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(signs and symptoms) not only the denials doesn't make sense, but it borders malpractice, incompetence or ill-intention from the reviewing dentist. As a result, and based on the fact that lately Principal Insurance is denying claims more frequently (which later, on appeals, they pay) I informed Zzzzz
February 24, 2020
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if it makes sense, and we offer Curodont. Many patients ask "does my insurance cover that when it comes to Curodont". What does she think dentists do for themselves and their family members? Great point too! Does insurance cover this would be the first question! Also great point on family members
April 28, 2026
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accusation, then you might be telling the public that you actually held her son down during the cleaning? Isn't that a huge potential problem? She is accusing the Op of physical assault on her son. At the very least, there needs to be a direct denial of that. Perhaps my wording was a bit too direct
February 04, 2019
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person reading that would understand it's not under your control. Getting involved in a slapfight is never worth...Before you dismiss I would review your Medicaid contractual obligations. Some stAtes have a specific protocol for dismissing patients in state funded(should say taxpayer funded) insurance
July 31, 2018
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I recently found a Google review that falsely accuses my office of insurance fraud, substandard care and more. None of this is true. How should I respond? See review below: 'After nearly a decade-long as a patient, I am deeply disappointed and lost all trust in this practice due to a severe decline
February 19, 2026
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endless material. Insurance companies act like they were designed by Kafka. Technology fails at the worst possible moment. Specialists have their stereotypes. GPs have theirs too. The schedule blows up by 9:17 a.m. and somebody always says they only need a 'simple cleaning' with a mouthful of broken
March 29, 2026
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front desk. I had to intervene, calm him, and again offered him a refund and dismissal from the practice. He apologized and left. The reviews: He then posted a very damaging review accusing my office of insurance/billing fraud. I responded to that review publicly in a professional manner. Minutes after
October 30, 2025
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My kids liked it ok. But in all the years we went they have NEVER had a cavity and not once were they ever featured on wall or told great job for that! And now at 13&14 my oldest two are charged as adults and our insurance doesn't cover it??? We are switching even the youngest one now. I don't
July 21, 2018
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you exist. Now layer in the accelerant. Social media. Dentists post about everything. Insurance companies. DSOs. fluoride. COVID. politics. public health. staffing shortages. angry patients. funny operatory moments. Sometimes it is education. Sometimes it is venting. Sometimes it is a joke you would
February 08, 2026
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resist... One of the funniest scenes in South Park. One of the funniest scenes in South Park How insurance companies work How insurance companies work I had a patient leave me a horrible review for committing 'insurance fraud' and 'only caring about money' and 'embarrassing' him because we verified his
October 21, 2015
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because you signed up for one of those six degrees of Kevin Bacon PPO insurance umbrellas thing-ys. You are exhausted.You can be an associate striving to fit in, have fun and contribute to the success of the practice while trying to stay sane. You are exhausted.You can be a team member that has to deal
January 17, 2022
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. No notice to patients, no referrals just Suzy laughing on the phone. It's all about the money not patient care. What ever happened to the Hippocratic Oath? With all the rising cost of business, insurances keep cutting reimbursements or denying payments. What should we do? In the future, do not give
October 28, 2021
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the saga or anything :-) yeah, post the Pdf's of her letters! I want to read it. :) Justin Pretty harmless new patient welcome letter, which I scanned It detailed the extent of her problems, and warning her that insurance would pay for only a small part of what she needed. When patients argue
April 25, 2021
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to insurance issues, decided not to have RCT done and rescheduled. She now wants all her money back, I plan on charging her for the access... This place is a joke! Maxed my VERY good insurance out on a procedure that has never cost as much as they're trying to charge. Had me get carecredit and took
August 05, 2015
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with any insurance companies? (We accept insurance, just not contracted with any for a reduced fee) Thanks for any and all help. Jackson I had someone check into my office yesterday on FB. But no way I'm paying people to do that. Not a chance. You wouldn't pay $25 for a FFS patient? Better yet
May 18, 2017
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. Thanks people - I won't let one crazy ruin my week I fit that as well. We should all push NG's on patients, as it's the cheapest, best insurance to save teeth. . Truth is they aren't worth the squeeze, for us, money wise and so many are non-compliant unless they have headaches or pain. Patients have
December 27, 2025
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the Medical Board with your complaint. They hear from whining folks by the thousands every day and, ultimately, nothing will be done. Instead, contact your Dental Insurance company. You will get their attention, immediately. They will sit up and get right on it, believe me. Your Dental Insurance Plan, like
