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Methodology & Data Changelog

A public, transparent record of all model version releases, index recalibrations, and source updates.

Release DPCI-2026.1

2026 Economic Refresh & DPCI Formulation

Summary of Changes:

  • Dental Practice Cost Index (DPCI): Formally calibrated state multiplier factors (ranging from 0.87 in Mississippi to 1.37 in California) combining federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) regional parities with specialized surgical practice overhead (commercial rent, auxiliary labor wages).
  • 2026 Inflation Indexing: Incorporated the latest monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Dental Services (Series CUUR0000SEMC02), capturing cumulative dental care inflation.
  • URL Architecture Upgrade: Restructured all cost pathways under the high-intent /dental-implants-cost/... namespace, establishing dedicated hubs for 50 states + Washington, D.C. (51 jurisdictions) alongside regional pricing tables for 18 high-demand metropolitan markets.
  • Component CDT Codes: Standardized procedural breakdown across American Dental Association CDT codes: D6010 (fixture), D6057 (custom abutment), and D6058 (crown).
  • Clinical Printable Estimate: Added 1-page printable summary sheet for patients to take directly to dental consultation exams.
Release v1.0.0

Initial Platform Launch & Deterministic Engine

Initial deployment of DentalCostsCalculator.com interactive calculator engine, covering single implants, implant-supported dentures, All-on-4, All-on-6, and full mouth restorations with financing amortization math.

Upcoming Revision Schedule:

The next scheduled dataset review will occur following the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis annual Regional Price Parities release (scheduled December 2026). Quarterly review of BLS Dental CPI Series CUUR0000SEMC02 is conducted automatically.