abscess : an infection of a tooth, soft tissue, or bone. abutment: tooth or teeth on either side of a missing tooth that support a fixed bridge or removable partial; also refers to a piece of metal or porcelain that is screwed on to an implant to allow a crown to be glued on. acrylic […]

Certification is in increasing demand in the dental industry. More and more employers are looking at certification to assess whether an individual possesses the skills and knowledge required for successful performance in a particular job role. Employers want to hire the best qualified individual who will make a positive contribution to quality patient care. By […]

Considering a career change? Thinking about a position in medicine, administration, or even data entry? You may want to look at dental coding and billing. Need some convincing? We’ve got 10 reasons why the American Dental Coders Association career training classes deserves serious consideration. #1 Working in the dental field is highly rewarding How many […]

What Does a Dental Biller Do?A dental biller is responsible for entering a customer’s payment information to pay for dental services. In this position, your duties are to receive payment directly from the customer or to contact a health insurance company to negotiate claims for coverage. You have to verify whether the client is eligible […]

Failing to use accurate CDT codes in documentation will cause payment delays and denials and also increase fraud risk. Here are some best practices from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) to ensure effective coding and accurate claim submission, and reduce risk of denials and allegations of fraud: With all these unique challenges, many practices […]