ADA Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary User Guide for Dentists
Are you using the correct item numbers?
Description
It is important to use the correct item numbers when generating an invoice for a patient. Occasionally it may be difficult to allocate the correct item number for a procedure.
This presentation will explain how and when to use the correct item number. As dentistry is evolving, the numbers are constantly being reviewed.
Presenters
Dr Amit Gurbuxani is a general dentist and the immediate past president of ADAWA. He is a serving member of the ADA Schedule and Third Party Committee. School. He has completed his Masters in Dental Public and Primary Health and has been awarded his membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Learning objectives
Topics covered will include:
- Describe the purposes and application of the current ADA Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary (the Schedule) in dental practices
- Outline the importance of matching the treatments provided against the description of the respective item code
- Describe common errors made by dental practitioners in using the Schedule