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The American Dental Association’s CDT 2026 Current Dental Terminology provides the most current information required for consistent and accurate documentation of services delivered, facilitating efficient processing of dental claims. This book includes every code with its full descriptor. Understanding the descriptor can help determine whether the procedure code accurately describes the service provided and can help resolve questions about the accuracy of claim submissions. Dental practices can rely on the ADA, the official and definitive source of CDT, to help them submit accurate claims, and streamline reimbursements, and avoid rejections. CDT 2026: Current Dental Terminology gives you the most current information needed to ensure your patient records are correct and maximize reimbursement. CDT 2026 changes include 31 new codes, 14 revisions, 6 deleted codes, and 9 editorial changes. Included are new and revised codes that cover saliva testing, prosthetics, implant maintenance, photobiomodulation, anesthesia, and more. In addition to providing the most up-to-date codes, CDT 2026 also includes access to the CDT e-book, mobile app, and web app, providing digital access to the full suite of CDT codes and descriptors. You will also find ICD-10-CM codes for dental procedures, making CDT 2026 the most valuable resource to meet your coding needs.