Dentrix and Henry Schein One attempt to frame their latest platform changes as purely security-driven. While we agree that protecting patient data and system integrity is critical, we believe it’s equally important to provide clarity around interoperability, customer choice, and the full context behind these decisions.

Our Commitment to Open Partnerships

At Vyne Dental, interoperability is not just a talking point—it’s something we actively invest in.

We maintain active integration partnerships with both Open Dental and Patterson (Eaglesoft), where we pay fees to support the development and maintenance of APIs that enable reliable data exchange.

These partnerships demonstrate a simple truth: when APIs provide the right data and functionality, we support and participate in those ecosystems.

Our approach has always been to meet practices where they are—supporting flexible integration methods that allow providers to choose the workflows that best serve their patients and businesses.

Our Efforts to Engage with the Dentrix API Exchange

We have made efforts to engage with Henry Schein One’s developer program and API ecosystem since March 2025. The reality is more complex than it’s been portrayed. The Dentrix API Exchange does not currently provide the data required for claims submission workflows. Additionally, participation in the program would require us to abandon existing integration methods that thousands of practices rely on today.

In other words, joining the Dentrix API Exchange as it stands today would not preserve customer choice—it would limit it.

We have expressed willingness to invest financially to support the development of necessary APIs, reinforcing that our goal is collaboration—not circumvention.

The Bigger Picture: Choice and Access

Dental practices depend on the ability to choose the partners and workflows that work best for them. While Dentrix positions its API Exchange as the “intended path” for interoperability, the current limitations of that ecosystem create real barriers for providers who rely on established solutions.

This is not simply a technical debate—it’s about ensuring that:

• Practices retain control over how their data is used
• Providers are not forced into a single workflow or vendor ecosystem
• Innovation is not restricted by a single vendor, or incomplete or constrained integration options

Moving Forward

We remain committed to working constructively with all partners in the dental ecosystem—including Henry Schein One—to advance secure, effective interoperability.

But true interoperability requires more than a single access point. It requires complete, functional APIs and a commitment to enabling, not restricting, customer choice. This approach is already reflected in our established integrations with Open Dental and Patterson (Eaglesoft), where complete, functional APIs support reliable, real-world workflows at scale.

We will continue advocating for the providers we serve and supporting the integrations they depend on every day.

Written by:
Ashton Peña, MSOL
Director of Marketing, Vyne Dental

In dental billing operations, visibility is foundational. When billing teams cannot clearly see the status of submitted claims or associated remittance activity, small administrative gaps can compound over time. Delays frequently occur not because reimbursement issues are complex, but because information is fragmented or surfaced too late in the process.

Revenue cycle visibility refers to structured access to claim status and remittance information as it moves through the reimbursement lifecycle. Rather than relying on multiple payer portals, manual tracking, or delayed updates, centralized oversight allows billing teams to monitor activity within a defined workflow.

Vyne Trellis supports this type of visibility by bringing claim and remittance activity into a single platform designed for dental practices. By keeping related billing information connected, Vyne Trellis helps teams remain informed, organized, and consistent in their follow-up processes.

What Revenue Cycle Visibility Means in Daily Dental Billing

The term “revenue cycle visibility” is sometimes associated with financial dashboards or analytics reporting. In practice, for dental billing teams, visibility is more operational.
It typically means the ability to:

• Monitor claim status without accessing multiple payer websites
• View accepted and rejected claims in one location
• Review remittance details alongside the related claim
• Identify claims that require follow-up without relying on separate tracking tools

When claim and payment information is distributed across different systems, billing staff often spend time locating updates before they can take action. Centralized visibility supports a more structured workflow by keeping relevant information accessible in one place.

How Vyne Trellis Centralizes Claim and Remittance Activity

The Vyne Trellis® platform is designed to support the day-to-day realities of dental billing teams. After claims are submitted through Vyne Trellis, they appear in the Sent tab, where staff can monitor claim status without navigating away from the platform.

From this centralized view, billing teams can see whether a payer has accepted or rejected a claim. This integration allows status review to become part of the routine billing workflow rather than an additional administrative task.

If a payer rejects a claim, that status is visible within Vyne Trellis. Billing teams can review the rejection information and determine appropriate next steps based on their internal processes. Earlier awareness supports clearer organization and reduces the likelihood that unresolved claims remain unaddressed.

Remittance activity is also incorporated into this centralized structure. Vyne Trellis receives Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) from enrolled payers and displays remittance details alongside the associated claim. This connection allows billing staff to review reimbursement information in context rather than compiling details from separate systems.

When claims, attachments, and remittance information remain connected, teams have a more complete view of submission history, payer response, and outstanding items requiring attention.

