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The ADA has begun to recognize the value of using these products in the management of caries patients. The
CDT nomenclature has been broadened to include more individualized caries preventive procedures that are
more in line with Caries Management Based on Risk Assessment (CAMBRA). But there is still a long way to
go in getting third party payment rules up to speed with modern dental practice.
For fluoride, recaldent, NovaMin, silver nitrate with fluoride varnish and silver diamine fluoride applications,
use these CDT codes:
D1999
Unspecified preventive procedure by report
D9910
Application of desensitizing medicaments
D1208
Application of a topical fluoride excluding varnish
D1354
Interim caries arresting medicament application
Note: This does not guarantee a dental insurance company will reimburse the patient for the service.
Additionally, patients are becoming more interested in more natural and less invasive methods of preventing
and treating their disease. Consider trying these products on selected patients in your practice.
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