Terminology Talk Highlights

Advancing the business of dental benefits

Updating Members about the business systems and resources of the dental benefits is the goal of the periodic Terminology Talk Column, presented by volunteers serving in the Terminology, Standards and Transactions division of NADP. These groups include:

• Clinical Sub-WorkGroup (SWG)
• Codes SWG
• Diagnostic Terminology SWG
• EDI WorkGroup (WG)
• Operations WG

In 2025, the Terminology Talk column featured:

• Advancements in
  • diagnostic terminology
  • quality measures
  • electronic data interchange codes and
  • the COMPACT

Resources and best practices for plans and dental service organizations, designed to improve efficiencies regarding:

• network leasing
• delegated credentialing
• provider directory updates

Login on NADP.org to view the 2025 Terminology Talk columns here.