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Dental insurance is often one of the most misunderstood parts of oral healthcare.

Many patients assume their dental insurance works like medical insurance, only to discover coverage limitations, denied claims, waiting periods, and unexpected out-of-pocket costs. At the same time, dental practices are often left navigating complex insurance rules while trying to help patients receive the care they need.

In this special episode of Humpday Happy Hour™, Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jeff Horowitz take an honest look at the realities of dental insurance. They discuss how dental benefits are structured, what "in-network" and "out-of-network" really mean, why treatment recommendations and insurance coverage don't always align, and how insurance decisions can impact both patients and providers.

Whether you're trying to understand your benefits, make sense of a treatment estimate, or simply learn more about how dental insurance works behind the scenes, this episode will help you become a more informed healthcare consumer.

Join us for an open conversation about the challenges, misconceptions, and realities of dental insurance—and what patients can do to better advocate for their oral health.

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Dr. Matthew Burton, DDS has worked as an established dental practitioner in Frankfort,

Illinois since 2008. He is an industry leader in Class 2 composite restoration, having developed the Quad Matrix System with Garrison.

Dr. Burton embraces new dental technology as crucial to dentists’ success through office efficiency and case outcomes. He has realized the importance of digital scanning and how software integration platforms are a key element to utilizing scan data. 3D printing, Intraoral Scanning, and digital smile software are the future of dentistry (and we couldn’t agree more!).

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• Garrison Website: https://www.garrisondental.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docburtondds/

Huge thank you to Garrison for making this episode possible!🤩

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Dr. Chad Duplantis stopped by the Solventum booth at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting to chat with Mindy Schulte, Clinical Specialist for Clarity™ Aligners, about what makes the Clarity system unique. From innovative Precision Grip Attachments to hands-on clinical support, Mindy explains how Solventum is helping dentists achieve more efficient, consistent, and predictable aligner treatment.

The conversation also covers attachment bonding protocols, treatment planning, and why having experienced technicians involved in every case can make all the difference. If you're considering adding clear aligner therapy to your practice, or looking to improve your current workflow, this is an interview you won't want to miss.👏

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