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

D0180: The Most Misunderstood Exam Code in Dentistry—Use It or Lose It (or Go to Jail?)

D0180: The Most Misunderstood Exam Code in Dentistry—Use It or Lose It (or Go to Jail?)by: Tessina BullockPublished on: 29/07/2025

D0180 can boost your practice—if you know how (and when) to use it. Here's what makes it powerful, risky, and totally worth it when done right.

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D0180: The Most Misunderstood Exam Code in Dentistry—Use It or Lose It (or Go to Jail?)

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