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.

the ppo trap for startups

The PPO Trap for Startups & Acquisitions: Moving into Ownership in 2026? This Is for You!

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Insurance Decisions…

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Credentialing Isn’t Paperwork, It’s Strategy

Credentialing Isn’t Paperwork, It’s Strategy

Start-ups & Acquisitions in 2026, this is a must read! By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental…

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fee negotiations

Fee Negotiation Myths That Keep Dentists Underpaid

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com There’s a…

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When to Terminate a PPO (and How to Do It Without Losing Patients)

When to Terminate a PPO & How to Do It Without Losing Patients

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com It’s the…

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ppo revenue optimization tips

3 Simple PPO Revenue Optimization Tips Every Practice Should Know

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Dentistry is…

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Why Having an Insurance Expert on Speed Dial Is No Longer a Luxury

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 SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com The dental…

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insurance credentialing

Why Strategic Credentialing From the Beginning Can Transform Your Career Earnings

By: Angela Holland, Founder of Preferred Dental SolutionsInsurance Expert and Strategy Consultant for Dental PracticesPreferredDentalSolutions.com Starting your…

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insurance credentialing

Don’t Guess Your Way Through Credentialing — Maximize ROI from Day One

By: Angela Holland Stepping into your first dental practice is like jumping into the deep end —…

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The Hidden Power of Strategic Insurance Credentialing for New Dental Practice Owners

By: Angela Holland When you’re a first-time dental practice owner, the thrill of finally running your own…

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insurance credentialing

Dental Credentialing Done with Strategy: Your Fast Pass to Profit as a New Dental Practice Owner

By: Angela Holland Launching your first dental practice is a thrilling leap into ownership, a chance to…

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Scalloped Tongue, What Does it Mean?

By Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA | August 8, 2022

By: Jeffrey W. Horowitz, DMD, FAGD, D-ABDSM, D-ASBA A scalloped tongue is characterized by wavy or rippled edges along its sides. Scalloped tongues are usually not a cause of concern, but if left untreated, they can cause additional complications and symptoms that can harm your dental health. Identifying bad oral habits and diagnosing certain medical…

Professional Identity Formation

By Savanah Craig | August 4, 2022

By: Savannah Craig Professional Identity Formation is a term I was unfamiliar with until it was brought up last week during my PGY-1 Orientation for my General Practice Residency program. Many of us have a variety of identities (daughter, sister, aunt, son, brother, uncle, etc.), and becoming a dentist requires you to add a new…

Why Aren’t Dentists Screening & Treating Sleep Apnea Patients?

By Teresa Power DeNike | August 1, 2022

By: Teresa Power DeNike, BS Sleep is a severely overlooked area in dentistry. In 2017, the ADA recommended all dentists screen for sleep apnea (and treat or refer out). Yet only 70% of dentists screen for sleep apnea, and most lack confidence in performing accurate routine screenings. In 2015, the AASM and AADSM recommended oral…

How Dental Assistants Can Deal with Workplace Bullying

By Dianne Auger | July 26, 2022

By: Dianne Auger, RDH, BS Have you ever loved your position on the dental team, and then it starts to all go downhill? Have you ever thought that being in a profession such as this one that there are no conflicts or acts of workplace bullying? Well, there is! I was just as surprised as you are,…

How and Why to get Oral Appliance Therapy

By Teresa Power DeNike | July 25, 2022

By: Teresa DeNike If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there’s a 90% chance your doctor recommended CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). There’s a reason for that — CPAP is incredibly effective — but it might not be right for you, and the hose can be cumbersome to sleep in. If you can’t use CPAP,…

Five People You Want on Your Side as a New Dentist

By Tara Aboumahboub | July 19, 2022

By: Tara Abouhmahboub When you become a dentist, navigating the job market can be a challenge, and you certainlydon’t want to do it on your own. Top 5 People To Know When Starting Your Dental Career Here are the five people you want on your side as a new dentist: 1. Accountant This one is…

Sign-On or Stay-On Bonus?

By David Rice | July 19, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice The great resignation, team-turnover, call it what you will, is dentistry’s single greatest problem today and will continue to be for the next 1 to 1.5 years. With that, many practices have turned to sign-on bonuses in an attempt to attract top talent.  The problem is, that it’s not helping retain…

Top 5 Mistakes New Dentists Make

By David Rice | July 14, 2022

By: Dr. David Rice Read them. Digest them. Ask igniteDDS how to avoid them! 5 Mistakes I Made As A New Dentist Here are five common mistakes new dentists make (including me): Paying Off Student Debt Too Fast Not Building Board of Directors Soon Enough Buying a House before a Practice Not Asking Enough Questions…

Should You Consider a Dental Residency?

By Sable Muntean | July 13, 2022

By: Sable Muntean It can be tempting to jump right into the workforce after graduating from dental school, but finding a residency can be a hugely rewarding experience for new dentists — and those positions are often paid, as well. How Long Is Dental Residency? The residency process only takes a year, or potentially two,…

The Importance of Dental Photography

By Zach Sisler | July 8, 2022

By: Zach Sisler Photography is a skill that often gets overlooked by recent dental school graduates, but it can be an essential tool at every step of running your practice. If you’re an esthetic dentist or trying to advertise on social media, taking a good picture is a skill you need for obvious reasons. But…