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SECTION I.
DENTAL PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1 - 	Introduction to the Dental Front Office Administrator
Duties of the Dental Front Office Administrator 
Technology and the Dental Administrator 
Integrated Dental Practice Management Software 
Attitudes That Make a Successful Dental Front Office Administrator 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Workplace Professionalism 
Professional Appearance 
Business Casual 
Inappropriate Clothing 
Dress Code Regulations 
Dressing for Your Position 
Professional Attitudes and Actions 
Office Politics and Diplomacy 
Interpersonal Skills 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Pre-Vacation Work Planning 
Promotions 
Promotable Attitudes 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Getting the Promotion 
Organizational Skills 
Stress and Time Management 
Stress Relievers 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Detail Orientation 
Problem Solving 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
Office Management 
Supervision of Staff 
General Supervision 
Direct Supervision 
Indirect Supervision 
State Dental Practice Act 
State Board of Dental Examiners 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 1-1 
Exercise 1-2 
Exercise 1-3 
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Attitude 
Dress 
Acting Professionally 
Tardies and Absences 
Absences 
Excused absences 
Properly Completing Assignments 
Chapter 2 - Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues and Responsibilities
American Dental Association Code of Ethics 
Role of the American Dental Association 
State Dental Associations 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Employment Issues 
Fair Hiring Practices/AwDA 
Implications for the Dental Office 
Quality of Work Environment 
Harassment 
Employment Discrimination 
Hiring Personnel 
I-9 Forms 
W-4 Forms 
Retention of Employee Records 
Policies and Procedures Manual 
Employee Behavior 
Written Job Descriptions 
Provisional Employment 
Liability Insurance and Risk Management 
Types of Liability Insurance 
Directors and Officers 
General Business Liability 
Medical/Dental Professional Liability 
Medical/Dental Partnership of Corporation Liability 
Employment Practices Liability 
Workers Compensation 
Risk Management 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
Risk Management Strategies to Prevent Malpractice 
Negligence 
Standard of Care 
Abandonment 
Causes of Malpractice 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
When an Accident Happens or a Patient Complains 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Legal Issues 
Legal Issues Pertaining to Privacy Guidelines 
HIPAA 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
Faxing 
Legal Issues Pertaining to Fraud 
Forms of Fraud 
Assessment of Liability 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
HIPAA, and Fraud & Abuse 
Embezzlement 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Legal Damages 
Bad Faith Awards 
Subpoenas 
Subpoena Notification 
Dental Regulations and the Role of Government Agencies 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) 
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) 
Ionizing Radiation (29 CFR 1910.1096) 
Exit Routes (29 CFR Subpart E 1910.35, 1910.36, 1910.37, and 1910.38 and 1910.39) 
Electrical (Subpart S-Electrical 29 CFR 1010.301 to 29 CFR1910.399) 
OSHA Poster 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
The Safety Coordinator's Duties 
Radiation Safety 
Protection of the Operator and Patient 
Radiographs and Pregnant Patients 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 2-1 
Exercise 2-2 
Exercise 2-3 
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Chapter 3 - The Dental Office Team and Patient Relations
Members of the Dental Team
The Role of the Dentist 
The Role of the Dental Front Office Administrator 
The Role of the Dental Hygienist 
The Role of the Chairside Dental Assistant 
The Role of the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant 
The Role of the Dental Laboratory Technician 
The Role of the Infection Control Coordinator 
The Role of the Dental Supply and Dental Service Representatives 
Dental Specialties 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Specialists' Payments 
Licensure, Registration, and Certification 
Team Management Concepts 
Team Meetings and Morning Huddles 
Morning Huddle 
Team Meetings 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Patient Relations 
First Impressions and Image 
	Ways to Make a Good First Impression 
