Also known as a toothache, pulpitis occurs due to the inflammation of the dental pulp or tissue in the center of a tooth. The innermost part of each tooth comprises an area called the “pulp” – which is formed of soft connective tissue, nerves, and the blood supply for...
Maintaining adequate oral health is quite challenging, particularly in old age. Aging and other health conditions can make people more vulnerable to dental problems. A lifetime of chewing, grinding, gnashing, inadequate dental nutrition, poor dental care or eating...
A direct external impact to the head such as sports injuries, falls, or other accidents can cause injuries to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Accidental dental injuries caused by an external force occur frequently in children and young...
As dentists dedicate their efforts to patient care, it’s crucial to also focus on the financial aspects of their practice. An often encountered challenge in dental practices involves accurately assigning codes to document different procedures for reimbursement...
In today’s healthcare environment, dental practices face various billing and coding challenges. CDT codes are subject to frequent changes which are not always easy to understand. Billing dental procedures and getting claims approved can also be quite taxing....
