Why Having an Insurance Expert on Speed Dial Is No Longer a Luxury… It’s a Necessity for 2026

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental Solutions
Insurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental Practices
PreferredDentalSolutions.com


The dental insurance landscape is constantly changing: carrier consolidations, new shared agreements, and ever-shifting reimbursement models.

Managing it all while running a practice is like trying to fix a car engine while driving down the highway. It’s no wonder more dentists are discovering that having an insurance expert on speed dial isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s a necessity.

Here’s why:

Rapid Answers When Every Day Counts

Delays in insurance decisions cost money. Whether it’s a network question, a claim issue, or a contract opportunity, timely answers keep production flowing. Having an expert available means you’re never stuck waiting weeks for clarity on something that impacts your schedule and revenue today.

Protection From Costly Mistakes

Signing the wrong PPO contract, missing a negotiation window, or failing to understand a shared network arrangement can cost your practice hundreds of thousands of dollars  every single year. An expert sees the traps and helps you avoid them, protecting your bottom line.

Confidence in Every Decision

When you’re making big practice decisions: expanding, bringing on an associate, selling, or buying it’s true that every insurance choice matters. Having a trusted advisor ensures those moves support your financial goals instead of undermining them.

Future-Proofing Your Practice

What worked five years ago may not work today. Networks shift, reimbursement models evolve, and market pressures change. With an expert in your corner, you’re not just reacting; you’re proactively positioning your practice for stability and growth.

In Conclusion

At Preferred Dental Solutions, we function as that trusted partner. We translate insurance complexity into clear, actionable strategies, giving you peace of mind and tangible financial results. Because in today’s environment, you shouldn’t have to navigate insurance alone and you don’t have to.

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio

Angela Holland

Angela Holland

Angela Holland is a highly regarded Dental Insurance Expert with a proven track record of success. In 2023, she sold her dental RCM company to a NASDAQ-listed firm and is now focused on helping dentists maximize reimbursements and streamline insurance processes. With experience in managing over $1 billion in dental insurance collections, Angela is committed to playing a key role in the industry’s evolution, with a goal of contributing to over $100 billion in insurance collections in the future.