Dental Billing Challenges: Boosting Efficiency and Profit Published by the American Dental Coders Association Dental billing is the financial heartbeat of a thriving practice — but it also comes with a wide range of daily challenges that can slow down cash flow and shrink profit margins. From insurance verification issues to claim denials and coding […]

Pain Management and Dental Coding Guide Published by the American Dental Coders Association Pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek dental care — and managing that pain effectively is a top priority for both clinicians and coders. But when it comes to documenting, coding, and billing for pain-related procedures, things can get […]

Preventive Care and Oral Hygiene: What Dental Billing Specialists Should Know Published by the American Dental Coders Association As a dental billing specialist, understanding clinical terminology is only part of the job — knowing how preventive care and oral hygiene translate into billing accuracy and patient outcomes is essential. Preventive dentistry is the cornerstone of […]

Mastering 2025 Dental Billing: Navigating CDT Code Updates and AI Integration for Optimal Reimbursement Published by the American Dental Coders Association Introduction With dental billing evolving rapidly due to technological advancements and annual updates to Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes, dental professionals must stay informed to optimize their reimbursement processes. This guide covers critical updates […]

Navigating 2025 CDT Code Changes for AI-Powered Dental Imaging Published by the American Dental Coders Association Introduction As artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to revolutionize the dental field, new CDT codes in 2025 have been introduced to account for AI-assisted diagnostics—especially in radiographic imaging. For dental coders and billing specialists, understanding how to apply these […]