Why Earlier Identification Supports More Consistent Billing Workflows

Revenue cycle management is influenced by timing and organization. When billing teams become aware of status changes closer to the submission date, they can integrate follow-up into their regular workflow rather than addressing issues retrospectively.

Real-time claim tracking supports earlier awareness of acceptance or rejection updates. Instead of discovering changes during periodic audits or extended review cycles, teams can monitor activity as it progresses.

This structure allows managers to prioritize claims that require attention while allowing accepted claims to continue through the reimbursement process. Over time, this consistency supports clearer oversight and more predictable billing operations.

Supporting Collaboration Across the Billing Team

Centralized visibility also improves coordination. When claim status and remittance details are accessible in one system, billing staff and managers reference the same information. This reduces reliance on individual notes or disconnected tracking methods.

Shared access to claim and remittance activity can help teams:

• Maintain consistent follow-up processes
• Reduce duplicated effort
• Track claim progress with greater transparency
• Communicate more effectively across billing roles

By aligning information within a structured platform, practices can support more consistent billing oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions About Revenue Cycle Visibility in Vyne Trellis

How can dental practices improve revenue cycle visibility?

Practices often begin by centralizing claim tracking and remittance visibility so billing teams can monitor status updates within one system.

Does Vyne Trellis provide claim status visibility?

Yes. Claims submitted through Vyne Trellis appear in the Sent tab, where billing teams can monitor their status.

How does remittance visibility support billing workflows?

When Electronic Remittance Advice appears alongside related claims, billing teams can review reimbursement information in context and determine appropriate follow-up steps.

Strengthen Oversight of Your Billing Workflow

Revenue cycle visibility supports organized, structured billing management. Vyne Trellis helps dental practices monitor claim status, review remittance activity, and maintain centralized oversight within a platform designed for dental billing workflows.

If your practice is looking to bring greater clarity and consistency to daily billing operations, explore how Vyne Trellis supports a more structured approach to revenue cycle management.

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Visit Vyne at Booth 1307

The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is one of the largest and most influential dental conferences in North America, bringing together dental professionals from across the industry. Known for its robust continuing education, expansive exhibit hall, and strong sense of community, Midwinter is where innovation meets practical application.

It’s a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of trends, discover new solutions, and connect with peers who are shaping the future of dentistry.

• Dates: February 19–21, 2026
• Location: McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL
• Booth: 1307

Meet us at our booth to learn how Vyne Dental is helping practices streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and focus more on patient care.

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Written by:
Ashton Peña, MSOL
Director of Marketing at Vyne Dental, with experience supporting dental practices through billing, revenue cycle, and operational workflow optimization.

The beginning of a new year is one of the most operationally complex periods for dental practices. Patient demand increases, insurance benefits reset, and billing teams are expected to maintain clean workflows while volumes accelerate. Even well-run practices can feel strain during this transition, especially when unresolved claims, outdated eligibility information, or unclear balances carry over from the previous year.

The Vyne Trellis® platform was built specifically to address these realities. Designed around real dental billing workflows, the platform helps practices bring structure, clarity, and consistency to claims, payments, and patient balances, particularly during high-pressure periods like the start of the year. Instead of forcing teams to juggle disconnected systems or manual workarounds, Vyne Trellis supports an organized, end-to-end billing process that scales with practice growth.

For practices focused on improving cash flow, reducing administrative friction, and setting a strong tone for the year ahead, having the right billing infrastructure in place is not optional, it is foundational.

Why Billing Problems Tend to Surface in January

January often reveals issues that have been quietly building beneath the surface. Claims submitted late in the prior year may still be pending or partially paid. Insurance plans change as new benefits take effect, leaving eligibility details outdated. Deductibles reset, coverage limits shift, and payer rules evolve. Payments received toward year-end may not be fully reconciled, creating uncertainty around patient balances.

When these issues appear all at once, billing teams can quickly find themselves in reactive mode. Time that should be spent submitting clean claims and supporting patient schedules is instead consumed by follow-ups, corrections, and research. This slowdown impacts reimbursement timelines, increases staff workload, and creates unnecessary stress at a time when practices should be gaining momentum.
A strong start to the year depends on having billing systems that are designed to handle these transitions efficiently, not systems that require constant manual intervention.

How Vyne Trellis Supports a Cleaner, More Organized Start to the Year

Vyne Trellis helps dental practices begin the year with greater visibility and control across their billing workflows. By connecting claims, eligibility, remittance, and patient payments in a unified platform, practices can reduce disruptions and operate with greater confidence.

