{"id":28840,"date":"2026-07-03T12:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T17:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/?p=28840"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:27:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T13:27:20","slug":"throwback-words-of-wisdom-by-sheena-hinson-rdh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/throwback-words-of-wisdom-by-sheena-hinson-rdh\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwback: Words of Wisdom by Sheena Hinson, RDH"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every patient is different. Overcoming a patient\u2019s obstacles to treatment may take some finesse. The diagnosis and treatment plan are typically the easier task. In this series, we have asked the experts from our Protocol Directory, \u201cHow would they help the patient overcome their obstacle(s)?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Patient<\/b>: \u201cWill my insurance cover this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the greater dilemmas in the dental industry. It\u2019s a roadblock disguised as access to care for many patients. For years, they have been misled regarding the true value they get from dental insurance plans. It\u2019s important we let patients know what they NEED, not just what they need that is covered by insurance. To be clear, before reading the verbiage below, please know that it should never be used to mislead a patient in any way. When going over financial arrangements and treatment options, patients should be fully informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

My Response: <\/b>\u201cI\u2019m so glad you asked. I\u2019ve put a plan together for you that includes everything I think you need to be successful in treating your gum disease. I like to include all my recommendations up front so that you don\u2019t have any surprises later. I included the gum therapy that we discussed, your saliva testing, and the homecare items we talked about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting your gum disease into remission will be a commitment of both your time and your finances. We will make sure that we do everything possible to maximize your insurance coverage. As far as what they don\u2019t cover, we have some great options to help you fit it into your budget.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For more Words of Wisdom from Sheena Hinson, visit the <\/span>Uplevel Practice Solutions<\/span><\/a> page of our <\/span>Protocol Directory<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We hope you enjoyed the throwback blog. This blog originally posted June 3rd, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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