The CDT Code
The Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (the CDT Code) assures consistency in documenting dental treatment.
Announcements
The next annual CMC meeting is scheduled to convene at ADA Headquarters, 401 N. Michigan Avenue, 34th floor on Friday, March 13, 2026. More Info.
Please Note: Meeting dates were revised in November 2025 from those previously published.
Free coding assistance is available to all ADA members, plus any non-member who has purchased the current manual. Please contact the Member Service Center at 800.621.8099 or dentalcode@ada.org.
Terms dentists and staff may encounter when interacting with dental benefit plans
Clinical terms encountered when selecting the appropriate CDT Code
Informational materials for CDT Code procedures and reporting
Committee meeting and process information
Request a CDT Code addition, revision, or deletion
CDT publications with misprints or omissions
Instructions for completing the ADA Dental Claim Form
ADA news articles related to CDT Codes