New codes are coming in 2026—is your dental office ready?

In this solo episode, Linda Kane breaks down what your practice should be doing right now to get ahead of the 2026 changes, avoid costly denials, and make sure you're getting paid more—and getting paid on time. She also shares a 5-step framework your team can start using today to clean up your billing systems, reduce insurance headaches, and protect your revenue.

Perfect for dentists, office managers, and anyone handling insurance or billing.

📘 Grab your free copy of Dental Office Rescue or book a call at rescuemydentaloffice.com

Covered in this episode:

• The biggest mistakes dental teams make with insurance billing
• Why entering benefits correctly matters more than ever
• 5 non-negotiable billing practices to protect your revenue
• How to prepare your software, systems, and team for CDT updates

Whether you’re PPO-heavy or fee-for-service, this episode will help you tighten your systems, train your team, and start 2026 ahead of the curve.

💬 Want support growing and protecting your practice?
 Linda Kane helps dentists reduce burnout and take back operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

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Faster payments, bigger checks, and real results—Leslie Icenogle, CPC, breaks down the benefits to medical billing in your dental practice.

If medical billing feels overwhelming, this episode will change your perspective, and reveal everything you need to know about it. Linda Kane sits down with Leslie Icenogle, CPC, founder of Dental Classroom, LLC, to show how dental teams can unlock untapped revenue, boost case acceptance, and get patients the benefits they actually deserve.

With over 40 years in dentistry and deep expertise in oral surgery and medical coding, Leslie explains:

• Why medical claims pay 33% faster than dental—and how to get started
• What general dentists are already doing that qualifies for medical billing
• The surprising types of treatment (even prophys!) that can go to medical
• How sleep services, trauma, implants, and chronic conditions open the door
• What most offices miss—and how your team can file confidently and compliantly
• Why this isn’t just about reimbursement—it’s about patient advocacy

Plus:
A special RESCUE20 discount on Leslie’s program for Dental Office Rescue listeners:

https://www.dentalclassroomonline.com/

💬 Want support growing and protecting your practice?
 Linda Kane helps dentists reduce burnout and take back operational control.

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🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Leslie Icenogle
🌐 dentalclassroomonline.com
🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-icenogle

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Want to build a more efficient, future-ready dental office—without losing the human touch? It starts with the powerful combination of technology, business, and dental wisdom.

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Laura Nelson to talk about how to lead your team through change, simplify training, and get real about what works in the front office. From outsourcing and automation to AI tools and onboarding, Laura breaks down what dental practices need to succeed today.

Topics we cover:

• What dental wisdom really means (and why it matters more than ever)
• How to use AI and outsourcing without creating more chaos
• The most common training gaps killing team performance
• Red flags when hiring or bringing in new tech vendors
• What happens when dentists don’t lead their own team

This is a practical conversation for practice owners who want less stress, better systems, and stronger support at the front.

Resources

💬 Want support growing and protecting your practice?
 Linda Kane helps dentists reduce burnout and take back operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Laura Nelson
🌐 frontofficerocks.com
🌐 soberliferocks.com
🌐 lauranelsonspeaks.com
📱 LinkedIn
💬 BrushUp on AI Facebook Group

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Want to keep more of what you earn, protect your legacy, and build a practice worth top dollar? It starts with exit planning strategies long before you’re ready to sell.

In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Tim McNeely, CFP®, CIMA®, CEPA®, founder of The Dental Exit Institute and author of Dental Wealth Nation. Tim shares how advanced planning strategies can reduce taxes, safeguard wealth, and create a clear path toward the life you want—during and after dentistry.

Whether you’re just starting out, mid-career, or eyeing retirement, this conversation will help you see exit planning as a way to strengthen your business today, not just when you’re ready to step away.

You’ll learn:

• Why “build to sell” is the secret to running a better practice now
• The 4 pillars of advanced planning that go beyond investments
• How to protect your income and close your personal wealth gap
• What the ultra-successful do to stress test their financial plans
• Steps to find the right advisors and avoid costly misalignment

Built for dentists who want more freedom, impact, and significance—without sacrificing patient care—these strategies help you turn hard work into lasting wealth.

Resources

💬 Want support growing and protecting your practice?
 Linda Kane helps dentists reduce burnout and take back operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Tim McNeely
 🌐 Website: timmcneely.com
📱 Call/Text: (818) 534-4949
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timmcneely

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Don't want to sell to a DSO? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options.

In this episode, Linda Kane talks with Bryant Gibby and Dr. Weston Spencer of Saving Private Practice about a smarter dental ownership model that helps doctors stay independent, boost profitability, and reduce burnout—without giving up control.

Whether you're planning an exit or trying to keep up with the demands of ownership in today’s fast-moving economy, this conversation breaks down what’s really happening with consolidation—and how dentists can protect what they’ve built.

You’ll learn:

• Why selling to a DSO isn’t your only (or best) path
• How shared services can reduce stress and overhead
• What makes this doctor-led model different from corporate groups
• How one dentist tripled her income—without going it alone

Built by dentists, for dentists, this model empowers you to offload admin, grow sustainably, and stay at the center of your practice.

