„¢

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

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  • Resources
  • In-office/Bento
  • Medicare
Get an overview on the complexities of dental insurance with these helpful resources.
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Browse contract resources or use our analysis service to help with contract concerns.
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Learn the best practices and find resources to help with filing dental insurance claims.
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FAQ
Understand the dentist’s role and learn about best practices when submitting claims.
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Download
Electronic transactions, like EFT, can simplify the process of getting paid.
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Learn best practices when it comes to hiring a locum tenens dentist.
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Create an in-office dental plan with Bento, a modern alternative to dental insurance.
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Find out whether and in-office plan is right for you.
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Toolkit
Check you state's legislative status on direct primary care agreements.
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Download
Information for dentists who want to treat patients on Medicare.
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Read about the important facts and regulations within Medicare that apply to dentists.
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FAQ
Get Medicare forms, sample contracts, opt-out affidavit and more.
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Article
A toolkit on Medicare/Medicaid facility fees for hospital-based procedures.
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Toolkit
Find answers to your questions on Medicare Advantage, AKA, Part C plans.
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Toolkit

Advocacy efforts

Making dental insurance work better for dentists and their patients.
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Find the latest on the transparency required of dental plans and coverage in your state.
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How to find out if insurers are ignoring state laws.
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Understand DLR and what the model legislation means for states in 2024.
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