The ADA is accepting requests to change the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for 2028, with a submission deadline of November 1. Dentists, office staff, professional organizations, and companies can submit requests by completing the official form at ADA.org/CDT and emailing it to [email protected]. Requests submitted after the deadline move to the next annual cycle.
The ADA's Code Maintenance Committee will meet March 4-5, 2027, to review submissions, and it will notify requesters of its decisions by April. Approved changes will appear in CDT 2028 and take effect on January 1, 2028. The most recent Code Maintenance Committee cycle resulted in 67 code changes spanning implants, pain management, restorative procedures, and orthodontics.
The ADA said strong requests include a clear description of the procedure, supporting documentation, an explanation of how the proposed code would differ from existing ones, and a rationale for why it is needed.
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