Why It Exists, How It’s Maintained and What’s Changed (2026 CDT Codes: Clinical Practice Series Part 1)
About This Event
Join us for an insightful session exploring the Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Code — the standardized language of dental procedures. ADA Senior Manager of Dental Codes Maintenance and Development Afton Dunsmoor takes you through the history behind the CDT Code to give a clear understanding of its structure and how it is maintained and updated. Appropriate for dentists and dental team.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the purpose and importance of the CDT Code in dental practice and insurance documentation.
- Describe the historical development of the CDT Code and its role in standardizing dental terminology.
- Identify the structural components of the CDT Code and how procedures are categorized and coded.
- Outline the process by which the CDT Code is reviewed, maintained, and updated annually.
- Recognize key changes and updates in recent versions of the CDT Code and their impact on dental practices.
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dentists and dental team
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
1*