April 17, 2021
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was immediately very hostile with the front desk. They have two different insurances do the FD had to put her on hold for a total of 5 minutes to get her an estimate for one filling. Apparently that took to long for her and the cost was more than she was expecting....she then proceeded to leave
September 11, 2022
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not reveal patient information ,we have records and x-ray and signed financial documents for each procedure performed in the office .We answer to the American Dental Association and insurance companies .We will not maintain this page as there is no way to tell if a yelper is an actual patient
February 05, 2015
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she declined to do it because she did not want to pay her portion of filling that day. She did not even pay for the 2 filling bcz her card declined and she told us to send bill. She gave us wrong insurance information and her claim is still not paid due to wrong insurance info. When we called her
September 13, 2018
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it as the caption to a selfie of her in scrubs. Suddenly boom! People can't get enough of her! Here are some actual comments from the post: GOD BLESS YOU, What Insurance Do You Take I'm one of those patients whoarescared to death of dentists and to my dismay my teeth have suffered. I may just have
August 07, 2018
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. Modern life! Fucking Google took 20 plus reviews of mine down in a day. Wtf? How do I get them back, so fucked up. It takes a couple emails, but you can connect with someone to adjust the profile by email. I recently did due to incorrect insurances. They made their own profile attached to my name
June 07, 2022
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this thread as I have gotten two more bad reviews and want to be able to respond with a professional response 1.This Dental office provides good service but they are expensive. I pay additional $38 on top of insurance standard reimbursement just for a cleaning. They should accept the standard
August 25, 2018
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.... spending $15 to make $1000? Hell, yea 13 patients shared the offer....word of mouth on steroids! And even had a patient message me about how my friend Facebook asked her to come in! So to answer your question the price was the same for people with and without insurance, and people who had
January 02, 2017
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that dont want to pay for their services or think they insurance will pay for everything. He will also prepare every patient to be comfortable with paying upfront, which is normalized by his comments. The weird review above about fir 1488 might serve the same purpose. It might keep people who
November 22, 2023
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become. Debt on top of debt while we dance on social media for PPO patients and google reviews. You don't see neurosurgeons doing this... are we doctors? And then my insurance company slips me a paper that my reimbursement is cut by 15% while rent goes up, wages go up and overhead goes up. Guess
August 05, 2018
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Patient gave 2 stars on Google reviews. Hopefully you have insurance. Then they can take all of THEIR money. Stay sharp if you are paying. These guys are in it for the $. Staff are wonderfully friendly. Nobody rational will pay any mind to that. I believe the world of reviews has changed. Nobody
August 19, 2019
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I have turned down the speed over the years. Hell my car insurance is cheap now, that has not always been the case. I've had a number of them over the years. IMO only the Passport and the V1 are worth a shit. There is nothing worse than a cheap radar detector. Yes, something can be worse than
November 22, 2023
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used to do survival training out of a military helicopter. Dad is still a punk that likes to troll. This, this, this! The most demeaning and degrading aspect of our profession was ushered in by ballooning tuition costs, abhorrent insurance reimbursements, and corporate takeover. Sticking your nose
June 23, 2020
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dwindling off (so I may not renew). I think it is a great $3000 investment if you are the only one in the zip code AND you must take most insurances and PPOs. I would do a search for your zipcode first before you commit. To me, $3000 for 79 patients was well worth the expense. I have also found
May 29, 2014
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filling out the forms. applies to care credit and gets denied so receptionist tells him the cost he needs to pay today for exam etc and that once treatment needs are planned out by the dr then we will tell you your entire out of pocket costs why cant you bill my insurance (that I dont know what I
May 19, 2025
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. Are you serious?!?!?!? I can see your point of view about answering the review, but trying to keep her in the practice? Here's her review: Complaint Awoke from sedation, Dr told hygienist not to comfort me because, she won't remember anyway. Also did not inform me outside of insurance network. I
December 30, 2018
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causing an abscess along with a phone call and voicemail That she filed a grievance wih insurance and it's my best interest to reverse my claim. My question is: I have a screen shot of the old review and how she changed it, voicemails and notes What can and should I do ?? I would
March 18, 2015
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and the buyers review is removed. Something like this I'd steer clear offiver. Don't end up on the naughty list! Call 480-893-1223 or book online atto get on our schedule before your insurance benefits run out. If you don't use them, you could lose them.
