267. How to Optimize Insurance Reimbursement with Angela Holland
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Release Date: 05/06/2025
Difficult Patients: How Dentists Actually Get in Trouble (and How to Protect Your License) — Part 2 with Evan Sampson
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Episode Description In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, we move from theory into the real-world details that quietly put dentists at risk every single day. My guest, Evan Sampson, is a healthcare attorney who has served as general counsel to one of the largest dental support organizations in the country. He brings a rare and invaluable perspective at the intersection of dentistry, law, payer audits, and regulatory enforcement — and in this episode, we get very specific. We unpack what actually makes certain procedures, CDT codes, and clinical scenarios high-risk from a fraud, waste, and...
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Fraud, Documentation, and the Notes That Can Haunt You: A Dentist’s Guide to Staying Out of Trouble (Part 1) — with Evan Sampson, JD
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Episode Description Most dentists think of compliance as a background concern—something administrative, abstract, or handled by “the office.” In reality, it’s one of the highest-risk, most overlooked areas of modern dental practice. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with Evan Sampson, a healthcare attorney with over a decade of experience advising dentists and healthcare organizations on fraud, waste, abuse, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Evan has served as General Counsel to a major dental support organization and held senior compliance...
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Fee-for-Service Without Fear with Dr. David Eshom
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Join Elevated GP: Register for the live meeting: Download the Injection Molding Guide: In Part 2 of this powerful series, Dr. Melissa Seibert continues her in-depth conversation with cosmetic dentist and AACD leader Dr. David Eshom, exploring the deeper psychological, business, and interpersonal frameworks that underpin a thriving fee-for-service practice. Together, they unpack the realities of transitioning away from insurance dependence, the emotional traps dentists fall into, and the communication strategies that safeguard both the patient relationship and the...
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Dr. David Eshom’s Blueprint for Patient-Initiated Dentistry
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Join Elevated GP: Register for the live meeting: Download the Injection Molding Guide: n Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with cosmetic dentist and AACD residency preceptor Dr. David Eshom for a powerful conversation that reframes how dentists think about photography, diagnosis, communication, and case acceptance. Drawing from more than 20 years of comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Eshom reveals why extraoral photography—not intraoral cameras, not radiographs—is the single most effective tool for building trust and helping patients...
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Modern TMJ Surgery with Dr. Scotty Bolding
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Join Elevated GP: Register for the live meeting: Download the Injection Molding Guide: In Part 2 of this powerful two-part series, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits back down with renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Scott Bolding, whose orthopedic-driven approach to TMJ diagnostics and surgery is reshaping how dentistry understands joint disease. If you’ve ever wondered why TMJ patients get “punted” from provider to provider, why MRI-based diagnosis never became mainstream, or how degenerative joint pathology silently derails orthodontic and restorative outcomes, this...
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Orthognathic Surgery IS Airway Surgery: Dr. Scott Bolding on Rethinking Skeletal Positioning
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Join Elevated GP: Follow @dental_digest_podcast Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Description: In this episode, Dr. Scott Bolding — leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon and airway reconstruction expert — dismantles the outdated belief that sleep apnea is primarily a soft-tissue problem. He explains why the bone dictates the obstruction, why skeletal repositioning is the true driver of airway patency, and how maxillary advancement, mandibular rotation, and hyoid biomechanics can radically transform patient physiology. You’ll also hear how CBCT, DICE, and...
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Managing Occlusion in Wear Patients with Dr. Gregg Kinzer
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Join Elevated GP: Follow @dental_digest_podcast Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on His interdisciplinary approach to dentistry is founded in both empirical research and clinical experience. He attended the University of Washington for both his undergraduate and graduate studies where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1995 and an M.S.D. and certificate in Prosthodontics in 1998. For his entire career, Dr. Kinzer has been committed to furthering the art and science of dental education. His unique ability to impart complex clinical processes in a logical, systematic and clear...
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The E-B-C Concept: Designing the Implant Emergence Profile with Biologic Precision with Dr. Jonathan Esquivel,
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Email me: dr.melissaseibert@gmail.com Join Elevated GP: Follow @dental_digest_podcast Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on In this second installment of Dental Digest’s conversation with Dr. Jonathan Esquivel, host Dr. Melissa Seibert and her guest push deeper into the artistry, biology, and discipline required to restore anterior implants that are as functional as they are beautiful. While Part 1 introduced Esquivel’s framework of space, volume, and time, this episode focuses on the next frontier—provisionalization, emergence-profile design, and the E-B-C concept that...
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Implant Aesthetics Unpacked: Biologic Design & Power of Provisionalization with Dr. Jonathan Esquivel
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Email me Join Elevated GP: Follow @dental_digest_podcast Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on In this episode of Dental Digest, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with prosthodontist and educator Dr. Jonathan Esquivel for part one of an enlightening two-part series that explores the biologic and aesthetic complexities of implant restoration. Known for his meticulous approach and his evidence-based framework of space, volume, and time, Dr. Esquivel brings clarity to one of dentistry’s most challenging frontiers: the anterior aesthetic zone. They begin by examining why...
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Why Implants Aren’t Always the Answer: Biologic Respect and Restorative Restraint with Dr. David Attia
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
Email me: Dr.melissaseibert@gmail.com Join Elevated GP: Follow @dental_digest_podcast Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Episode Summary In this powerful continuation of their two-part conversation, Dr. Melissa Seibert and Dr. David Attia dive beyond digital workflows to confront the deeper philosophical questions shaping modern implant dentistry. Building on last week’s discussion of data stacking, SmileCloud integration, and biologically driven design, this episode explores the nuanced realities of aesthetic-zone decision-making, ethical treatment planning, and the human side...
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Angela Holland is a seasoned dental insurance expert and the founder of Preferred Dental Solutions, a firm dedicated to helping dental practices nationwide maximize their insurance reimbursements. With over a decade of experience in the dental industry, Angela has become a trusted advisor for practices aiming to enhance their financial performance through strategic insurance management.
Angela began her career in dental consulting in 2013, quickly recognizing the challenges practices faced with insurance billing and revenue cycle management. In 2018, she founded Preferred Dental Services, focusing exclusively on remote insurance revenue cycle management. Under her leadership, the company grew rapidly, culminating in its acquisition by a NASDAQ-traded corporation in 2023.
Following this success, Angela launched Preferred Dental Solutions, offering specialized services in insurance credentialing and PPO fee negotiations. Her team provides live progress updates and guarantees increased insurance revenue, reflecting her commitment to transparency and results.
Angela's expertise has led to significant financial improvements for her clients, with some practices reporting revenue increases of up to 46% with major insurers like Cigna and MetLife. Her dedication to empowering dentists and her deep understanding of the insurance landscape make her a valuable partner for practices seeking growth and efficiency.
For more information or to connect with Angela, visit Preferred Dental Solutions.