CDT: Consumer-Friendly

Plain Language Terms for Patient Communication

CDT: Consumer-Friendly
2026 Ed.
2026 © American Dental Association
American Dental Association
ISBN-13: 978-1-68447-264-2
eISBN-13: 978-1-68447-265-9
Dentistry, Coding & Classification, Dental Hygiene

Description

Communicate dental procedures clearly with Consumer-Friendly CDT 2026, using plain language for better patient and staff understanding.

Consumer-Friendly CDT 2026: Plain Language Terms for Patient Communication is a patient-centered CDT resource that uses plain and consistent language to describe dental procedures in a way that can be easily understood by patients and staff. This book includes every CDT code and nomenclature written in simple and straightforward sentences. Plain language descriptors are also included as needed when additional context aids in explaining the procedure. This book is an essential tool so every patient can feel comfortable when reading their description of services.

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