Dental Shield Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact Dental Shield support?

You can reach the support team via email at Hands.Infotech@gmail.com (all plans, 24-hour response on business days), by phone if you're on the Growth or Pro plan, or through live chat directly inside your dashboard if you're on the Pro plan. For urgent, practice-halting issues, there's also a 24/7 priority line.

What are Dental Shield's support hours?

Standard support is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. On Sundays, support is limited to email only.

Does every plan get phone support?

No - phone support is available specifically to practices on the Growth and Pro plans. If you're on a different plan, email support is still available to everyone, with a 24-hour response window on business days.

What's included with the Pro plan's support?

Pro plan practices get live chat access right inside the platform dashboard, plus a dedicated account manager assigned during onboarding who stays familiar with your practice's setup and history. You can compare this against other plans on the Pricing & Plans page.

What should I do if I have a critical system outage?

If your practice can't access patient data or the system is down in a way that's affecting patient care, call the priority support line at (555) 911-HELP. This line is monitored 24/7, specifically for critical issues - not general questions.

How long does it take to get a response from email support?

You can expect a response within 24 hours on business days after emailing Hands.Infotech@gmail.com. For anything urgent, phone or the priority line will get you faster help.

What does a Dedicated Account Manager actually do?

Your dedicated account manager (available on the Pro plan) is assigned during onboarding and becomes your single point of contact going forward. Instead of explaining your practice's setup to a new support agent each time, you work with someone who already knows your workflows, integrations, and history.

Where can I find answers to common platform questions?

Check the FAQ page first - it covers the most frequently asked questions about the platform. If your specific issue isn't answered there, submit a support request through this page.

How do I install or troubleshoot the Chrome extension?

Full download and installation instructions are on the Chrome Extension page. If you're already installed but running into detection or connection issues, the troubleshooting section on that page covers the most common fixes.

Where can I learn about HIPAA compliance and data security?

Security and compliance details are covered on the FAQ page under the Security & Compliance section - that's the best place to check before rolling Dental Shield out practice-wide.

Which PMS and clearinghouse systems does Dental Shield support?

You can see the full list of supported Practice Management Systems and clearinghouse integrations on the Integrations page.

How do I submit a support request directly?

Scroll to the "Submit a Support Request" form on this page, fill in your name, email, practice name, category (like Technical Issue, Billing & Payments, or Insurance Verification), subject, and message, then submit - the team will follow up based on standard support hours.

What categories can I choose when submitting a support ticket?

You can select from General Question, Technical Issue, Billing & Payments, Insurance Verification, Claims & Recovery, Staffing & Scheduling, Integration Help, Account & Access, or Feature Request - picking the right one helps route your ticket faster.

Can I get help with claims, billing, or recovery fees?

Yes - the Claims & Billing topic area covers submitting claims through clearinghouses, tracking denied claims, setting up payment processing, and understanding recovery fees. You can also submit a ticket directly under the "Claims & Recovery" category.

How do I add team members or reset my account password?

Both are covered under the Account & Technical topic section, which includes resetting your password, adding team members to your practice, Chrome extension troubleshooting, and connecting to Dentrix Ascend. For anything not covered, submit a request under "Account & Access."