GSLDS President Installed

Our 2025 President, Dr. Jennifer Wheeler, and our Executive Officers were installed on Saturday, January 25.

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Welcome to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society

Founded in 1856, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS) is one of the oldest dental organizations in the world, with more than 1,000 local member dentists. The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is the local component of the Missouri Dental Association and American Dental Association. Every day, the members of the GSLDS work to serve their community and promote better oral health for all. Learn more about membership with the GSLDS.

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News Updates

Automated Insurance Verification

Mar 3, 2025
Workflow improvement; boost patient satisfaction and care.

Caring for your patients is the core reason you run your practice, and the desire to prioritize their experience is at the heart of patient-centered care movements. Automated insurance verification is a perfect example of how workflow improvements can also boost patient satisfaction and care.

Insurance verification is an essential step to help dental practices avoid costly claim denials, reduce delays in patient care, improve billing and claims and ensure compliance with regulations. However, manually verifying insurance can be time-consuming and prone to errors, leading to unnecessary administrative burdens and patient dissatisfaction.

There are some very real benefits of automated insurance verification for dental practices beyond time-saving. These include:

  • Real-Time Insurance Checks
  • Reduce Administrative Burden and Costs
  • Improve Accuracy and Reduce Errors
  • Faster Revenue Cycle Management
  • Improved Treatment Plan Adherence

And, because patient satisfaction is a cornerstone of any successful dental practice, automated insurance verification can help eliminate pain points.

Benefits to patients include:

  • Reduced Wait Times
  • Clear Financial Expectations
  • Fewer Billing Surprises
  • Enhanced Transparency
  • Increased Data Security
  • More Efficient Appointment Scheduling
  • Maximized Benefits and Improved Care
Integrating automated insurance verification into your dental practice workflow means you can deliver a more patient-centric experience. Achieving better outcomes while reducing the friction and challenges patients typically encounter when seeking dental care can be a boon for your practice, ensuring patient retention and positive word of mouth.

Integrating automated insurance verification into your dental practice workflow means you can deliver a more patient-centric experience. iCoreConnect, a friend of the MDA, offers several software solutions, discounted for MDA members, to help streamline dental practice operations and ensure positive patient experiences. Book a demo today, or call 888-810-7706.

This article was written by Robert McDermott, President & CEO, iCoreConnect. iCore is a digital advertiser with the MDA. The MDA does not endorse these products or services.


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