Do Dentists Really Have to Stay Trapped by PPOs?

Do Dentists Really Have to Stay Trapped by PPOs?

November 17, 2025 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 129

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges dentists face with PPOs and offers strategies to regain control over their practices.

In this episode of the Insurance Untangled Podcast, Naren Arulrajah and Ben Tuinei dive into one of the biggest challenges in dentistry: the feeling of being trapped by PPOs. They discuss the emotional and financial toll of insurance dependence, why many dentists fear leaving PPO networks, and practical strategies to regain control and profitability. You'll hear real examples, including a dentist who doubled her income while working fewer days, and actionable insights into how SEO, Google reviews, and smart marketing can help you build a fee-for-service practice that thrives without insurance constraints.

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