These terms are often found in (1) nomenclatures and descriptors and (2) treatment plans and patient records. Glossary Part 1 defines clinical terms often encountered when selecting the appropriate CDT Code for patient record-keeping and claim preparation. Click a letter to jump to that section.)Ī | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
(Words and terms in bold are defined within this glossary.
New dentists and staff, however, may not be as familiar – and over time new terms come into use and old terms are revised for clarity. Many terms are familiar, especially to experienced individuals. There are many terms used daily by dentists and their staff in the course of delivering care to patients, maintaining patient records and preparing claims.
