We are committed to providing our patients with the best dental care possible. Included in that commitment is an open dialogue of our fees and financial policies. This agreement provides a written statement of our policies and procedures. Please review the following information. If you have any questions, please discuss this information with the doctor or his representative.
1. Payments. Payment is due at the time of service. For your convenience, we offer payment options in addition to cash and checks, including credit card payments.
2. Dental Insurance. Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance
company. As health care providers, we are not a party to that agreement. We want to emphasize that our relationship is with you, not your dental benefit provider. There are no guarantees of Dental insurance benefits. If your insurance does not cover all or part of the treatment provided, you will be responsible for payment of fees which are not reimbursed by insurance. However, we are committed to helping our patients maximize their benefits. If you have PPO dental insurance, we will complete and submit a claim form to your benefit provider as a courtesy to you, and your insurance provider will reimburse you based on your benefits.
3. Treatment Plan Estimate. Once we have assessed your dental condition, we will present you with a written treatment plan. The treatment plan includes a detailed estimate of each procedure’s total fee, separated by the expected benefit portion and the patient’s obligation. Please note that the dental benefits are subject to various limits as determined by your benefit provider. All co-payments are due at the time of service. The estimate of fees is guaranteed for sixty (60) days. After such time, the fees are subject to change.
4. Returned Checks. Patients writing checks that are returned for any reason are subject to a “return check charge” of $35.00.
5. Canceled Appointments. As a courtesy to our patients, we will remind our patients of their appointments by telephone. Once an appointment has been made, this scheduled time has been reserved for you. We understand that circumstances arise that may prevent you from making your scheduled appointment. However, please note that should you fail to show for your appointment or fail to cancel your scheduled appointment within twenty four (24) hours of the scheduled appointment time, you may be subject to a charge of $150.00
I have reviewed the above terms and agree to be fully responsible for payment of treatment provided by this office. I authorize this office to file claims to my insurance carrier on my behalf. In addition, I give Montclair Smile Design permission to retain and charge my credit card on file for any outstanding balance resulting from the treatment rendered by the office.