Across
- 3. cheek side of back teeth
- 6. side of tooth closer to midline
- 7. payout or other form of compensation
- 8. action taken to prevent disease
- 13. lower jaw
- 14. dollar amount a member must pay in full before benefits are paid by the insurance company
- 15. broad band of laws healthcare providers must comply with
- 16. removal of entire pulp
- 18. personal information such as medical history, which is required to be stored securely
- 19. improper alignment of biting surface
- 22. root of tooth
- 27. six upper or lower front teeth
- 28. percentage of costs paid by patient
- 29. specializes in straightening teeth
Down
- 1. area around root tip
- 2. hard residue known also as tartar
- 3. decay detection x-rays
- 4. area between two teeth
- 5. flat fee that must be paid per visit
- 9. area pertaining to or around tongue
- 10. located between incisors and premolars
- 11. dental services not covered in a plan
- 12. transitional teeth behind cuspids
- 17. hard tissue covering teeth; hardest substance in the body
- 20. a set of codes that are updated annually and are essential for both billing and docimentation
- 21. a dentist who has a contract with your insurance company
- 22. describes alignment of teeth
- 23. specializes in replacement of missing teeth
- 24. arrangement of the teeth
- 25. surgical removal of gums
- 26. extraoral full-mouth x-ray