Characteristics of Patient Relations 
Cultural Sensitivity 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Patient Relations Job Functions 
Patient Psychology 
Identifying the Phobic Patient 
Assessing Patient Anxiety 
Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Patients 
Actions to Avoid 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
The Art of Listening 
	Listening With Empathy 
	Irate or Angry Patients 
Problem Resolution 
Greet the Patient 
Acknowledge the Problem 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Question the Patient 
Verify the Information 
Counsel the Patient 
Close the Conversation 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
The Hierarchy of a Dental Practice 
Dentists/Practitioners 
Dental Administrators 
Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists 
Dental Billers and Receptionists 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 3-1 
Exercise 3-2 
Exercise 3-3 
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Chapter 4 - Technology and the Dental Office
Office Machines 
Telephone Systems 
The Facsimile Machine 
The Copy Machine 
Collating 
Reduction/Enlargement 
Other Machines 
Office Machine Symbols 
Telephone Techniques 
Answer Promptly 
Identify Yourself 
Be Friendly 
Returning To the Line 
Transferring Calls 
Closing the Call 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Telephone Calls 
Handling Unwanted Callers 
Dealing With Sales People 
Computer Basics 
The Computer 
The Monitor 
The Keyboard 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Keyboard Angle Adjustment 
Typewriter Keypad with Control Keys 
Numeric Keypad 
Editing and Cursor Control Keys 
Function Keys 
Three Status Lights 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Computer Terms 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
E-mail Protocol 
E-Mail Etiquette and Guidelines 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
E-Mail Policy 
Information and Communication Technology Devices 
Mobile Phones and Personal Digital Assistants 
Information Technology Devices 
Calculator Basics 
Key Descriptions 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Printer Tape Symbols 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Modern Technology for the Dental Practice 
Intraoral Cameras 
Computer Systems Integration 
Practice Management Software 
Patient Education/Relaxation Systems 
Digital Radiography 
Digital Radiography Storage 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 4-1 
Exercise 4-2 
Exercise 4-3 
Exercise 4-4 
Exercise 4-5 
Exercise 4-6 
Exercise 4-7 
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Telephone Techniques 
Calculator Basics 
SECTION II.
GENERAL OFFICE PROCEDURES 
Chapter 5 - Basic Administrative Functions and Printed Communication
Advertising and Marketing 
Patient Referrals 
Inquiry Calls 
HMO/PPO Programs 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Ten Common Advertising Mistakes 
Brochures 
Practice Newsletter 
E-Mail Newsletters 
Postal Cards 
Posters 
Graphics 
Resource Binder 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Mail 
Incoming Mail 
Signing for Mail 
Returned Mailings 
Outgoing Mail 
Special Shipping Services 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Tickler Files 
Ordering Supplies 
Managing Dental Supply Inventory 
Types of Dental Supplies and Equipment 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature)
Supply Inventory 
Basic Supply Ordering Guidelines 
Making Sure the Supply Order Is Complete 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Written Communications 
Letter Writing 
Language 
Tone 
Voice 
Parts of a Business Letter 
Heading 
Inside Address 
Salutation 
Body 
Complimentary Close 
Signature 
Enclosures 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Wordiness 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Content Structure 
Clarity and Coherence 
Grammar, Sentence Structure, and Paragraphs 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Correspondence Containing Negative Content 
Proofreading (H1)
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Format of the Letter 
Legend: 
Legend: 
Legend: 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Business Letter Envelope Components
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Memos
Memo Format 
The Header 
The Body 
Postal Abbreviations 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 5-1 
Exercise 5-2 
Exercise 5-3 
Exercise 5-4 
Exercise 5-5 
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Incoming Mail 
Outgoing Mail 
Ordering Supplies 
Letters 
Memos 
Address Abbreviations 
SECTION III.
