2022 AAE Coding Updates

By Elizabeth Shin Perry, D.M.D. It has been another challenging year and endodontists have continued to adapt to the many changes that the pandemic has presented. As we head into the new year, it is a good time to review and adopt the most recent CDT coding updates that affect our practices. The recently released…

Dental Benefits and Reimbursements

By Srini Varadarajan, J.D. According to the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute’s (HPI) 2020 Annual Dental Industry Report, private dental insurance reimbursements continue to trend downward; between 2013 and 2017, HPI noted a 6% decrease in dental reimbursement rates across dental practices, procedures and carriers. Dental specialists have especially felt the pinch. In…

2021 AAE Coding Updates

By Elizabeth Shin Perry, D.M.D. With 2020 behind us, we are all hopeful for a better year ahead. How about some good news for the endodontic community? The AAE is pleased to report that six new endodontic CDT codes were approved and are now part of the code set for 2021. At the beginning of…

AAE Debuts Legislative Map Tool

To strengthen its online advocacy efforts, the AAE developed  a new interactive map that its members can utilize to learn more about dental legislation and policy discussions happening in their respective states. The map provides contact information for their state dental boards and their state lawmakers. The new feature will serve as a platform to…

AAE Speaks with United States Chief Dental Officer

AAE’s participation on this call was the first of several planned monthly calls with RADM Ricks, and they are a part the AAE’s continued efforts to advocate for its members and the endodontic specialty.

Amalgam Separator Rule – July 14 Compliance Date

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Dental Category (the “Rule”) went into effect on July 14, 2017, with a required compliance date of July 14, 2020.

The Rule requires that most dental practices operate and maintain at least one amalgam separator that is International Standards Organization standard 11143 (ISO 11143) compliant, and follow two American Dental Association (ADA) Best Management Practices (BMPs) – a prohibition on the discharge of waste (or ‘‘scrap’’) amalgam to publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and a prohibition on the use of line cleaners that are oxidizing or acidic and that have a pH higher than 8 or lower than 6.

An AAE Advocacy Update

The past few months have been unlike any other. The AAE is here for you and tirelessly working on members’ and their patients’ behalf. The Association encourages and promotes grass roots action on its online Advocacy Action Center, and AAE leadership continues to work with the ADA and the Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC) on letters…

AAE Coding Updates

The COVID-19 crisis has brought many new issues to our endodontic practices over the past few months. One thing that has not changed is the importance of dental coding. It is now more important than ever that endodontists are being reimbursed properly for work that has been done.

Small Business Administration to Continue Accepting Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program

On April 27 at 10:30 a.m. EDT, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will reopen its application process for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Endodontic practices are encouraged to apply for this COVID-19 related relief.

AAE Sends Letter to Governors and State Health Departments on Recognition of Endodontists as Essential Emergency Health Care Providers

The following message was sent to governors and state health officials on behalf of AAE’s 8,000+ members.