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61 Cards in this Set
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Active files
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Files of patients who have been seen within the past 2 to 3 years.
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Buffer time
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Time reserved on the schedule for emergency patients.
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Call list
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List of patients who can come in for an appointment on short notice.
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Chronologie file
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Filing system that divides materials into months (and possibly days of the month).
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Cross-reference file
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A file in which each item is listed in alphabetic order by name and its document number is provided.
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Daily schedule
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Printed schedule that is copied and placed throughout the office for viewing by staff only.
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Downtime
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Waiting period between patient procedures.
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File guides
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An insert placed between files that displays the letters or numbers of the patient records that follow it.
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Filing
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The act of classifying and arranging records to be easily retrieved when needed.
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Inactive files
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Files of patients who have not been seen over the past 3 years.
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Lead time
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A time estimate that allows for delays in ordering or shipping of materials.
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Ledger
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A financial statement that documents all account transactions.
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Outguide
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Device used for a filing system
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Patient of record
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Individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and for whom treatment has been planned.
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Purchase order
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A form that authorizes the purchase of products from a supplier.
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Rate of use
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The quantity of a product that is used within a given time.
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Reorder tags
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A notation system that is used when the supply of a particular item is getting low and the item must be reordered.
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Requisition
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A formal request for supplies.
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Shelf life
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How long a product may be stored before it is used.
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Units of time
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Time increments used in planning appointments.
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Want list
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A list of those supplies to be ordered and questions to be asked of the representative.
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Warranty
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A written statement that explains the manufacturer's responsibility for replacing and repairing a particular product.
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Accounting
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A system designed to maintain the financial records of a business.
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Accounts payable
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Expenses and disbursements paid out from a business.
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Audit trail
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Method of tracking the accuracy and completeness of bookkeepping records.
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Bonding
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Form of insurance that reimburses an employer for loss resulting from theft by an employee.
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Bookkeeping
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The process of managing the financial accounts of a business.
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Carrier
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The insurance company that pays the claims and collects premiums.
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Change fund
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Fixed amount of cash.
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Check
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A draft or an order drawn on a bank account for payment of a specified amount of money.
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Check register
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Record of all checks issued on and deposits made to a specific account.
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Coordination of benefits (COB)
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Coordinating insurance coverage between two insurance carriers.
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Current Dental Terminology (CDT)
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Publication that lists the procedure codes assigned to dental services for the processing of dental Insurance.
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Customary fee
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A fee that is within the range of the usual fee charged for the service.
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Deposit slip
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An itemized memorandum of funds to be deposited into the bank.
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Disbursements
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Payments on any outstanding accounts payable.
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Expenses
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The overhead costs of a business that must be paid to keep operating.
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Fixed overhead
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Business expenses that are ongoing.
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Gross income
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The total of all professional income received.
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Invoice
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An itemized list of goods that specifies the prices and terms of sale.
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Ledger
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A financial statement that maintains all account transactions.
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Net income
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Gross income minus expenses.
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Packing slip
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An itemized listing of shipped goods.
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Payee
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The person (or business) named on the check as the recipient of the amount shown.
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Pegboard system
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A manual bookkeeping system.
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Petty cash
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A limited amount of cash that is kept on hand for small daily expenses.
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Posted
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Describes the documentation of money transactions within a business.
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Provider
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The dentist who provides treatment to the patient.
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Reasonable fee
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A fee that is considered justified for an extensive or complex treatment.
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Responsible party
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Person who has agreed to pay for services or for an account.
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Statement
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A summary of all charges, payments, credits, and debits for the month.
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Transaction
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Any charge, payment, or adjustment made to a financial account.
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Usual fee
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A fee that the dentist charges for a specific service.
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Variable overhead
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Business expenses that change depending on the types of services needed.
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Walkout statement
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A written indication of any balance due on an account, given to a patient as he or she leaves the practice at the end of an appointment.
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Career
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A profession or occupation that usually requires a specific educational background.
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Employment
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An activity or service performed, usually for payment.
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Interview
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A formal meeting in person to assess the qualifications of an applicant.
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Professional
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Person who meets the standards of a profession.
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Resume
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A brief description of one's professional or work experience and qualifications.
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Termination
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The end of an employee/employer relationship, which can be initiated by the employee or employer.
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