The CDT Code

The Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (the CDT Code) assures consistency in documenting dental treatment.

Announcements

Enhanced CDT Code

Public feedback received – project to focus on expanding the CDT code without changing current format.

March 2025 CMC Meeting Information

The next annual CMC meeting is scheduled to convene at ADA Headquarter on March 6 – 7, 2025 (Thursday - Friday). Proceedings begin at 8:30 AM on the 6^th. More Info.

ADA members benefit from free coding assistance

Free coding assistance is available to all ADA members, plus any non-member who has purchased the current manual. Please contact the Member Service Center at 800.621.8099 or dentalcode@ada.org.

Glossary of Administrative Terms

Terms dentists and staff may encounter when interacting with dental benefit plans

Glossary of Clinical Terms

Clinical terms encountered when selecting the appropriate CDT Code

Coding Education

Informational materials for CDT Code procedures and reporting

Code Maintenance Committee

Committee meeting and process information

Request a Change to the Code

Request a CDT Code addition, revision, or deletion

CDT Publication Errata

CDT publications with misprints or omissions

ADA Dental Claim Form

Instructions for completing the ADA Dental Claim Form

CDT Code in the News

ADA news articles related to CDT Codes