Why a networked approach to RCM is changing how dental practices get paid.
When dental insurance rules feel random, complex, and ever-changing, it’s no wonder front office teams burn out—and doctors stay frustrated. In this episode of Dental Office Rescue, Linda Kane sits down with Dr. Parth Patel, Co-founder and CEO of Dntel, to discuss how a smarter, tech-powered approach to dental billing is changing the game for private practices and billing companies alike.
From running multi-location practices to building Dntel’s innovative network of revenue cycle partners, Parth shares what he’s learned about solving the biggest pain points in insurance, why standardization matters, and how better systems can free up teams to focus on patient care—not payer headaches.
Smarter Billing, Stronger Teams: Episode Takeaways
- Why dental billing complexity is hurting your team and collections
- The biggest mistakes practices make in insurance verification
- How Dntel’s network model improves outcomes and reduces burnout
- What better tech can do for patient experience and profitability
- Why centralized, all-in-one RCM systems are the future of dentistry
The problem with today’s dental billing systems
“The number of edge cases in dental insurance is overwhelming—and totally inconsistent.”
—Dr. Parth Patel
Dr. Patel highlights the biggest struggle most offices face: dental billing and insurance workflows are fragmented, outdated, and not built for the complexity practices face today. From state-by-state payer rule changes to inconsistent verification standards, it’s no wonder dental teams are overworked and under-resourced.
And while many doctors don’t fully grasp the depth of insurance work their team is doing (or skipping), it’s costing practices in time, money, and compliance risk.
Building a smarter network of billing companies
“We realized everyone needs better tech—but it’s too expensive to build alone. So we decided to share it.”
What makes Dntel different? It’s not just another billing service—it’s a growing network of top-tier RCM partners supported by a shared tech stack. Instead of working in silos, these companies collaborate, pool data, and get access to tools and automation that would be cost-prohibitive to build alone.
The result: higher performance standards, better cross-training, and more accurate, efficient insurance processes—across claims, AR, verifications, and more.
Disconnected Systems, Disrupted Revenue
When your team is drowning in disjointed software, unpredictable rules, and manual workflows, everyone suffers:
- Collections slow down
- Burnout skyrockets
- Patients get inconsistent answers
- Doctors stay in the dark on revenue leaks
Dntel’s model solves this by simplifying and unifying RCM workflows, reducing the burden on front office teams and giving dentists cleaner, faster, more reliable revenue processes.
One Call Can Change How You Handle Billing
Let’s take the insurance stress off your plate. Book a call with Linda Kane and get a free autographed copy of Dental Office Rescue. Whether you’re handling billing in-house or working with a vendor, this episode will open your eyes to a better way.
Resources & Guest Info
- Guest: Dr. Parth Patel, Co-founder & CEO of Dntel
- Connect: LinkedIn – Dr. Parth Patel
- Host: Linda Kane, Founder of Zeroed-In Dental Solutions
- Mentioned: CDT Manual, Dental RCM Standards, Lightspeed RCM
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