Why would insurance be a great place for a woman dentist?
Conicella: I don’t think of it in terms of gender. I just think working in the insurance industry is an enriching experience. I’ve learned a great deal. O’Loughlin: Dental insurance removes a significant financial barrier to access to oral health care. People with dental benefits see their dentists more often and have fewer unmet oral health needs. Dental benefits are part of the solution to improving access to care. Riggs: The insurance industry provides an intellectually stimulating set of challenges and gives you an excellent overview of dental trends. Also, bringing the clinical know-how can add considerable value to the dental care benefit side of the business. 7. Dental insurance has been in place for more than 40 years. Do you think it has changed the scope of the practice of dentistry, and why? Conicella: The practice of dentistry, like dental insurance, is constantly evolving. I think there have been a lot of breakthroughs and that we have learned and continue to learn so much
