Policy type: Different policy types may charge varying premiums to account for differences in flexibility and other benefits. Insurance provider: Insurers vary in how they calculate premiums and may ...

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD Key Takeaways Most dental plans cover routine care like exams, cleanings, and fillings.

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.

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Many people assume coverage for teeth works the same as other insurance. It doesn’t. By Erica Sweeney Imagine you go to the dentist with an achy tooth. They say you need a root canal and a crown, ...

Patient communication skills are necessary for the dental administrator to explain how their insurance plans calculate coverage, especially when getting paid is the goal. Most general dental practices ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Jeanine Skowronski is an editor, writer, and journalist with more than 15 years of experience in personal finance and business, including roles at Bankrate, CreditCards.com, and Policygenius. Her work ...

As we turn the calendar to a new year, thoughts come to mind about what we can do to create a happier, more prosperous practice environment. We want new patients, and we want to keep existing patients ...