How are appointments
scheduled?
Do I stay with my child
during the visit?
What about finances?
Our Office Policy
Regarding Dental Insurance
How are
appointments scheduled?
The office attempts to schedule
appointments at your convenience and when
time is available. Preschool children should
be seen in the morning because they are
fresher and we can work more slowly with
them for their comfort. School children with
a lot of work to be done should be seen in
the morning for the same reason. Dental
appointments are an excused absence. Missing
school can be kept to a minimum when regular
dental care is continued.
Since appointed times are reserved
exclusively for each patient we ask that you
please notify our office 24 hours in advance
of your scheduled appointment time if you
are unable to keep your appointment. Another
patient, who needs our care, could be
scheduled if we have sufficient time to
notify them. We realize that unexpected
things can happen, but we ask for your
assistance in this regard.
Do I stay with my
child during the visit?
We invite you to stay with your child
during the initial examination. During
future appointments, we suggest you allow
your child to accompany our staff through
the dental experience. We can usually
establish a closer rapport with your child
when you are not present. Our purpose is to
gain your child's confidence and overcome
apprehension. However, if you choose, you
are more than welcome to accompany your
child to the treatment room. For the safety
and privacy of all patients, other children
who are not being treated should remain in
the reception room with a supervising adult.
What about
finances?
Payment for professional services is due
at the time dental treatment is provided.
Every effort will be made to provide a
treatment plan which fits your timetable and
budget, and gives your child the best
possible care. We accept cash, personal
checks, debit cards and most major credit
cards.
If we have received all of your insurance
information on the day of the appointment,
we will be happy to file your claim for you.
Please understand we file dental insurance
as a courtesy to our patients and it is very
important that you keep us informed of any
insurance changes such as policy name,
insurance company address, or a change of
employment.
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