Today we’re going to talk about D0171, which is a follow up code. It’s a post op evaluation code that is so criminally underutilized. I like to say that about this code, it’s criminally underutilized. Same thing with adult fluoride. One of those codes that just is there, and I just think it could be used more.
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 79 [Andrew Johnston, RDH] Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH] Hello, and welcome to Fast Facts
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Pregnancy is generally thought of as the time when a woman strives to be particularly aware of the need for better health. Many women, though, may not be aware of the link that exists between their oral health and their systemic (general) health, as well as the impact this can have on a developing child.
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While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable as we age, it is actually possible for all of your teeth to last a lifetime. One of the ways you can achieve this goal is to avoid periodontal disease (“peri” – around; “odont” – tooth), which is caused by bacteria that attack the
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 78 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello, and welcome to Fast Facts Perio Edition.
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Today, let’s talk about evaluation codes. Well, what are these codes? You will find them in the beginning of the CDT code book under the diagnostics section. Now, most of you are familiar with evaluation codes, D0140 & D0120 but there are other ones. So you have D0145, which is for the little kids, three and under.
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 77 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello, and welcome to Fast Facts: Perio Edition.
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 76 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello, and welcome to Fast Perio Edition. This
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Today we’re going to talk about D9993, which is dental case management, motivational interviewing. This might be a new code to you. This is not very often used and it is just one of those that sits down at the bottom of the code set, and unless you’re going and looking for it, you may not even be aware that it’s been there for quite a few years!
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 72 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello, and welcome to Fast Facts: Perio Edition.
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Fast Facts: Perio Edition Episode 74 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back everyone! You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello, and welcome to Fast Facts: Perio Edition.
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Do you have cotton mouth? This dry mouth condition, which doctors refer to as Xerostomia, is found in people who do not produce enough saliva. It can have harmful effects because saliva helps protect your teeth and gums by washing away the bacteria that causes cavities and periodontal disease. Cotton mouth is something that many
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