Consumer Friendly CDT 2026

Consumer-Friendly CDT 2026: Plain Language Terms for Patient Communication is a patient-centered CDT resource that uses plain and consistent language to describe dental procedures in a way that can be easily understood by patients and staff. This first edition includes every CDT code and nomenclature written in simple and straightforward sentences. Plain language descriptors are also included as needed when additional context aids in explaining the procedure. This book is an essential tool in promoting price transparency so every patient can feel comfortable when reading their description of services. 

Consumer-Friendly CDT 2026: 

• Uses simple sentence descriptions to broaden the accessibility of dental procedure language 

• Aids patients in understanding services and procedures performed 

• Promotes price transparency 

• Can help acclimate new office staff to the language of dental procedures and coding