I am currently in the dental hygiene program, and have to have 65 before graduation. We have to find our own patients. The clinic offers a 50% discount to all college students as well as takes just about any insurance plan. However, I am new to the area and do not know very many people. How can I find patients?
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Advertise. Place an ad in the newspaper. That's what my classmates and I did. At least we had a receptionist in the college who took messages for us. We also had access to voicemail. Approach strangers in the college and ask them. I found it was a very effective way to find patients. When I was in school, I had to pass a provincial practical exam in order to obtain my license. I paid both of my patients (the selected patient and my back-up) $75 to show up for that appointment. I didn't need to use my back-up patient because my first patient showed up, but someone else used my back-up because her patient was a no-show. If your patient doesn't show up you don't get your money back for the exam fee. Then you have to make a second attempt a couple of months later and pay the fee again. It was worth it to pay patients who were willing to be my exam candidates. I also did something sneaky and I don't regret it. The college just started charging patients for a cleaning and the system was unorganized. I used that to my advantage. They never checked up on who paid the fee and who didn't. All you had to do was sign their chart claiming they paid. I signed all of my patients charts even though none of them paid and I was never caught. It's easier to find patients when they get a free service.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Good dental plan that covers oral surgery?
My boyfriend needs his wisdom teeth pulled plus some other teeth removed. He has no dental insurance and lives in Pennsylvania. The dentist estimated him a cost of about $1945, but if his other teeth that need removed have to be removed surgically then thats another $900. His credit isn't that good and I don't think that Care Credit will apporove him. He won't go to the dental school b/c he had a bad experience with a previous dentist and is afraid. Any suggestions on a good dental plan?
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He probably doesn't have the time to wait for regular dental insurance. The premium for a good dental plan in PA will be around $40 per month. The waiting periods on dental insurance for major treatment such as oral surgery and wisdom teeth extraction is 18 months. This means you have to wait until the 19th month to get the procedure done and then the insurance only pays 50% of the bill. Plus you have yearly maximums and yearly deductibles. I'm an insurance agent and I don't have dental insurance. I have a dental discount fee for service type plan. You can find one for your boyfriend here: http://www.dpbrokers.com/default.aspx?lo… The premium for the plans in PA is around $100 - $130 for 15 months coverage. They will only give you a discount of around 20% - 25% but there are no deductibles, no yearly maximums and no waiting periods. One word of advice before getting on any dental plan. If your current dentist is not on the provider list you'll need to find a new one that is. Before signing up for the plan call some of the dentists that are listed to make sure they're still in the plan and are taking new patients.
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He probably doesn't have the time to wait for regular dental insurance. The premium for a good dental plan in PA will be around $40 per month. The waiting periods on dental insurance for major treatment such as oral surgery and wisdom teeth extraction is 18 months. This means you have to wait until the 19th month to get the procedure done and then the insurance only pays 50% of the bill. Plus you have yearly maximums and yearly deductibles. I'm an insurance agent and I don't have dental insurance. I have a dental discount fee for service type plan. You can find one for your boyfriend here: http://www.dpbrokers.com/default.aspx?lo… The premium for the plans in PA is around $100 - $130 for 15 months coverage. They will only give you a discount of around 20% - 25% but there are no deductibles, no yearly maximums and no waiting periods. One word of advice before getting on any dental plan. If your current dentist is not on the provider list you'll need to find a new one that is. Before signing up for the plan call some of the dentists that are listed to make sure they're still in the plan and are taking new patients.
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Where do I find dental coverage that will cover major surgery at minimal cost?
I have to get dental surgery and it is now a matter of life and death. However I do not have much income or health insurance. I need to find out if there is a government program that can help me or if there are any plans that will help me at a reasonable price.
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For major oral surgery in the USA I recommend the Oralsurgeon4less membership. I would definitely not go for governmental programs if it is a matter of life and death. Instead, sign up for the membership online and get the surgery the next day.
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For major oral surgery in the USA I recommend the Oralsurgeon4less membership. I would definitely not go for governmental programs if it is a matter of life and death. Instead, sign up for the membership online and get the surgery the next day.
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What is the best private health insurance company for a family in Qld Australia?
I am looking at joining up for private health insurance to cover my husband and myself as well as our 2 kids aged 12 and 10. With so many policies and companies to chose from and all the jargon they use, it is making this difficult.We need basic hospital cover and with the kids full dental cover is a must.my husband has had heart problems in the past so need to be covered for this as well.Not wanting all the bells and whistles, just the best deal for young familes.
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Please check out asihealthcare.com They have the best medical/dental insurance coverage for really cheap and covers the whole family and starts immediately and no restrictions on pre-existing conditions!!! You can also contact them at 800-929-8344 ref# 268817 when calling. Good Luck.
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Please check out asihealthcare.com They have the best medical/dental insurance coverage for really cheap and covers the whole family and starts immediately and no restrictions on pre-existing conditions!!! You can also contact them at 800-929-8344 ref# 268817 when calling. Good Luck.
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What is the difference b/w employee benefits (ie health & dental) and finding your own or through a broker?
I know it really depends on the company, but are employee benefits necessarily cheaper than if you have health and dental independently? Do people prefer one over the other and why? I am a new grad and have no clue about benefits, etc. I have a great job right now that I love but it is a nonprofit and they cannot afford benefits. I am currently under my parents' insurance but in a few months I will no longer be covered because of my age. Help? Thanks!
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On an employer's group policy, you're much more likely to have maternity coverage, and pre-existing conditions are not excluded. They have to take you, no matter how unhealthy you are, and charge you only based on your age. On a private policy, they don't have to take you, they're allowed to exclude anything you have wrong with you, and they're allowed to "uprate" you if you've got health issues.
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On an employer's group policy, you're much more likely to have maternity coverage, and pre-existing conditions are not excluded. They have to take you, no matter how unhealthy you are, and charge you only based on your age. On a private policy, they don't have to take you, they're allowed to exclude anything you have wrong with you, and they're allowed to "uprate" you if you've got health issues.
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If I live in a different state from where I originally filed, where do I go now to modify the orders?
My child has been with me her entire life (7 years) I have supported her all by myself financially (health and dental insurance included), emotionally and physically. Her biological father has not been in her life for 6 1/2 years. My original custody orders were from California 7 years ago but I currently live in North Carolina where do I need to file to get full custody instead of joint? and is not seeing, talking and supporting her enough to get full custody?
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Most lawyers give you a free hour of consultation - you need to call one in your state and find out if you need to petition the court in CA for full custody.
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Most lawyers give you a free hour of consultation - you need to call one in your state and find out if you need to petition the court in CA for full custody.
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How much would I have to pay for a Root Canal with United Concordia?
My husband is in the army and we have the dental insurance United Concordia. Does anyone know how much I would have to pay to get a Root Canal? Has anyone had it done before? I appreciate everyones help!
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ABout 300 dollars co payment if you have funds if not, about 600 dollars
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ABout 300 dollars co payment if you have funds if not, about 600 dollars
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