Top Dental Billing Challenges and Solutions for 2025 Published by the American Dental Coders Association Dental billing and coding is rapidly evolving. As we step into 2025, practices are facing a new wave of challenges, from increased claim denials and tighter documentation requirements to staffing shortages and growing demand for cross coding. The good news? […]

The Oral Microbiome: A New Frontier in Dental Health Published by the American Dental Coders Association When we think about oral health, brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist come to mind. However, there’s a silent yet powerful player in dental wellness: the oral microbiome. This complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms has […]

The Truth About Purple Tooth Whitening Toothpastes: What Dental Professionals Should Know In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic dentistry, trends often emerge that capture the attention of patients before gaining clinical validation. One of the latest fads to make waves is purple tooth whitening toothpaste—a product that claims to whiten teeth by neutralizing yellow tones […]

How to Avoid the Top 10 Dental Coding Errors in 2025 Introduction: Why Accuracy in Dental Coding Matters in 2025 In today’s ever-evolving dental landscape, precision in dental coding is more critical than ever. With the 2025 CDT code updates now in full effect, billing errors can lead to claim denials, delays in payment, and […]

Maximize Dental Benefits Before They Expire: A Guide for Billers & Patients Published by the American Dental Coders Association Introduction: Use It or Lose It As the calendar year progresses, now is the perfect time to initiate conversations with patients about their unused dental insurance benefits. Most dental insurance plans follow a 12-month cycle, with […]