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Start Your Career in Dental Billing and Coding with Confidence


If you're looking for a career that combines flexibility, stability, and a clear path to professional growth, dental billing and coding may be the perfect choice. The dental industry depends on skilled billing and coding professionals to keep operations running smoothly, ensure accurate insurance reimbursements, and maintain legal compliance. It’s a vital function—and an opportunity for you to build a meaningful, well-paying career without needing a college degree.

Demand for qualified dental billers and coders continues to grow across the United States. As dental practices face increasing complexity with insurance carriers, Medicaid, and compliance regulations, the need for professionals who can confidently navigate CDT codes, interpret benefits, and process claims correctly is more urgent than ever. This is your chance to step into a high-demand role that offers job security, flexible work arrangements, and competitive compensation.

Many professionals are drawn to dental billing because of the potential to work remotely or run their own business. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a career changer, or an office assistant looking to level up, this field offers one of the most accessible and rewarding paths in healthcare administration.

That’s where the American Dental Coders Association (ADCA) comes in. As the nation’s leading authority on dental billing and coding education since 2006, ADCA offers trusted, expert-designed certification programs that empower individuals to succeed. The Certified Dental Billing Specialist (CDBS) and Certified Dental Coder (CDC) designations are more than just credentials—they're your proof of competence, integrity, and professionalism in the dental industry.

Our programs are 100% online and can be completed on your schedule from any modern device. You’ll be guided by real industry professionals with decades of experience in dental compliance, billing operations, and revenue cycle management. Through our interactive learning platform, you’ll gain the skills necessary to avoid costly claim errors, maximize reimbursements, and support the success of any dental practice you work with.

ADCA certifications give you a competitive edge in the job market. Dentists, office managers, and hiring professionals recognize and trust the ADCA name. When you hold a CDBS or CDC certification, it signals that you're not only trained—but tested, supported, and ready to perform.

You won’t be doing this alone. When you enroll with ADCA, you join a growing network of dental billing and coding professionals committed to excellence. Our membership includes access to valuable resources, expert support through our Ask-The-Coder knowledge base, and continued education opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your credentials up to date.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a career in dental billing and coding, now is the time. With ADCA, you’ll receive industry-recognized training, career-focused certifications, and ongoing support to help you thrive. Your future in dental billing starts with a single step—enroll today and let the ADCA be your guide.

  • Certified Dental Billing Specialist

  • Certified Dental Coder

  • Dual cert program

Certified Dental Billing Specialist (CDBS)

No experience necessary. This class is for the absolute beginner.  Get started in the Dental industry with our 2 week training program.
For complete details please click this link: Certified Dental Billing Specialist (CDBS)

Certified Dental Billing Specialist Online Class
Certified Dental Billing Specialist Online Class
Updated 4/26/2025: 2-week online class for beginners. No experience is necessary. CDBS exam is included and administered at the end of this class. Please purchase an ADCA membership and log in to your account prior to purchasing this class. No books are required for this class.
Price: $599.00

Certified Dental Billing Specialist online class details: (CDBS)
1. Introduction to Dental Billing
2. Dental Terminology
3. Anatomy & Tooth Numbering System
4. HIPAA Compliance
5. Insurance, Verification, Breakdown and Estimates
6. Explanation of Benefits & Assignment of Benefits
7. Dental Claims Process
8. Claim Errors, Denials & Non-Covered Services
9. Appeals Process- Tips and Tricks
10. Importance of Organization and Proper Time Management
11. Interpersonal Skills
12: Certified Dental Billing Specialist Exam - Included

* No books are required for this class

CertifiedDentalBillingSpecialist

Certified Dental Coder (CDC)

This course is geared toward the individual that has experience and interested in learning the coding and documentation side of dentistry.  For complete details click here: Certified Dental Coder (CDC)

Certified Dental Coder Online Class
Certified Dental Coder Online Class
Updated 4/26/2025: 2 week online class for dental coding professionals. The CDC exam is included and administered at the end of this class. Please purchase an ADCA membership and log in to your account prior to purchasing this class.
Price: $599.00

Certified Dental Coder online class details: (CDC)

1. Introduction to Dental Coding
2. How to use the CDT/CPT Books
3. Diagnostic and Preventative Services
4. Restorative, Endodontics and periodontics
5. Prosthodontics & Implant Services
6. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7. Orthodontic & Adjunctive General Services
8. CDC Certification Exam Included

* This class required a CDT 2025 book

Certified Dental Billing Specialist & Certified Dental Coder

Save $299 by taking both classes. Add both items to your cart 

Use coupon code DUALCERT at checkout and only pay $899

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