Payment Policy: Payment in full is due at the time of service. We accept all major credit cards, cash, or personal checks. We cannot guarantee any estimated coverage when billing insurance. Patients are responsible for determining if their insurance is contracted for the services that will be provided. Patients are responsible for all balances imposed by their insurance. You are ultimately responsible for any remaining amount unpaid by insurance. There will be a $50 service fee on any returned checks. All unpaid balances are subject to a 10% processing fee and will incur a 1.5% monthly finance charge. All delinquent balances must be paid prior to incurring any new charges. Patients are responsible for determining whether or not our providers are considered part of their insurer's network and will be responsible for all balances imposed by their insurance company. Any service overpaid will automatically be refunded to the patient's original payment method within 60 days. Checks will be issued within 60 days from the payment date for patients who made a cash payment.
Patient Signatures Release of Information to Insurers and Assignment of Benefits: To the extent permitted by law, I consent to my practices (or their designees) use and disclosure of my Protected Health Information to carry out payment activities in connection with my insurance claim. This information will be used exclusively to evaluate and administer claims for benefits. I further authorize and direct payment to my practice of the dental benefits otherwise payable to me.
Confirmation of Appointments: Appointments will be attempted to be confirmed before your scheduled appointment. You must confirm your appointment or your appointment will be canceled.
Missed or Broken Appointments: If you miss or break your appointment with less than 24 hours' notice, you will be subject to a $50-$100
Social Media/Photo Consent: I consent to use images taken of me/my child to showcase our extraordinary care. I understand that the office may post my images on any/all social media platforms and websites.
Consent to Treat: I give the dentists and dental hygienists permission to treat me in the dental office with exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, crowns and other dental procedures deemed advisable by our clinicians. While the vast majority of dental procedures cause little to no unwanted side effects, I understand there are risks to dental treatment, including but not limited to the following:
- Post-anesthetic injection complications can be psychologically and physically disabling, including bruising, limited opening, pain, dysfunction, as well as nerve damage. Needles can very rarely be separated inside the tissue and require surgery to remove.
- Aspiration of dental materials leading to emergency surgery.
- Damage to the jaw joint can occur in susceptible individuals, leading to pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint, which can be psychologically and physically disabling.
- Post-Surgical infections, swelling, pain, fever, and nerve damage, can occur. I understand that I must immediately notify my dentistifany of these conditions occur. I will seek emergency medical care if the infection appears to be more than minor.
- Dental treatment is highly effective and predictable; however, in some cases, treatment fails due to various reasons including, but not limited to, pre-existing conditions such as cracks in the teeth, severe decay and bone loss, patients not following up with timely appointments to complete treatment, health issues such as diabetes and complications of smoking, complex root canal systems leading to residual infections, diets high in sugar or soda, and your general health.
- Allergic reactions can happen in the dental office. In exceedingly rare instances, these reactions can be life-threatening.
- Post-cleaning sensitivity can occur. This is especially true if you have periodontal disease. If this happens, please contact the office, as we have topical medications to help.
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We will do our absolute best to ensure you get the best care at our office. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding your treatment.
I have carefully read and given my consent to all the above sections on this form. I have had any questions regarding this form sufficiently answered to my satisfaction.