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Appointments
Our
Services
Financial Policies
Cell Phone Use
Appointments
The office attempts to schedule appointments at your
convenience and when time is available. Preschool children should be seen in
the morning because they are fresher and we can work more slowly with the
child for their comfort. School children with a lot of work to be done
should be seen in the morning for the same reason. Dental appointments are
an excused absence. Missing school can be kept to a minimum when regular
dental care is continued.
We value your time and strive to be on time for all of our patients. We ask
that patients respect our time as well. In order for us to maintain our
daily schedule, if you are late we reserve the right to reschedule the
appointment.
Cancellations: Since appointed times are reserved exclusively for
each patient we ask that you please notify our office 48 hours in advance of
your scheduled appointment time if you are unable to keep your appointment.
Another patient who needs our care could be scheduled if we have sufficient
time to notify them. We realize that unexpected things can happen, but we
ask for your assistance in this regard.
If no notice or less than 48 hours notice
is given, a $50 fee will be assessed (which insurance does not typically
cover).
Staying with your child: We
invite you to stay with your child during all dental appointments.
Our office policy requires that all children be
accompanied by an adult in case of any emergency.
Our Services
We offer comprehensive dental care for children, adolescents (ages 0-18) and
individuals with special needs. Our practice focuses on working with
families to give children a positive dental experience and help them achieve
a healthy smile to enjoy throughout their lifetime. Our services include:
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Behavior management
with trained staff members who love to work with
children. Parents are welcome to accompany their
child throughout his/her appointments. We ask
parents to work with us towards the common goal of
creating a safe environment for everyone to work in.
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Digital radiography (X-rays): Our
office features digital x-rays, which unlike film
x-rays, give less radiation exposure per film and
images are directly registered by computer into the
patient’s chart. Dental x-rays are important in
detecting not only cavities in the teeth, but
monitoring the proper development of the teeth and
screening for any irregularities or conditions that
may require further treatment. The amount of
radiation received in a dental x-ray examination is
extremely small and the risk is negligible. Dental
radiographs represent a smaller risk than an
undetected and therefore untreated dental problem
that could be painful or harmful to the development
of your child.
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The “Wand”: The
Wand is a computerized injection system that allows
local anesthetic to be administered without the
traditional syringe and is generally more
comfortable for patients.
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In-office general anesthesia:
Outpatient general anesthesia is recommended on an
individual basis and may be suitable for
apprehensive children, very young children (age 4
years or less) and children with special needs that
would not be able to tolerate dental treatment in a
usual dental office setting. General anesthesia is
performed in a hospital or outpatient setting only.
We have the privilege of working with two
board-certified anesthesiologists, Dr. Herb Kloss of
Ambulatory Anesthesia Services and Dr.
Dee Isackson of Office-Based Anesthesia Services.
Both doctors and their staff come to our office
periodically to take care of our patients.
Financial Policies
Payment for professional services is due at the time dental treatment is
provided. We will make every effort to provide a treatment plan that fits
your timetable and budget while giving your child the best possible care. We
accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard and Care Credit. We charge
$25 for all returned checks, and assess finance charges for all outstanding balances older than
30 days.
To help make your child’s dental care financially manageable, we also offer
the option of interest-free financing through Care Credit. Apply by calling
1-800-365-8295 or visit their website
www.CareCredit.com. The application process is quick and easy, usually
taking about five minutes of your time. Our office staff is also available
to answer questions or assist in the application process.
Dental Insurance:
We will bill your insurance company, however we do require payment of your
patient portion at the time of service. The balance of your account is your
responsibility whether your insurance company pays or not. Your insurance
policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. We are not a
party to that contract.
We bill insurance as a service to our patients.
We can also verify your benefits and provide you with an estimate of
coverage of treatment, however, it is your responsibility to know and
understand your policy and coverage. We are not responsible for any changes
in your insurance coverage once an estimate has been provided to you. If
your insurance company has not paid their portion in full within 30 days,
the entire balance will be your responsibility.
Usual and Customary
Rates:
Our office is committed to providing the best treatment for our patients.
Our fees are considered "usual and customary" for our area. You are
responsible for payment regardless of your insurance company's arbitrary
determination of usual and customary rates. However, we do have contracts
with some insurance companies and therefore have negotiated some adjustments
to our fees. Please check to see if your insurance is on the list.
Cell Phone
Use
We ask that cell phones not be used in our treatment area. You are welcome
to use your phone in the waiting area instead.
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914
140th Avenue,
Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
tel
(425) 401-1147
fax
(425) 484-6424
email
artofpd@gmail.com
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Directions to our office:
From 405:
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Take the NE 8th Street Exit. Head
East. (Away from the mall)
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Stay on NE 8th Street until 140th
Avenue (there will be a Walgreen’s on the right side of
the street)
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Turn Left onto 140th Avenue.
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We are the 3rd building on the right.
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Feel free to park anywhere. Our
entrance is at the rear of the building.
From I-90:
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Take Exit 11B (148th Street).
Head North.
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Take a left onto NE 8th Street
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Take a right at the 2nd stoplight
(140th Avenue). There is a Shell Gas Station on the
corner.
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We are the 3rd building on the right.
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Feel free to park anywhere. Our
entrance is at the rear of the building.
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