Consumer-Friendly CDT 2025: Plain Language Terms for Patient Communication is a patient-centered CDT resource that uses plain and consistent language to describe dental procedures in a way that can be easily understood by patients and staff. This first edition includes every CDT code and nomenclature written in simple and straightforward sentences. Plain language descriptors are also included as needed when additional context aids in explaining the procedure. This book is an essential tool in promoting price transparency so every patient can feel comfortable when reading their description of services.
Consumer-Friendly CDT 2025:
Uses simple sentence descriptions to broaden the accessibility of dental procedure language
Aids patients in understanding services and procedures performed
Promotes price transparency
Can help acclimate new office staff to the language of dental procedures and coding
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The American Dental Association is the world’s largest and oldest not-for-profit national dental association, serving the public and representing 159, 000 member dentists worldwide. As the premier source of oral health information, the ADA supports practicing dentists, dental hygienists, assistants, and practice managers, as well as students, with print and digital professional resources and patient education that promote health, safety, and education as well as the management and maintenance of dental practices. We are also strong advocates for public health – fighting oral cancer and combating the opioids crisis – and we’re teaming up with industry partners to help you stay healthy from the dental chair to daily care at home. We will continue working toward our vision – working side by side with our member dentists – to achieve optimal health for all.