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General & Comprehensive Dentistry

60 changes coming to CDT Code in 2026

Kits available to preorder for shipping in September

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CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store.

The updated manual boasts 31 additions, 14 revisions, six deletions and nine editorial changes. Some highlights include a sweeping overhaul of anesthesia codes and the addition of new codes for point-of-care saliva testing, cracked tooth testing, and the cleaning and inspection of an occlusal guard. All changes will become effective Jan. 1, 2026.

The CDT 2026 and Coding Companion Kit, which includes both CDT 2026: Current Dental Terminology and the CDT 2026 Coding Companion, will begin shipping Sept. 17.

The Coding Companion features hundreds of frequently asked coding questions and dental coding scenarios. The kit also includes the CDT 2026 and Coding Companion e-books and the CDT 2026 app.

ADA members can save 20% on CDT 2026 products by using promo code 25140 by Aug. 1.

Visit ADA.org/CDT for more information on CDT 2026 updates, purchasing options and licensing requirements.


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