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[Quezo]

Any help? All the dentists I've been referred to are PPO and will not give referrals to other dentists.

Pretty please?

[Jacki O.]

i havent been to the dentist in 2 years. my last dentist broke up with me cuz my job changed to a totally shitty dental health insurance plan that most dentists i've tried wont take.

there might be some recommendations in the Currently Recommending thread

[unluckycharm]

I went to this guy ages ago until my insurance changed. As dentists go, he was ace.

Joseph Davis, DDS - Dentist
Joseph Davis & Assoc
3003 N Central Ave Ste 630 Map
Phoenix , AZ 85012
(602) 230-1161

Does your insurance have a provider list?

I'm currently kinda between dentists atm.

[Quezo]

I do have a provider list online when I log in.

You just never know with some dentists, which is why I'm looking for a referral.

Like, Western Dental is on the hmo list. Um, NO.

However, it's kinda fucked up because even good dentists may try to fuck someone (financially) who doesn't have insurance.

Or, good insurance at that.

[raubhimself]

This is relevant to my interests. I mean, I ain't been to no tooth cleaner in years but I probably should go to one.

Shizz Dentist Day? Let's all go get cres fresh breath and get goofed up on dentistry drugs.

[Quezo]

This is relevant to my interests. I mean, I ain't been to no tooth cleaner in years but I probably should go to one.

Shizz Dentist Day? Let's all go get cres fresh breath and get goofed up on dentistry drugs.

Hell yeah@!

[Jacki O.]

I went to this guy ages ago until my insurance changed. As dentists go, he was ace.

Joseph Davis, DDS - Dentist
Joseph Davis & Assoc
3003 N Central Ave Ste 630 Map
Phoenix , AZ 85012
(602) 230-1161

Does your insurance have a provider list?

I'm currently kinda between dentists atm.

that was my dentist too. I loved him. His office was awesome and he was cool. i miss him

[YojimboBillions]

I'm in the same situation as you and this gentleman was recommended to me by a co-worker:

Ken Lepinskas, D.D.S, P.C.
1277 E Missouri Ave Suite 108
85014
602-285-0005

The office sent her a text the next day after a filling or something to ask how it felt, that's pretty nice. Whether they'll fuck someone over who doesn't have great insurance, I would still count on it.

[Tony]

However, it's kinda fucked up because even good dentists may try to fuck someone (financially) who doesn't have insurance.

Or, good insurance at that.

maybe my experiences have been isolated, but when you have no insurance i've found that the prices are actually cheaper. the dentist stands to gain nothing by fucking you. if he gives you a bill you can't afford, you're not going to pay it. and that's pretty much the end of it. it's not worth their time to try to become a collections agency (or to deal with an actual collections agency, because then they'd get even less of the money).

the price they charge to the insurance companies is generally higher. you could do an experiment - ask them for the price of a specific procedure, like a cavity filling, and say you have blue cross or something. then ask what the price is if you don't have insurance. i'll bet it's lower.

[Quezo]

However, it's kinda fucked up because even good dentists may try to fuck someone (financially) who doesn't have insurance.

Or, good insurance at that.

maybe my experiences have been isolated, but when you have no insurance i've found that the prices are actually cheaper. the dentist stands to gain nothing by fucking you. if he gives you a bill you can't afford, you're not going to pay it. and that's pretty much the end of it. it's not worth their time to try to become a collections agency (or to deal with an actual collections agency, because then they'd get even less of the money).

the price they charge to the insurance companies is generally higher. you could do an experiment - ask them for the price of a specific procedure, like a cavity filling, and say you have blue cross or something. then ask what the price is if you don't have insurance. i'll bet it's lower.

I have good insurance. My gal does not (yet).

She needs work done and has come home crying on more than one occasion regarding dental financing.

Just a matter of finding someone that someone i know likes. Easy squeezy

I'd bet it's not lower though. Just saying. I've seen the cost differential.

[Quezo]

I'm in the same situation as you and this gentleman was recommended to me by a co-worker:

Ken Lepinskas, D.D.S, P.C.
1277 E Missouri Ave Suite 108
85014
602-285-0005

The office sent her a text the next day after a filling or something to ask how it felt, that's pretty nice. Whether they'll fuck someone over who doesn't have great insurance, I would still count on it.

Non HMO. crap

[Tony]

However, it's kinda fucked up because even good dentists may try to fuck someone (financially) who doesn't have insurance.

Or, good insurance at that.

maybe my experiences have been isolated, but when you have no insurance i've found that the prices are actually cheaper. the dentist stands to gain nothing by fucking you. if he gives you a bill you can't afford, you're not going to pay it. and that's pretty much the end of it. it's not worth their time to try to become a collections agency (or to deal with an actual collections agency, because then they'd get even less of the money).

the price they charge to the insurance companies is generally higher. you could do an experiment - ask them for the price of a specific procedure, like a cavity filling, and say you have blue cross or something. then ask what the price is if you don't have insurance. i'll bet it's lower.

I have good insurance. My gal does not (yet).

She needs work done and has come home crying on more than one occasion regarding dental financing.

Just a matter of finding someone that someone i know likes. Easy squeezy

I'd bet it's not lower though. Just saying. I've seen the cost differential.

right - i see what you're saying. miscommunication on my part.

the rate they charge the insurance company is generally higher than the rate they would charge you directly if you had no insurance. you'd still wind up paying more if you don't have insurance, since the insurance company would (in theory) cover a big chunk of that cost.

[raubhimself]

I'm sorry. We're in a thread about dentistry and insurance. This is the internet, god dammit. There's something I have to do.

DENTAL PLAN


Please resume all serious discussion.

[Nitz]

http://www.healthgra...aocharoen-yrxrr


Tony Kaocharoen DDS
7054 E Cochise Road # B200Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1471 map
He's at 71st and shea so its a bit of a drive for you Im sure, but he is awesome. Small practice but very high tech. He's a really nice guy and very thorough.