In this episode, Allyssa Mizenko talks about unintentional fraud, how dental revenue cycle management companies can protect practice revenue and where preventable claim errors can create compliance risk. We cover documentation, role separation, routine audits, and practical reporting habits that help teams catch problems early.

Show Links:
Zen Dental Support: https://zendentalsupport.com
Talk with Allyssa: allyssa@zendentalsupport.com
Prosperident Site: https://www.prosperident.com/
Request a Meeting: https://www.prosperident.com/meetwithdavid
No Risk Self Assessments:
If You Suspect Embezzlement: https://tinyurl.com/embrisk
Want To Check Your Vulnerabilities: https://tinyurl.com/vulnchk

Keywords: dental revenue cycle management, dental billing, dental claims, dental fraud prevention, clinical documentation, dental insurance audits, revenue cycle management, dental practice internal controls

key topics
•RCM outsourcing can offer revenue protection, and reduce unintentional fraud
•A wrong payer setup, incomplete claim information, or weak clinical documentation can derail reimbursement
•Clinical notes should tell the complete patient story, be completed before the patient leaves, and match the procedures billed
•Missing diagnostic-quality preoperative X-rays and incorrect procedure codes can cause denials, downgrades, or stalled claims.
•What reports should owners review regularly?

In this episode, Duane Tinker, known as the Tooth Cop, shares insights on dental practice compliance, patient safety, and the importance of proactive risk management. Learn how compliance is more than HIPAA and OSHA. Discover practical tips for dental professionals to navigate regulatory challenges and improve practice safety.

Show Links:

Dental Compliance Specialists: https://dentalcompliance.com/

Talk with the Tooth Cop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanetinker/

Prosperident Site: https://www.prosperident.com/

Request a Meeting: https://www.prosperident.com/meetwithdavid

No Risk Self Assessments:

If You Suspect Embezzlement: https://tinyurl.com/embrisk

Want To Check Your Vulnerabilities: https://tinyurl.com/vulnchk

Keywords: dental compliance, HIPAA, OSHA, patient safety, risk management, dental practice, practice ownership, cybersecurity, practice transfer

key topics

• Dental practice compliance challenges
• Compliance best practices
• Patient safety and risk management
• Cybersecurity in dental practices
• Common non-compliance issues in dentistry
• Office purchase and due diligence
• The importance of proactive compliance

Sam Rockwood, founder of Woods Insurance Payments, shares insights from his experience working with large insurance carriers and how his company is transforming dental insurance payments. Discover how payment systems can be optimized for security, efficiency, and fraud prevention.

Show Links:

Woods: https://woods.dental/

Prosperident Site: https://www.prosperident.com/

Request a Meeting: https://www.prosperident.com/meetwithdavid

No Risk Self Assessments:

If You Suspect Embezzlement: https://tinyurl.com/embrisk

Want To Check Your Vulnerabilities: https://tinyurl.com/vulnchk

Keywords: dental insurance, insurance payments, EFT, virtual credit cards, fraud prevention, payment systems, Woods Insurance Payments, insurance claims, dental practice management

key topics

• How insurance carriers set reimbursement fee levels
• The evolution of payment methods from checks to EFT and virtual credit cards
• Fraud risks in insurance payments and how to prevent them
• The role of data and analytics in setting fee schedules
• Future trends in digital payments and AI in insurance claims