MANAGING THE DENTAL FRONT OFFICE
Chapter 6 - Dental Front Office Management
Opening and Closing the Office 
Reception Area Amenities 
Creating a Comfortable Atmosphere 
Organizers and Signs 
Magazines 
Cleanliness 
Other Things to Consider 
General Appointment Setting 
Scheduling Patient Appointments 
Scheduling for Productivity 
Time Allotment for Appointment Scheduling 
Blocking Out Time in the Appointment Book 
Scheduling Emergency Appointments 
The Daily Schedule 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature) 
Welcoming Patients as Guests 
Greeting the Patient 
Patient Check-In 
Assisting the Patient with Necessary Forms 
Patients' Rights 
Explaining Procedures to the Patient 
Handling Late Patients 
Broken Appointments 
 Rescheduling for Broken Appointments 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature) 
Cancellations 
 Maintaining a Patient Call List 
Establishing Patient Status 
Patients' First Visit 
First Visit Forms 
Treatment for Accidents 
Subsequent Visit Insurance and Information Verification 
Updating Medical History 
Insurance Verification 
On the Job Now (Special Feature) 
The Patient Chart 
Established Patients 
Periodic Chart Updates 
End of Appointment Procedures 
Collecting the Patient Portion of Payment 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature) 
Issuing a Receipt 
Delayed Appointment Scheduling 
Follow-up Appointment Scheduling 
Appointment Cards 
Specialist Referrals 
Giveaway Items 
Patient Follow-Up and Recare System 
Patient Follow-up Calls	
Confirming Appointments 
Recare System 
Keeping Track of the Recare Patient 
Types of Confirmation or Recare Alerts 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature) 
Record Transfers 
Sending Out Prostheses 
Receipt of Prostheses 
Dental Office Emergencies 
Recognizing an Emergency 
Symptoms of an Anxiety Attack 
Contacting Emergency Services 
How to React During an Emergency 
Minor Emergencies 
Needle-stick Injury Accident Management 
On the Job Now (Special Feature) 
Providing Emergency Treatment 
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) 
Positive Pressure Oxygen 
Practice Pitfall (Special Feature) 
Emergency Preparedness Drills 
Active Drills 
Inactive Drills 
Policies and Procedures 
Reporting Suspected Child Abuse 
Signs and Types Child Abuse 
Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness (PANDA) 
Reporting and Documenting Procedures 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 6-1 
Exercise 6 - 2 
Exercise 6 - 3 
Exercise 6 - 4 
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Chapter 7 - Dental Terminology and Anatomy of the Oral Cavity 
Dental Terminology 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Anatomy of the Oral Cavity 
Saliva and Salivary Glands 
The Palates 
The Tongue 
Papillae 
The Gingivae 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
The Jaw 
Diseases of the Oral Cavity 
The Teeth 
Teeth Numbering and Notation Systems 
Universal Numbering System 
Palmer's Notation System 
International Standards Organization/FDI Notation System 
Division of the Sections of the Mouth 
The Structure of the Teeth 
Surfaces of the Teeth 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Growth and Development of Teeth 
Diseases of the Teeth 
Orthodontia 
Conditions Corrected By Orthodontia 
Orthodontic Appliances (Braces) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 7-1 
Exercise 7-2 
Exercise 7-3 
Exercise 7-4 
Exercise 7-5 
Exercise 7-6 
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Chapter 8 -Dental Chart Documentation
The Dental Chart 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Emergency Patients 
Radiographs 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Dental Charting 
Types of Dental Charting Techniques 
Anatomic System 
Geometric System 
Charting Abbreviations 
Color Coding Dental Charts 
Common Charting Symbols 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Manual Charting 
Computer-Assisted Charting 
Voice-activated Computer-assisted Charting 
Semi-Automated Examination Instruments 
Electronic Probe 
Dental Charting Rules 
Chart Documentation of Patient Notifications 
Failing to Keep an Appointment 
Leaving a Facility Against Medical Advice 
Refusal to Follow Treatment 
Patient Terminates Treatment 
Dentist Terminates Treatment 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 8 - 1 
Exercise 8 - 2 
Exercise 8-3 
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Chapter 9 - Dental Office Forms
Patient Information Forms 
Registration Form 
Child Dental Medical History Form 
Dental History Form 
ASA Physical Status Classification System 
Medical History Form 
Medical History Update Form 
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Privacy Practices Notice 
Notice of Privacy Practices 
Examination Forms 
Clinical Examination Form 
Dental Examination Form 
Recall Examination Form 
Periodontal Screening Examination Form 
Progress Notes Form 
Treatment Plan Form 
Children's Clinical Examination Form 
Infant-Toddler Examination Form 
Children's Recall Examination Form 
Periodontal Examination Form 
Occlusal and Soft Tissue Examination Form 
Periodontal Recall Examination Form 
Organizational Forms 
Problem / Priority List 
Correspondence Log Form 
Treatment Schedule 
Appointments Necessary Form 
Legal and Financial Forms 
Financial Arrangement Forms 
Signature on File Form 
On the Job Now 
Consent Forms 
Consent to Anesthesia Form 
Consent to Dental Treatment Form 
Consent for the Use of Restraint(s) Form 
Informed Refusal Form 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 9-1 
Exercise 9-2 
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Chapter 10 - Clinical Records Management 
Filing the Chart 
Alphabetical Filing 
Filing Safety Rules 
Active Files 
Inactive Files 
Recare Program 
Reviewing Patient Files 
Filing Records 
Alphabetical Filing 
Numeric Filing 
Numerical Listings 
By Provider 
Categorization or Subject Filing 
Chronological Filing 
Geographic Filing 
Stacked Filing Systems 
Lost Documents 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Types of Patient Records 
Clinical 
Financial Responsibility 
Informed Consent 
Medical/Dental Health History 
Ownership of Patient Records 
Transfer of Patient Records 
Computerized Files 
Electronic Dental Charting 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Setting up Yearly Records 
Retention and Maintenance of Dental Records 
Storing Dental Records 
Maintenance of Records 
Purging Dental Records 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Disaster Planning and Recovery 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 10-1 
Exercise 10-2 
Exercise 10-3 
Exercise 10-4 
Exercise 10-5 
Exercise 10-6 
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Filing 
Stacked Filing 
SECTION IV.
DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAMS, CODING, AND BILLING
Chapter 11 - Dental Reference Books and Insurance Contract Interpretation
Reference Books 
CDT 
ICD-9-CM 
CPT(r) /RVS 
Physicians' Desk Reference 
Prescriptions 
Parts of a Pharmaceutical Prescription 
The Dental Laboratory Prescription 
HCPCS 
Understanding Dental Contracts 
Definitions 
Covered Expenses 
Coinsurance and Copayments 
Deductible 
Extension of Benefits 
Usual, Customary, and Reasonable (UCR) 
Types of Dental Plans 
Basic Plans 
Scheduled Dental Plans 
Integrated Dental Plans 
Nonintegrated Dental Plans 
Preferred Provider Organizations 
Health Maintenance Organizations 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
General Plan Guidelines 
Is Treatment Covered or Excluded? 
Is Treatment Appropriate for the Condition? 
Are Services and Supplies of Acceptable Quality? 
What is the Benefit Level? 
What Treatment Is Required? 
Prosthetics 
Initial Installation 
Alternative Benefit Plans 
Plans Without an Alternate Benefit Provision 
Replacement Provisions 
Office Visits 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Cost Containment 
Predetermination 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Incentive Plans 
Variable Coinsurance 
Annual Maximums 
Frequency Limitations 
Waiting Period 
Exclusions 
Second Dental Opinion 
Coordination of Benefits 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Major Medical Coverage for Dental Procedures 
Dental Accidents 
Insurance Carrier Directories 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Temporary Restorations 
Radiograph Films 
Orthodontic Radiographs 
Anesthesia 
Sedative Restorations 
Cosmetic Services 
Unspecified and By Report Procedures 
Coverage for TMJ 
Appliances 
Appliance Claim Submission 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 11-1 
Exercise 11-2 
Exercise 11-3
Exercise 11-4 
Exercise 11-5 
Exercise 11-6 
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Chapter 12 - Dental Services and Coding
Dental Treatment 
Required Coding Materials 
Dental Coding Using the CDT Manual 
Diagnostic Services 
Clinical Oral Evaluations (D0120-D0180) 
The Case Presentation 
Radiographs (D0210-D0363) 
Tests, Oral Pathology Laboratory, and Other Services (D0415-D0999) 
Preventive Services 
Dental Prophylaxis (D1110-D1120) 
Topical Fluoride Treatment (D1203-D1206) 
Other Preventive Services (D1310-D1351) 
Space Maintenance (D1510-D1555) 
Restorative Services 
Restorations (Fillings) (D2140-D2430)
Inlays and Onlays (D2510-D2664) 
Crowns (D2710-D2799) 
Other Restorative Services (D2910-D2999) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Endodontics 
Pulp Capping and Pulpotomy (D3110-D3221) 
Root Canal Therapy (D3230-D3348) 
Apexification (D3351-D3353) 
Apicoectomy/Periradicular Services (D3410-D3470) 
Other Endodontic Procedures (D3910-D3999) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Periodontic Services 
Surgical Services (D4210-D4276) 
Non-Surgical Periodontal Services (D4320-D4381) 
Description of Case Patterns 
Other Periodontic Services (D4910-D4999) 
Prosthodontic Services (Removable) 
Complete Dentures (D5110-D5140) 
Partial Dentures (D5211-D5281) 
Adjustments to Dentures (D5410-D5422) 
Repairs to Dentures (D5510-D5671) 
Denture Rebase Procedures (D5710-D5721) 
Denture Relining Procedures (D5730-D5761) 
Interim Prosthesis and Other Services (D5810-D5899) 
Maxillofacial Prosthetics 
Extraoral Prostheses (D5911-D5929) 
