Jan. 1, 2018 marked the 49th year of the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature. Why a new version of the CDT? So dentists can continue to accurately report what they do when new or revised procedures become part of dentistry. “The CDT Code’s purpose is to achieve uniformity, consistency and specificity in accurately documenting dental treatment,” said… Read More »
As a teenager, Dr. Maureen Sullivan’s grandmother, Betty Sullivan, was diagnosed with oral cancer. The prognosis was life-altering for both women, with Betty receiving successful treatment, and Dr. Sullivan becoming inspired to pursue a career dentistry. Today, Dr. Sullivan serves mostly low-income patients at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York along with her mentee, Dr. Elizabeth… Read More »
Dr. Elizabeth Kapral faces what she calls “complex situations” almost daily. The department she works in at the Erie County Medical Center campus in Buffalo, New York, serves patients with complicated medical conditions and cancer. More specifically, about half of her patients with cancer have head and neck cancer, she said. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and… Read More »
Participating in a Give Kids A Smile event as a practicing dentist is much different than helping out as a dental student. Dr. Maria Wittman would know. As a third- and fourth-year student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and a 2012 graduate, Dr. Wittman, under the supervision of faculty, conducted exams and cleanings during… Read More »
Periodontal scaling and root planing claims tend to have a higher frequency for denial than other procedures, prompting many calls from frustrated dentists to the ADA asking why certain claims were denied. Dental claims can be denied or delayed for myriad reasons, and procedures for periodontal scaling and root planing are often followed by requests for additional information… Read More »
Are you looking to refinance a loan, but don’t know where to start? Join Laurel Road as we walk through the basics of refinancing — whether it be your student loan or mortgage – learn all you need to know. From how to qualify for loans to how you can attain the lowest rates or even identify the… Read More »