Dental Appointments
To ensure the well-being of all our patients, appointments are required for consultations. If you require a same-day appointment, kindly reach out to us for possible availability due to cancellations. We prioritize minimizing any inconvenience for our patients and aim to accommodate you promptly.
Punctuality is appreciated, as we strive to maintain a timely schedule. Please be aware that appointments may be subject to cancellation if tardiness exceeds twenty minutes. In situations where you cannot make it, please notify us promptly, preferably with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice to avoid any cancellation fees.
Our office hours are conveniently displayed to assist you in scheduling appointments that align with both your needs and our operational readiness.
Important New Patient Forms
A patient’s first visit to Westside Dental Care helps to build a foundation for a strong relationship. Your first appointment will help us in getting all the important details, such as your medical history.
You’ll also get time to know your dentist. Please read through our website to find out what you can expect for your first visit. The page is useful for getting new patient forms, our address and driving directions to our office, and other helpful details.
Things to Expect During Your First Visit
You’re sure to have a wonderful experience on your first dental visit. You have to take the right preparation beforehand to make sound decisions about your dental care and oral health. Prepare a set of questions to ask our staff so that you don’t forget anything on your first appointment. You can also make a note of all the concerns you have or oral problems you are facing.
Don’t forget to bring your dental insurance card and a picture ID, if you have dental insurance.
Insurance & Patient Co-payments
Our front staff offers support with your medical insurance, aiding in coverage determination and potential direct billing. To ensure optimal assistance, kindly share your dental and/or medical insurance details along with new patient forms at least 48 hours before your appointment. This timeframe allows us to reach out to your insurer and grasp your policy specifics. Feel free to bring along your dental benefit booklet for clarity on your coverage, as our team is eager to assist in navigating your policy.
If our dentists determines treatment services are necessary, we are happy to provide you a printed detailed plan including the estimate for services along with what your insurance is willing to cover, and what, if any, expenses will be required of you. Please be aware, our professional care is provided to you, our patient family, and not to the insurance company. The insurance company is responsible only to the patient as a benefit from the employer or individual plan purchase. You, the patient, is responsible to the doctor. If there is a dispute with the insurance company concerning payment, we will need to discuss that with you.
We are happy to assist you in every way we can in the filing of your dental or medical claim. We will also assist in handling insurance questions on your behalf.
Financial Policy
Westside Dental Care is here to assist you in your dental needs. In order to reduce costs to you, the patient, and maintain our high level of professional care, we have established the following financial policy:
• Payment of any account balance is due in full within 20 days of statement date.
• We gladly accept credit cards from Visa, Discover, American Express, or MasterCard.
• Payment plans are available through CareCredit Dental Payment Plans www.CareCredit.com.