Intraoral Prostheses (D5931-D5999) 
Acquired Defects 
Congenital Defects 
Implant Services 
Implant Supported Prosthetics and Other Implant Services (D6010-D6199) 
Prosthodontic Services (Fixed) 
Fixed Partial Denture Pontics (D6205-D6253) 
Fixed Partial Denture Retainers-Inlays/Onlays and Crowns (D6545-D6793) 
Other Fixed Partial Denture Services (D6920-D6999) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 
Extractions (D7111-D7140) 
Surgical Extractions (D7210-D7250) 
Other Surgical Procedures (D7260-D7294) 
Alveoloplasty and Vestibuloplasty (D7310-D7350) 
Surgical Excision of Soft Tissue Lesions (D7410-D7465) 
Surgical Excision of Intra-Osseous Lesions (D7440-D7461) 
Excision of Bone Tissue (D7471-D7490) 
Surgical Incision (D7510-D7560) 
Orthodontic Services 
Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment (D8070-D8090) 
Minor Treatment to Control Harmful Habits (D8210-D8220) 
Adjunctive General Services 
Unclassified Treatment (D9110-D9120) 
Anesthesia (D9210-D9248) 
Professional Consultation (D9310) 
Professional Visits (D9410-D9450) 
Drugs (D9610-D9630) 
Miscellaneous Services (D9910-D9999) 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
ICD-9-CM, CPT(r), AND HCPCS CODES RELATED TO DENTAL SERVICES 
The Dental Record and Dental Service Coding 
ICD-9-CM Coding for Dental Services 
ICD-9-CM Volume 1 
V-Codes 
ICD-9-CM Volume 2
Third-Digit Codes 
Fourth-Digit Codes 
Fifth-Digit Codes 
Coding Neoplasms 
CPT(r) Coding for Dental Services 
Unlisted Service Codes 
Symbols in the CPT(r) Manual 
Identifying Deleted Codes 
Indented Procedures and Semicolons in CPT(r) Coding 
CPT(r) Index 
CPT(r) and ICD-9-CM Codes Must Correspond 
Modifiers 
Evaluation and Management Codes 
HCPCS Codes 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 12-1 
Exercise 12-2 
Exercise 12-3 
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Chapter 13 - Dental Billing and the Dental Claim Form
The ADA Dental Claim Form 
Dental Patient Claim Form 
1500 Health Insurance Claim Form 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Pretreatment Reviews 
Claim Analysis 
Eligibility 
Other Insurance 
Order of Benefit Determination 
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Provider Authority 
Coverage of Services 
Evaluating the Services 
Billing for Services 
National Provider Identifier 
Delayed Billing 
Authorization to Release Information 
Fraudulent Dental Claims 
Incomplete Data Master List 
Determining the Proper Billing Amount 
Network Provider Limits 
Collecting the Patient Portion 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On the Job Now (Special Feature)
Workers' Compensation 
Billing Tips 
Special Services 
Claims Submission Process 
Submission Time Limits 
Claim Attachments 
Optical Scanning Guidelines 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Electronic Claims Submission 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Billing Reports 
Transaction Reports 
Acknowledgment Reports 
Insurance Claims Register 
Claims Register 
Prompt Payment Laws 
Tracer Claims/Delinquent Claims 
Denied Claims 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Resubmission of Claims 
Adjusted Claims 
Claims Requiring Coordination of Benefits 
Review and Appeals 
Balance Billing Patients for Downcoded or Denied Claims 
State Insurance Commissioner 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 13-1 
Exercise 13-2 
Exercise 13-3 
Exercise 13-4 
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SECTION V.
