The Power of Smarter Dental Insurance Verification:

How Targeted Insurance Verification Protects Your Practice and Patient Trust

My dear dental friends: what if your insurance verification system wasn’t just inefficient—but unethical, unmeasurable, and quietly costing you thousands?

In Part 2 of our deep dive on verification, Sara Baker and LaRae McMullen lay out exactly why the old way of doing things—full breakdowns, routine write-offs, and “we’ll bill your insurance” scripts—just doesn’t cut it anymore.

This episode gives it to you straight. We’re talking about:

• Why skipping real financial conversations is more than an oversight—it’s a risk
• How outdated verification systems inflate your AR and erode patient trust
• The hidden cost of fluoride, exams, and X-rays that are routinely written off
• What the ADA Code of Ethics actually says about patient portions—and what your office may be doing wrong
• How to audit your adjustments report to find out where the leaks are happening

We walk you through how a Targeted Appointment Approach (TAA) gives your team:

✔️ Clear steps to verify 3 days before the appointment

✔️ Accurate, real-time estimates entered directly into the PMS

✔️ A script to explain what an estimate actually means

✔️ The tools to train patients and team members to expect clarity—not confusion

Plus:

✅ Why outsourcing verification isn’t enough if you’re still not talking to patients

✅ How to stop adjusting off production you never got permission to post

✅ The mindset shift from “insurance handles it” to “we lead the conversation”

This isn’t just about compliance. It’s about protecting your revenue, your relationships, and your reputation.

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