New Patient Documents
Be prepared for your first appointment in our Escondido office by completing this Patient Information and Medical History form. Download the form (PDF format) to your computer, print it out, complete both pages and bring it with you to your first appointment.
New Technologies We Offer
Lumismile: No cost, no obligation digital smile make over printed in 30 minutes or less.
Velscope: Oral cancer detection and recording device using tissue fluorescence
IntraOral Camera: Let us show you on the 32" screen what you need!
Digital Xrays displayed on a 32" screen
Ceiling TV's for your entertainment
Laser gum therapy and sculpting for cosmetic smiles
One hour in office whitening to brighten your smile.
Nitrous Oxide & pulse oximeter for Sedation Dentistry
New Patients
New Patient Exam
At your new patient exam, we will be listening. Whatever they are, we want to achieve YOUR goals first. What can we do to make you look good, feel good and be healthier?
Diagnostic Records and Consultation
If you are over age l6 and in our office for a dental check-up, the ADA recommends a full mouth series of diagnostic Xrays (FMX) every 3-5 years. Annually, they recommend the shortened version of 4-6 films at your visit. We map your periodontal (gum) health in detail and complete a TMJ and oral cancer exam.(even non-smokers). This usually takes 25 minutes to 50 minutes, but we schedule an hour, in case you have extra questions for us!
Regular Appointments
Regular appointments may be scheduled:
Monday 8:30-5:30
Tuesday 7:30-6:30
Wednesday 8:30-5:30
Thursday 8:30-5:30
Friday 7:30-2:00
Payment & Office Policies
We accept cash, checks, credit cards and offer NO INTEREST dental financing options. We are happy to process any dental benefit paperwork for you. In an effort to keep our fees down, we do not send out statements on a regular basis. Our policy is to accept your full patient portion at the time of service.
Insurance
Many patients ask us the question, "am I covered and can I come to your office?" We would LOVE to see you and your family members. We are very happy to check on your benefits even before your first appointment with us. By giving us some simple information over the phone, we can inform you of your options and have you "maximize" your dental benefits.
In l960 the annual limit of dental "insurance" was $l000.00-$l500. Over 45 years later it is still $1000-$1500 !! All aspects of our society have increased in costs, but the dental insurance industry has not kept up. It has become known as a "dental assistance program" and there are many creative options to assist you in treatment.
New Patients Interested in Sedation Dentistry
Many people avoid visiting the dentist because of a "dental phobia or anxiety." 45% of all Americans do NOT go to the dentist regularly because of this fear. If you are ONE of these people and interested in pursuing Sedation Dentistry, feel free to call our office. Additionally, this Sedation Dentistry option is excellent for complex treatment normally requiring multiple visits. Treatment plans that normally would require 5-7 visits can be completed safely and predictably in one or two.