Dental Billing, Coding and Insurance in Canadian Dental Office Administration

This book is a compilation of important topics related to dental billing & coding, dental insurance, dental claims and related procedures in Canadian dental office administration with most current developments and updated information. The book discusses in detail the crucial components of a successful dental office practice with primary focus upon newly introduced Canada Government Aided Dental Coverage-CDCP program, its application in daily practice, Non-Insured Health Benefits Programs (NIHB), Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), Schedule of Benefits (SOB), dental plans and dental financing, dental claims for clients and CDAnet, role of dental team and efficient engagement of stakeholders in dentistry. The book covers the very informative, special section related to dental office procedures and Provincially Funded Dental Care Programs to provide updated knowledge to the dental professionals working in dental offices. It also discusses the very important aspects of the Electronic Dental Record (EDR), dental office procedurs, efficient patient appointment scheduling, delegation of duties of auxiliary staff and communication & telephone skills in dental office. This book is a most useful and essential knowledge provider guide for every dental staff member in the Canadian dentistry.