The Exam Codes Olympics: D0120, D0140, D0150, and D0180 Walk Into a Dental Office…

The Exam Codes Olympics: D0120, D0140, D0150, and D0180 Walk Into a Dental Office…by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 08/01/2026

A clear, practical look at dental exam codes and why using the right one matters more than pleasing insurance.

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The Exam Codes Olympics: D0120, D0140, D0150, and D0180 Walk Into a Dental Office…

The Curious Case of the Bloody Prophy

The Curious Case of the Bloody Prophyby: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 08/01/2026

A real world look at bloody prophys, perio coding, and how small billing habits quietly create big financial and legal risk.

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The Curious Case of the Bloody Prophy

The Hygiene Coding Comeback: How to Stop Giving Away Perio for Free

The Hygiene Coding Comeback: How to Stop Giving Away Perio for Freeby: Tessina BullockPublished on: 14/08/2025

Your hygiene department can stay profitable if you code treatments right instead of giving away perio care for free.

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The Hygiene Coding Comeback: How to Stop Giving Away Perio for Free

Code D4346: The Most Misunderstood Gingivitis Code in Dentistry (and How to Finally Master It!)

Code D4346: The Most Misunderstood Gingivitis Code in Dentistry (and How to Finally Master It!)by: Benjamin TuineiPublished on: 20/06/2025

Still confused by D4346? Learn how to use the gingivitis code properly, get paid for it, and explain it to patients without sounding like a robot.

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Code D4346: The Most Misunderstood Gingivitis Code in Dentistry (and How to Finally Master It!)

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