Code word Dental
Team Triumphs
We Have Time For That!
Weird Science
The Joint
100

D0120

D0140

D0150 

All have this in common

What is an exam?

100

This co-worker bought their first house this year. 

Who is Lizbeth?

100

This time frame is generally considered an acceptable window for a patient to cancel or reschedule without a penalty.

What is 24 hours.

100

This part of your tooth is the hardest substance in the human body, even harder than bone.

What is enamel?

100

this hormone, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, is often disrupted by chronic sleep deprivation

What is melatonin?

200

When one sees "DBI" at the end of a code it means this. 

What is Do Not Bill Insurance 

200

Your coworker got married AND traveled to her home town for the first time in her adult life.

Who is Haydee?

200

This system ensures that all team members are aware of any scheduling changes or patient needs.

What is ORYX

200

Ancient Egyptians used this animal's teeth for early dental implants, a method that may have been used as early as 2000 BC

What are fish teeth?

200

This type of pain persists for more than three months and can lead to sleep disturbances, fatigue, and depression.

What is chronic pain?

300

The code C4930 was the most commonly used code at HRD, Belmont - and it indicates this took placed during the appointment. 

What is Full Mouth Probe? 

300

In 1978 one of these started their career and one of these was born. 

Who is Nanc(e)y? or Who are Nanc(e)ys? 

300

This tall, light-colored, and optimistic character, who is always ready for an adventure is Dr. Haynies alter-ego. 

Who is Waldo?

300

This unusual condition, also known as "hyperdontia," causes the development of extra teeth, sometimes leading to up to 6 or more extra teeth

What is having supernumerary teeth?

Bonus question - what team member has this condition? 

300

Lack of sleep is linked to an increased risk of developing this condition, which is characterized by high blood sugar and insulin resistance.

What is type 2 diabetes?

400

The dental code that indicates a procelain crown is being billed out. 

What is D2740?

400

An HRD provider received his undergrad from UC Davis.

Who is Dr. Kivel?

400

If done correctly, every patient leaves with this. 

What is an appointment?

400

Humans produce enough of this in their lifetime to fill two swimming pools

What is saliva?

400

Sleep deprivation can lead to an increased level of this stress hormone, which can contribute to inflammation and further pain.

What is cortisol?

500

The number of patients we have seen and impacted and shared life with this year. (within 500)

4839 (4339-5339)

500

Our faithfully teammate who would like to announce we will be welcoming a new baby to the HRD family in July

Who is Liz Lopez?

500

An ER for a patient with a pain level of 7 or more should be scheduled here for a morning appointment. 

What is 10:00?

500

This is the only part of the human body that cannot repair itself after damage.

What is enamel?

500

This joint connects the jawbone to the skull and can be a source of pain when inflamed or misaligned

What is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

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