Dental insurance billing is extremely complex, with constantly changing codes, payer rules and regulations, and HIPAA guidelines. Even a minor error can have a significant impact on dental practice revenue. That’s why many dentists are choosing to partner with a...
Every year, the American Dental Association (ADA) reviews and updates CDT codes to document services dentists provide. Dentistry is constantly evolving and annual updates to CDT codes provide a means to accommodate the adoption of modern devices and technology by...
For dental practitioners, using the appropriate ICD-10 codes to properly identify and document common dental issues is crucial for not only getting paid for the services provided, but also to maintain the integrity of the patient’s medical record. Partnering...
Malocclusion or misalignment of the upper and lower teeth is a common dental condition. It is usually caused by a difference between jaw and tooth size or the size of the upper and lower jaws. Having malocclusion can affect vital oral functions like chewing, biting,...
Dental development or odontogenesis is a very complex process that begins even before birth. Both deciduous teeth (primary or baby teeth) and permanent teeth (secondary or adult teeth) undergo a development process that involves a sequence of steps. Several problems...