Resources

💬 Want support growing and protecting your practice?
 Linda Kane helps dentists reduce burnout and take back operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Saving Private Practice
 📧 Bryant Gibby: [email protected] | 📱 (801) 541-3484
 🌐 Website: sppdental.com
🔗 Dr. Weston Spencer: linkedin.com/in/drwestonspencer

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Still guessing your way through OSHA and HIPAA? It’s costing you more than you think.

In this episode, compliance expert Kelli Ngariki shares her SAFER Method—a simple, step-by-step framework to help dental offices get compliant, stay protected, reduce errors, and empower their teams. From infection control to documentation to delegation, this conversation will show you how to make compliance work for you (not against you).

You’ll learn:

• Why system breakdowns—not people—are the root of most safety issues
• The 3 roles every dental office needs for OSHA, HIPAA & infection control
• How written protocols reduce risk, training time, and team turnover
• What actually happens when you're not prepared for an audit

With her background in education, operations, and compliance law, Kelli brings a practical, empowering approach that makes compliance feel doable—and worth it.

Resources

💬 Want expert guidance to simplify your systems?
Linda Kane helps dentists eliminate burnout and reclaim operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Kelli Ngariki
🌐 Website: oshahipaatraining.com
📘 Book: gooddentistbook.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kellingariki

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Is your front desk team drowning in insurance chaos—and burning out fast?
You don’t have a staffing problem. You have a systems and billing problem.

In this episode, Dr. Parth Patel, CEO of Dntel, shares how smarter RCM technology and a connected billing network are transforming the insurance process for dental offices—making it easier, faster, and far less stressful for your team.

You’ll learn:

• Why most RCM workflows break down—and what to do instead
• How centralized billing systems improve collections and team morale
• What the future of insurance processing looks like (hint: it’s not DIY)

With deep experience in both clinical operations and technology, Dr. Patel brings a practical, scalable approach to solving one of dentistry’s biggest pain points.

Resources
💬 Want expert guidance to simplify your systems?
Linda Kane helps dentists eliminate burnout and reclaim operational control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue → rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions → zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Dr. Parth Patel
🌐 Website: dntel.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drparth/

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Is your dental office constantly putting out fires—and no one’s quite sure who’s doing what? You don’t have a people problem. You have a systems problem.

In this episode, dental consultant and podcast host Michelle Affanato shares the exact strategies she uses to help practices like yours get aligned, efficient, and stress-free.

You’ll learn:

• How to build clear, accountable roles that actually work
• What most startups get wrong (and how to avoid it)
• Simple systems that reduce drama and increase team performance

With 30+ years in both clinical and admin roles, Michelle brings a real-world, no-fluff approach to building a dental practice that runs smoothly—and profitably.

📌 Resources
💬 Want expert guidance to get out of the grind?
Linda Kane helps dentists rebuild stronger operations and reclaim control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue ➝ rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions ➝ zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Michelle Affanato
🌐 Website: affinitymanagement.co

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What do dental office systems have in common with a bagel? More than you think.

In this episode, Linda Kane sits down with Kyle Summerford—founder of Dental Office Managers Connect and a seasoned dental leader with 20+ years of real-world experience—to unpack his signature “Bagel Method.”

Whether you're overwhelmed by too many hats, struggling to lead your team, or just looking for a smarter way to streamline daily chaos, Kyle’s practical approach is built for real-world dental offices—especially the ones short on time and staff.

You’ll learn:

• What the Bagel Method is and how to apply it to your patient journey
• Why most office systems fail—and how to simplify them
• How office managers can lead with confidence, not burnout
• The power of servant leadership (and why it’s often missing)
• Why community and self-awareness matter more than titles

This one’s for every office manager, team leader, and practice owner who’s ready to ditch the overwhelm and build systems that actually work.

📌 Resources
💬 Want expert guidance to get out of the grind?
Linda Kane helps dentists rebuild stronger operations and reclaim control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue ➝ rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions ➝ zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with Kyle Summerford
🌐 Website: https://www.dentalofficemanagers.com/

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If you think coding is just about getting reimbursed, think again.

In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane is joined by DeVon Banks—CEO of D-TECH Billing and Claims and one of the most respected voices in dental billing and compliance. With decades of hands-on experience and a specialty in Dentrix, DeVon breaks down what dentists really need to know about coding, documentation, and thinking like a true CEO.

You’ll learn:

• Why poor documentation is more than sloppy—it’s a liability
• How outdated CDT codes could be costing you thousands
• What every doctor should know about insurance adjuster thinking
• The 4 compliance habits that protect your license and your revenue
• How to future-proof your billing systems—without overcomplicating them

This episode is a must for any dentist who wants to stop surviving and start leading.

📌 Resources
💬 Want expert guidance to get out of the grind?
Linda Kane helps dentists rebuild stronger operations and reclaim control.

📖 Claim your free copy of Dental Office Rescue ➝ rescuemydentaloffice.com
🌐 Explore services at Zeroed-In Dental Solutions ➝ zeroedindentalsolutions.com

🤝 Connect with DeVon Banks
🌐 Website: https://www.dtechbc.com/

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