Alphanumeric codes that are assigned to a specific procedure and used when submitting claims. CDT was created by the American Dental Association (ADA).

Porcelain that is used for making various dental implements such as crowns, bridges, braces, and veneers. Ceramics usually provide the patient with a more natural appearance than other materials that are used in the same type of treatment.  

A request from providers to insurance companies to ask for reimbursement for treating a patient.

A deformity that affects a patient since infancy. It displays as a split in the roof of their mouth and usually disfigures the patient’s lips. 

The tightening of the jaw and the grinding of the top and bottom teeth together. 

A plan that requires HMO patients to see only providers that are contracted by the insurance company. These providers are exclusive to this plan’s HMO patients. 

The percentage share that a patient will pay, with insurance paying the other portion after the deductible is removed from the total charge for treatment. 

A full set of fake teeth that are removable. This apparatus is used when there is total loss of all teeth.  

A complete set of images which include x-rays of all the patient’s teeth.