Dental malpractice describes a situation in which a patient has been harmed as a result of sub-standard dental care. In the same way that doctors can be held accountable for medical negligence, dentists can be held liable for injury they cause to patients. Dental malpractice is the rarest form of medical malpractice in the United […]
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The dentistry industry uses Current Dental Terminology (CDT) to assign codes to different dental procedures for the purposes of billing and insurance. These CDT codes are also used to electronically record public health information. Dental codes are assigned, updated, and added to by the American Dental Association (ADA). The dental coding system, known as the […]
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According to the American Dental Association (ADA), there are 201,117 dentists practicing in the United States as of 2020. With this many dentists to choose from, you should have no problem finding a dental care professional. But do you actually need a dentist? Depending on the treatment you are likely to require, you may be […]
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Taking out a dental insurance plan will help you cover the costs incurred by dental treatment and preventative care. Some insurance policies only cover specific procedures, while others cover the costs up to a certain amount. In this respect, dental insurance works very much like regular medical insurance. You may be able to take out […]
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Before you start shelling out your savings to cover these costs, take time to explore your options. We’ve compiled 11 ways that seniors can receive dental care for little to no money.
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