Sending Cleaner Claims From Day One

Incomplete or inconsistent claims are a major source of early-year delays. Vyne Trellis supports electronic claims submission and digital attachments within a single workflow, allowing practices to send complete claims with the appropriate documentation from the outset.

Clear claim visibility makes it easier for billing teams to see what has been submitted, what is pending, and what requires attention. Instead of chasing issues after denials occur, teams can address gaps proactively and keep claims moving without unnecessary rework.

Verifying Insurance as Benefits Reset

Eligibility issues are especially common at the beginning of the year. Coverage changes, plan renewals, and deductible resets can all lead to denials if eligibility is not confirmed accurately.
Vyne Trellis supports real-time eligibility verification, enabling teams to confirm coverage details before treatment is rendered. This helps reduce denials tied to expired plans, updated benefit structures, or incorrect policy information. Accurate eligibility verification protects both reimbursement timelines and patient trust by minimizing surprise balances and disputes.

Reducing Patient Balance Confusion Early in the Year

Clear billing communication is critical at the start of the year, when patients are adjusting to new benefits and deductible structures. Vyne Trellis supports automated billing statements and secure online payment options, helping patients receive timely, easy-to-understand information about their balances.

When patients understand what they owe and why, practices experience fewer billing inquiries, faster payment resolution, and stronger patient relationships. Reducing confusion early helps prevent small issues from turning into larger disputes later in the year.

The Long-Term Impact of a Strong Start

When billing workflows are organized early, the benefits extend well beyond January. Claims move more predictably throughout the year. Accounts receivable are easier to manage. Staff spend less time correcting preventable issues and more time supporting patient care and practice growth.

A cleaner start also creates operational consistency. Instead of constantly reacting to billing problems, practices can plan more effectively, forecast revenue with greater confidence, and maintain steadier cash flow month after month.

Frequently Asked Questions About Starting the Year With Vyne Trellis

Can Vyne Trellis help with claims submitted at the beginning of the year?

Yes. Vyne Trellis supports electronic claims, digital attachments, and clear claim visibility, helping practices manage new submissions efficiently and reduce early-year delays.

How does eligibility verification help during benefit changes?

Confirming coverage as benefits reset reduces eligibility-related denials, patient balance confusion, and administrative rework early in the year.

Does Vyne Trellis support payment reconciliation?

Vyne Trellis receives Electronic Remittance Advice, improving payment accuracy and balance visibility without manual posting delays.

Start the Year With Fewer Billing Disruptions

A smoother year begins with a stronger billing foundation. Vyne Trellis helps dental practices start the year with cleaner claims, clearer balances, and more organized revenue workflows. When administrative systems stay under control, teams can focus on patient care, operational consistency, and sustainable growth.

Discover how Vyne Trellis can help your practice begin the year with confidence and fewer billing headaches.

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Purpose

This document provides clear, practical guidance for both internal teams and customers on maintaining account security. For Vyne employees, it helps you explain to dental practices why secure password management matters and how to reinforce best practices confidently and consistently.

Why This Matters

Protecting account credentials is essential to safeguard patient data, financial information, and system integrity. Shared or weak passwords continue to be a major cause of security incidents across industries.

• Data exposure: Shared credentials can be accidentally disclosed or intentionally misused, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.
• Loss of accountability: When multiple users share one login, it becomes impossible to confirm who performed specific actions.
• Compliance impact: Regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 require individual user access for privacy and audit accuracy.
• Increased breach risk: Compromised passwords remain one of the most common sources of data loss and service disruption.

According to the Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, over 80% of breaches involve stolen or weak passwords. Maintaining strong, unique credentials is a foundational control that protects both operational systems and customer trust.

Recommended Best Practices

Encourage customers and their team members to follow these simple steps:

1. Use Individual Accounts: Each person should have their own login credentials to maintain visibility, control, and accountability.
   Consequence: Shared logins have prevented organizations from determining who accessed patient or financial data, resulting in audit failures, compliance violations, and fines.
2. Avoid sharing credentials via email, chat, or text: Do not send passwords through unencrypted communication channels.
   Consequence: Many documented breaches occurred after credentials were shared over email or messaging tools, allowing unauthorized individuals to gain access.
3. Rotate passwords regularly: Update passwords every 90 days, or immediately if compromised.
   Consequence: Stale or reused passwords increase the likelihood of unauthorized access, especially if exposed in previous breaches
4. Educate your team: Ensure all users recognize phishing attempts and report suspicious activity.
   Consequence: Untrained users are more likely to fall victim to social engineering, leading to credential theft and system compromise.

Maintaining strong password practices protects your business, your patients, and your reputation. Following these guidelines helps create a secure and trusted environment for everyone.

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