For Clinical
Which insurances do we NOT participate with?
state insurance, MD Healthy Smiles, community plans, HMO plans
What is the first step when making a new patient appt?
Filling out their registration form, calling their insurance to verify coverage, calling previous provider for records.
What is the purpose of fluoride?
to strengthen/remineralize the enamel, prevent caries, slow the progression of small caries
What is the purpose of taking bitewing radiographs?
shows decay between teeth or below the gum line
What is the ADA code for sealant?
D1351
When do you schedule a 40 minutes appt?
a. if patient is 13 years or older and hasn't been to the dentist in over 1 year
b. a NEW patient cleaning appointment for a 15 year old
a. if patient is 13 years or older and hasn't been to the dentist in over 1 year
What teeth usually erupt around the age of 6?
a. #1,#16,#17,#32
b.#3,#14,#19,#30
c. #2, #15,#18, #31
b.#3,#14,#19,#30
What are sealants?
Sealants are tooth-colored protective coatings that are painted on the chewing surfaces of permanent molars to prevent cavities.
Why do most insurances NOT cover Nitrous Oxide?
they don't consider it to be medically necessary
What is the ADA code for a consultation?
D9310
Generally at what age do we start taking bitewings on patients ?
3 y/o
What is the process of sterilizing dental instruments?
First they are washed off with water if they have visible debris, then they are put in the Ultrasonic washer, then they are taken out, dried, bagged into pouches and put into the autoclave.
What is a pre-determination?
it's a pre treatment estimate, helps patient know how much insurance will cover and how much will be out of pocket
True or false: The correct code for a PA x-ray is D220 and for any additional x-ray the correct code is D221.
false
What is the main disadvantage to using SDF on teeth (especially front teeth)?
it stains the caries dark brown or black, which is not esthetically pleasing
When is Clinpro 5000 recommended to a patient?
if they are at a high risk of caries and/or do not want to proceed with any treatment to restore teeth
If a patient has 2 insurances, and they are coming in for an additional fluoride treatment, which allowed amount would you use?
a.) Primary
b.) secondary
c.) the lower allowed amount
d. the higher allowed amount
c. the lower amount
What is the difference between a co-pay and a deductible?
A deductible is the set amount of money you pay out of pocket for covered services per plan year before your insurance starts to share costs. A copay is also a set amount of money, but it's a fixed fee attached to certain covered services. Copays don't always count towards your deductible.
What is the purpose of spore testing?
to make sure the most resistant microorganisms – have been killed during sterilization
True or false: a stainless steel crown is cemented onto the primary tooth and will need to be removed once it is time for that tooth to come out
False. a crown IS cemented onto the tooth but once that tooth falls out, the crown comes along with the tooth.