Description
The ODA’s Member Education Department, in collaboration with the Toronto Central Dental Society, is pleased to present the following seminars:
AM Session: The ODA Suggested Fee Guide and Dental Plans: Best Practices
Category 1 – 3 CE Credits
Speakers: Mae Moreto & Nicole McCarty (ODA)
Audience: Dentists and Dental Staff
Description:
Recognizing that the ODA Suggested Fee Guide is an important part of running a business both ethically and economically, this session is designed so that dentists can accurately and effectively interpret the Guide for General Practitioners and gain a better understanding about the world of dental insurance. Participants will hear best practices in choosing the correct procedure codes, fee development and communications with both patients and third parties.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify and apply principles required to develop and communicate fees and report services using the ODA Suggested Fee Guide, acknowledging the link to professional conduct
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the dentist as they relate to dental plans
- Be familiar with the key aspects and the importance of record keeping and documentation as it relates to reporting and communicating with third-party payers
PM Session: To Code or Not to Code: Common Coding Misconceptions Revealed
Category 1 – 3 CE Credits
Speakers: Mae Moreto & Nicole McCarty (ODA)
Audience: Dentists and Dental Staff
Description:
Do you ever wonder which code is used to report local anaesthetic during scaling? Or who is considered the responsible provider when your hygienist takes radiographs that are interpreted by an associate? You are not alone, let us help you navigate the ODA Suggested Fee Guide with confidence. This course will reinforce the importance of procedure code selection as it relates to the intent of treatment and record keeping. Attendees will learn how thorough documentation and precise coding are vital to ethical, patient-focused care, ensuring consistency, supporting informed consent, fostering professional responsibility, and maintaining public trust in dentistry. The course will also draw from practical examples found in dental offices and explore how carriers leverage claim analytics to spot emerging patterns and flag procedure codes that may raise concerns.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Interpret key elements of the ODA Suggested Fee Guide to ensure accurate code selection and alignment with professional and ethical obligations to patients.
- Identify common coding misconceptions to reinforce the importance of accurate coding, informed consent, and record keeping.
- Highlight patterns and trends in coding behaviour and their impact on audits and regulatory outcomes.
- Differentiate between intentional and unintentional coding errors and understand their potential professional misconduct implications.
- Apply critical decision-making to select and use of procedure codes in a way that supports accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and professional accountability.
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Registration Details
For ODA Member Dentists: Register through the ODA Education Hub.
For Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Office Staff: Before you register, you must first create an account. Click “Dental Staff Sign Up”. Enter the enrollment key: dentalstaff
