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Why do adult dental cleaning cost more than children dental cleanings?
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∙ 11y ago
Simple adults mouth is bigger and therefore should take more time or the dentists like kids like at my dentist they love them
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What is dental code 1110?
Code 1110 is an Adult Prophylaxis--or an adult cleaning of the teeth.
What is dental procedure code 1110?
Code 1110 is an Adult Prophylaxis--or an adult cleaning of the teeth.
What is ADA terminology of code D1120?
In simple tems, D1120 is a CHILD prophy (dental cleaning) vs D1110, which is for an adult.
What are CDT Dental codes?
CDT codes are a series of numbers and letters that corresponds to a dental procedure. Example, D1110 translates to an adult prophy or cleaning. These codes are needed to submit dental claims to your dental insurance. The codes are in a book that can be purchased explaining what each code is and when it should be used.
What is the maximum age a dental assistant can clean teeth?
Dental Assistants can POLISH teeth. Dental Assistant may not use hand scalers or Ultrasonic scalers unless they are RDAs. A certified dental assistant who is also CORONAL POLISH certified can perform child or adult prophylaxis (prophy or more commonly referred to as a "regular cleaning"). So, technically, yes Dental Assistants can clean teeth as long as it is the crown above the gum.
Does IL medicaid cover dental for adults?
I am an adult in Texas, I am disabled, I have medicaid but all of the dentist I have contacted so far only do exams, xrays, cleanings, fillings and extractions, and they are limited. I need partials really bad or dentures. I can't chew my food properly and I have cavities that need to be filled. Does anyone know where I can get partials or dentures through medicaid. No it does not. It only covers dental through the age of 21.
Can dental work be considered medical instead of dental if you are pregnant for insurance billing reasons?
No. The billing codes for medical and dental are completely separate. Dental codes beginning with the letter D and are followed by 4 or more numbers. eg. D1110 for an adult prophy/cleaning Dentists are only allowed to bill for dental treatment with dental codes and not allowed to use medical codes. Billing with a medical code while performing a dental procedure for which a dental code exists is considered insurance fraud and punishable by law.
Where can you get free adult dental care?
no where in pennsylvania
What has the author K D Carter written?
K. D. Carter has written: 'Adult access to dental care' -- subject(s): Dental care, Dental public health, Dental surveys, Health and hygiene, Immigrants, Statistics, Utilization
How many children can a registered childminder look after?
in the UK OFSTED have set guidelines of adult to child ratios, these are... for children under 2 years 1 adult for every three children for children 2 and 3 years old 1 adult to 4 children for children 3+ years 1 adult to 8 children
What is the parent's responsibility for medical bills for adult children?
Parents shouldn't be responsible for adult children.
The dental formula for an adult is 2-1-2-3 What does the 1 stand for?
canines
