Dental billing and coding changes for 2026 are here—CDT 2026 includes major updates (new, revised, and deleted codes), expanded anesthesia reporting, emerging diagnostic services like cracked tooth testing, and ongoing payer scrutiny tied to documentation, prior authorization, and reimbursement trends. Use this practical 2026 checklist to update software, retrain your team, prevent denials, and strengthen claim narratives.

CPT® 2026 includes 84 deleted codes. Learn how deleted CPT codes trigger denials in January—especially for dental-to-medical cross-coding—and use our checklist plus a sample deleted-code list to update templates, prevent rejections, and protect cashflow.

CPT® 2026 brings 418 code-set changes (288 new, 46 revised, 84 deleted). Learn what matters most for dental billers and coders who cross-code to medical—OMS, anesthesia, pathology, imaging, and documentation—plus a practical readiness checklist and training exercises to reduce denials.

Earn up to 66 dental CEUs online through the American Dental Coders Association. Learn how our CDBS and CDC classes can help you meet your continuing education requirements without attending another boring seminar.

Dental billers and dental coders play different but essential roles in every dental practice. Learn the difference between these careers, how they work together, and how certification can boost your professional path.