Dental Anatomy 101
The Key to Effective Communication and Patient Care! Learn the essential terminology and structures of the human mouth to ensure seamless teamwork and accurate record-keeping in your dental practice.
Dental Anatomy 101
This introductory course introduces common dental anatomy terminology used in record keeping and claims submission. Knowledge of dental structures and terms allows the clinical team to make better diagnoses, plan treatments, and execute procedures. This expertise enables dentists, hygienists, and assistants to work collaboratively and efficiently, enhancing patient care quality. As such, familiarity with dental terminology helps the administrative team effectively communicate with other healthcare providers while reducing the risk of coding and billing errors.
Course Objectives:
- Identify and describe the various types of teeth and how to label them using several tooth numbering systems
- Describe the knowledge of dental anatomy to interpret dental records and enhance communication with dental professionals
- Enhance patient care by understanding basic dental anatomy in clinical settings
Registration
Tuition
Credit Hours:
1.0
AGD Subject Code:
010 - Basic Sciences
Provider Approval:
Nationally Recognized (AGD-PACE) Academy of General Dentistry Program approval for Continuing Education
Who the course is for:
Billing & Treatment Coordinators
Dental Assistants
Dental Hygienists
Dentists
Insurance Coordinators & Coding Administrators
Office Managers
Team Leaders and Regional Managers
Self Study:
Access to recording and any resources for 1 year
What Dental Zing students say
I really enjoyed the course. It was everything as promised, and more!
I definitely recommend taking a course. Once you start, you won’t want to stop. I’m learning so much!!!