Should Your Dental Practice Drop Insurance Plans?

Hey everyone, Patrick here. Ever thought about dropping insurance plans or going fee-for-service but weren’t sure if it’s worth the risk? In this episode, I’m joined by Shelly VanEpps from Allstar Dental Academy to break down exactly what dentists need to think about before making that call. We’re not just talking theory, this is real-world stuff every growth-minded practice should consider. Here’s what we cover: 0:00 – Intro to The Dental Brief 1:00 – Shelly’s Start in Dental Insurance 3:20 – Patient Experience vs. Insurance 5:10 – Should You Drop Insurance? 7:05 – Hidden Costs of In-Network Plans 8:50 – Overlooked Steps Before Fee-for-Service 10:15 – Biggest Mistake When Leaving PPOs 11:45 – Why You Need a Coach 12:50 – Final Thoughts & Resources If you want control over your practice (instead of feeling stuck in insurance plans), this one’s for you. Learn more: https://allstardentalacademy.com/ ▶️ Hit play and let me know what part stood out to you. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real-world dental insights! ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/ WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/