David J. Pettigrew, DMD[email protected]Insurance10 reasons why dental claims are deniedIn today's economic environment, nothing can set a dentist's teeth on edge faster than rejected insurance claims. Most dental insurance companies agree, though, that many claims are denied for some common, easily correctable reasons.May 31, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesAssistant accused of assaulting patient faces more chargesAn ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is now facing more charges.PeriodonticsIs skipping meals the key to healthier gums?Office ManagementThe red lipstick lesson: What executive presence looks like in dental leadershipLegal Issues15 former employees sue dentist over secret cameraOral-Systemic LinkThese lung problems may be linked to jaw fractures