I hereby authorize the doctor to perform a complete exam and evaluation. I hereby authorize the doctor or designated staff member to take x-rays, study models, photographs and other diagnostic aids deemed appropriate by the doctor to make a thorough diagnosis. Upon such assistance as required to provide proper care. I agree to be responsible for payment of all services on me or my dependents behalf. I understand that payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made. If the agreed payments are not received by upon dates, I understand that a late charge may be added to my account.
I, the undersigned, certify that I have read and understand all the above information. Have reviewed it and find it accurate. If there are any later changes to my clinical history, I recognize that it is my responsibility to inform this office. I have received adequate information and have had the opportunity to ask questions and all questions have been fully answered to my satisfaction. I certify that I have read and understand the document I am signing.
AUTHORITY TO TREAT
I give Friendly Smiles Dental Care the authority to administer dental x-rays, local injections, anesthetics, and if requested of my case. If I have a medical condition such as, heart murmur that requires premedication or drug allergy, I have acknowledge that it is my responsibility to inform and remind the doctor, assistant, or hygienist every time before treatment. Please advise our office of any and all medications you may be taking especially any blood thinners (aspirin on a daily basis or Coumadin).
OFFICE POLICIES AND FINANCIAL AGREEMENT
It is our desire to make high quality dental care affordable to everyone. The following is a statement of our office policy and financial policy, which we ask that you read, agree to, and sign before any treatment is rendered.
Most dental insurance have limits and/or various degrees of co-payments. The treatment recommended by our office is never based on what your insurance will pay; your treatment should not be governed by your insurance contract.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS
Our office will gladly submit your insurance claim to your insurance carrier, as a courtesy to you. At the time of treatment, the patient/guarantor is responsible for the portion the insurance does not cover. Please be aware that some insurance companies may not cover all services performed in our office. The patient/guarantor is responsible for all charges that are denied or unpaid by your insurance carrier. If for some unforeseen reasons your insurance carrier has not made a payment within 45days, the patient/guarantor is responsible for these charges. If payment is not received within 90 days and no financial arrangement has been made, your account will be turned over to a collection agency and you will accrue 33.5% collection fee in addition to your overdue balance.
Monthly interest rate of 1.5% (18%APR) will be incurred for account 60 days past due. I agree that I am liable for all collection charges including but limited to attorney and legal fees in the event that my account was turned over to a collection agency. A fee of $25 will be charged on all returned checks. I understand that I am financially responsible for all charges incurred in full by myself and/or my dependents.