December 16, 2018
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sorry to bring up an old topic. A patient posted a review which is completely wrong about a bill that I apparently sent. The gist of it is I think she meant it for the oral surgeon and not me. I saw the patient for a comp ex and x rays. she wanted IV sedation so I sent her to OS. Insurance paid
March 31, 2021
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. Good luck. a year ago Super embarrassing that you guys are so BROKE you cant accept insurance like ANY OTHER practice. They want you to pay cash up front and then you are responsible for getting reimbursed from your insurance company. The most bigoted More 17 Share Response from the ownera
July 08, 2025
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staying with a dentist can have a lot to do with insurance acceptance andlocation and fees. I think being willing to refer to a dentist (i.e. A happy andloyal patient) has a lot to do with trust in the provider, comfort in the chair, and how they were treated as human beings at the office
October 24, 2016
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. I added the humor at the end because....well, people remember funny stuff. Yes it is cool... I was thinking of doing one like the progressive insurance commercial.... You think you are covered for this but you are only covered for this.... type... only dental procedures... Then market
May 09, 2016
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I have an ex-patient who just posted a negative review on Yelp. The Cliff's Notes version of all this is that the patient was trying to save money on her insurance. My understanding of it was she had a combined Medical/Dental plan with a $3,000.00 deductible. So she is basically paying out
January 24, 2019
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1) Acknowledging there is dental insurance. 1980's 2)Full page phone book ads 1985 3)Taking 3rd party payments. 1990 4)Contracting with insurance for lower fees. 1997 5)billboard ads
May 04, 2020
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a regular cleaning that was covered under my insurance and they suggested a deep cleaning that was about $600 out of pocket. Told them no, and they refused to do a regular cleaning. I know others who asked and got it done, this place just wanted money I didn't have. Iwill respond to this review
June 25, 2017
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or something. You win I had to google that word. I thought it was some kind of slang for soda. Various insurance companies get to share all sorts of information about us in making decisions on coverage. Dentists should have a data clearinghouse where we can share information on patients to decide
September 26, 2025
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have to stick needles into peoples mouths, charge them what they consider a lot of money, they hate coming here, and if their insurance screws up, they get pissed off at us and would leave us shitty reviews. He just said damn, guess you're right.
June 04, 2019
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is an excellent way to identify areas in which your team may need more training. I would recommend scripting out the conversation that your office is out of network, and therefore the insurance will pay a limited portion. If you decide to take a partial payment on the day of service
October 28, 2015
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insurance. My front office prepares the usual open dental one click plan. I do a full treatment plan after X-rays with percussion, cold tests etc. and found a few teeth that needed work done and present treatment plan and offered 20% discount since he did not have insurance. Our office collects
September 06, 2023
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be a practice builder. Any ideas out there? Thanks, J Google will not do anything. Having an attorney get involved will just blow up in your face. She was probably pissed at your hygienist or front desk or maybe her insurance just changed and you don't participate. Can't please them all. Some people say
September 06, 2018
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. It's hard for someone to piss someone off in that 10 min. The exam is covered by insurance mandatory. So NO payment on my part. Usually when it does not involve money, everything is great. Dentist is different. People change dentist more often because it hurts, they hate the hygienist
May 06, 2015
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insurance card in hand, ready to give them my info and anticipating a long wait. They had already looked up my info based on my health insurance and had the script filled!. Probably how all pharmacies were at one point in time, until they all sold out to big corporations. And I'll leave this link
April 04, 2019
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ranking. But if you can ask the own office to remove your name from their website, and also notified the insurance that you no longer working in the previous office. Other backlinks take time to clear up.eh - maybe, inconsistent NAP (Name-Address-Phone) data can skew local rankings. Here's the quick
May 07, 2018
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you'll win the race to a new patient with your review efforts are Google 2-1, Facebook, 20-1 and Yelp 99-1. As much as I hate to say it. Yelp by a long mile. When I interview new patients on how they chose to come to our office. Yelp is the top reason after taking their insurance. Must be near
September 13, 2023
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