FINANCES AND ACCOUNTING
Chapter 14 - Dental Practice Accounts Receivable
Patient Accounting 
Accounts Receivable/Payable 
Accounts Receivable 
Computerized and Manual Patient Accounting Systems 
Patient Ledger Card/Statement of Account 
Insurance Payments 
Understanding an EOB 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Posting Payments 
Electronic Funds Transfer and Automatic Payment Systems 
Balance Billing 
Patient Statements 
Follow-Ups 
Insurance Tracer 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Collections 
Collections Procedures 
Payment Plans 
Truth in Lending Form 
Payment Schedule Form 
Tracing a Skip 
Bankruptcy 
Small Claims Court 
Practice Accounting 
Petty Cash 
Reconciling Petty Cash 
Making Change 
Taking Money Out Of Petty Cash 
Reimbursing Petty Cash 
The Day Sheet/Daily Journal 
Office Reports 
Accounting Control Summary 
Cumulative Trial Balance 
Patient Aging Report 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 14-1 
Exercise 14-2 
Exercise 14-3 
Exercise 14-4 
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Chapter 15 - Accounts Payable and Financial Records Management
Accounts Payable 
Understanding Overhead Costs 
Fixed Expenses 
Variable Expenses 
Categories of Practice Expenses 
Bank Deposits 
The Deposit Slip/Ticket 
Before the Deposit 
Double-Check the Deposit Receipt 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
When an Invoice Arrives 
Electronic Invoices 
Employer Identification Number 
Verification of Invoices 
Payment of Invoices 
Components of A Check 
Steps To Writing A Check 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Check Documentation for Verification Purposes 
Checking Accounts 
Managing a Checking Account 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Keep Detailed Records 
Bank Reconciliation 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
If the Bank Reconciliation Does Not Balance 
Tax Returns 
Payroll Administration 
Manual Payroll 
Computerized Payroll 
External Payroll Service 
Processing Payroll 
Employee Salary and Benefits 
Overall Payroll Process 
Annual Business Tax Return 
Quarterly Returns 
Financial Statements 
The General Ledger 
End of the Year Reporting 
Wage and Tax Statements 
Form 1099 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 15-1 
Exercise 15-2 
Exercise 15-3 
Exercise 15-4
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SECTION VI.
SECURING EMPLOYMENT 
Chapter 16 - Employment Skills and Job Search Strategies
Employment Skills 
Professional Certification 
Job Search Strategies 
	Job Search Objectives 
	Uniqueness 
	Target Audience 
	Build Your Database 
Temporary Employment 
The Résumé 
	A First-Class Résumé 
		The Basics 
		Professional Services 
		Edit and Proofread 
	What to Avoid on a Résumé 
	Words to Use in Your Résumé 
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
The Cover Letter 
	Letter Writing Do Nots 
Marketing Yourself 
The Job Interview 
	Dress 
	The Application 
Interviewing 
		The First Four Seconds 
		The Next Five Minutes
		The Main Portion 
The End or Closing
Practice Pitfalls (Special Feature)
Interview Questions 
Asking Questions at the Interview 
Closing the Interview 
The Follow-up/Thank You Letter 
On The Job Now (Special Feature)
Getting Paid What You Are Worth 
Summary 
Assignments 
Questions for Review 
Exercise 16-1 
Exercise 16-2 
Exercise 16-3 
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Résumé and Cover Letter 
Interview 
SECTION VII.
GLOSSARY AND APPENDICES
Glossary
Appendix A
Patient Data Table	
Provider Data Table	
Ball Insurance Carriers/Blue Corporation Contract	
Winter Insurance Company/White Corporation Contract	
Rover Insurers, Inc. /Red Corporation Contract	
Summer Insurance Company/Rocky Corporation Contract	
Order of Benefit Determination	
State Abbreviations	
Other Address Abbreviations	
Appendix B
Patient Information Sheet	
Insurance Coverage Form	
Transfer Log
Registration Form
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Privacy Practices Notice
Signature on File Form
Release of Information Form
ADA Dental Claim Form
Dental Patient Claim Form
Superbill/Charge Slip
Insurance Claims Register
Patient Aging Report
Day Sheet/Daily Journal
Insurance Tracer	
Ledger Card/Statement of Account
Deposit Slip/Ticket
Patient Receipt
Checks
Sample Check Register
Bank Reconciliation Worksheet
Domestic Return Receipt
Certified Mail Form
Ground Tracking ID COD Prepaid
COD Airbill
COD Shipper Receipt
Ground Tracking ID Prepaid
Airbill
Stationery 
Provider Envelope
Appendix C
ADA Dental Claim Form Matrix	
ADA Dental Claim Form
1500 Health Insurance Claim Form Matrix	

Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:

Dental front office manager -- Examinations, questions, etc.
Dental front office manager -- Vocational guidance.
Dental offices -- Management.
Practice Management, Dental.
Accounting -- methods.
Dental Offices -- organization & administration.
Forms and Records Control -- methods.
Personnel Management -- methods.