Can dentists backdate procedural dates? The answer is yes, in some cases. Backdating procedural dates refers to the practice of recording a dental procedure as having been performed on an earlier date than when it was actually done. This is typically done for insurance purposes, to ensure that the procedure is covered under the patient's policy.
There are a number of reasons why a dentist might need to backdate a procedural date. For example, the patient's insurance may only cover procedures that are performed within a certain time frame. Or, the patient may have forgotten to schedule an appointment and needs to backdate the date in order to avoid a lapse in coverage.
