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Your insurance coverage: how we handle it.

Why doesn't my insurance cover all of my "needed" treatment?

How we focus on your care: Our Distinctive Philosophy


How we handle Your Insurance Coverage

We always strive to maximize your insurance benefits, in turn we ask that:

You provide us with accurate, up-to-date information regarding your coverage. It is best to bring us your insurance card or your benefit packet provided by your employer.

Although we can not guarantee payment by insurance companies, we will do our best to give you an estimate of fees and copayments prior to the start of your care.

Deductibles and Copayments are expected at the time of service.

You must promptly respond to insurance company requests for information in order to prevent delays in receiving your benefits.

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Why doesn't my insurance cover all of my "needed" treatment?

Because insurance companies are in business for a profit! If insurance companies paid for all necessary treatment needed by most of my patients, they would not make a profit – plain and simple. As a dentist and a professional, I am also in business for profit. However, unlike the insurance company, I have a moral, ethical, and a legal obligation to maintain your oral and dental health. I am also accountable for my diagnosis and treatment to my professional peers and review boards.

The insurance company has no accountability and no interest in your oral and dental health. They are a wedge between your Doctor and you and their sole purpose is to turn a profit. They take your, and other people's, money and give it back to you. As you have seen in the mass media, even the highest elected official for insurance companies can place their own interests ahead of their insured customers.

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Distinctive Philosophy

Expect…

• Expert handling of all of your dental needs

• Advanced techniques and state-of-the-art methods and materials

• An emphasis on long-term, stable and comfortable treatment results

• Treatment plans based on your oral health needs rather than insurance dictated limitations

• Careful diagnosis and planning for optimum results

We always…

• Utilize evidence-based, scientifically proven methods and materials to assure optimal long-term results

• Give you freedom to choose the best option for your care, when you feel you are ready and able

• Dedicate time to explain and help you with your dental care decisions

• Welcome second opinions

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