Patient Information

Financial Information

We welcome private paying patients and are very appreciative that you have chosen us to meet your periodontal and implant needs. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, credit card (Visa and MasterCard), as well as Care Credit (a convenient patient payment plan).

For those with dental insurance we, likewise, strive to meet your periodontal and implant needs, without distinction. We must emphasize that as dental care professionals, our relationship is with you and not with your insurance company. We will make every effort to provide you with accurate coverage estimates based on information available to us at the time but you are ultimately responsible for knowing the details of your benefits. At times, it is almost impossible to accurately estimate our patients insurance co-pays. Many insurance companies will not apply benefits or give out fees until after treatment is completed and not all services are covered benefits in all contracts. Deductibles and/or estimated co-pays will be collected at the time service is provided as insurance is only meant to assist you as partial payment, not as full payment, for services rendered. As a courtesy, we will file your insurance claims. Upon receipt of your insurance payment, you will be responsible for payment of balances not covered by your insurance company. If you have deposited a co-payment in excess, we will gladly refund the credit to you or apply it towards treatment. We ask that you keep us informed of any changes to your insurance.

Dr. Hunt’s Periodontal Office Philosophy

About Dr. Hunt

Dr Hunt is a Board-certified specialist in Periodontics and provides Dental Implant services as well. He specializes in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of gum disease and oral pathology. He also performs cosmetic procedures to aesthetically enhance your smile and places dental implants that can replace missing or non-restorable teeth.

Dr Hunt believes that finding the right Periodontist to meet your periodontal and implant needs is the most important first step to achieving dental health. Many patients choose to come to us as a referral from their dentist. Others are referred by patients and friends of the practice. A referral is not required to visit our office. In all cases, we will collaborate and communicate fully with you and your dentist.

Welcome New Patients

What will happen at my first visit?

During your first visit, Dr Hunt will complete a thorough evaluation of your periodontal condition. He will obtain a complete in-depth dental and medical health history, a dental and gum examination and review your dental x-rays. He will assess your bite, any loose teeth, and your jaw for bone loss. He will then educate you on your condition and provide you with all your options for treatment. Dr Hunt will work closely with you to decide on treatment that is clinically appropriate yet takes into consideration your personal needs. The first step of treatment may start during this visit. Dr Hunt strongly believes in collaborating fully with other dentists involved in your care to help you achieve overall dental health and well-being.

Please assist us with your initial evaluation by providing the following:

• ● Your referral slip (a referral is not required) and x-rays from your general dentist and/or specialist
• ● Your New Patient Registration Form filled out on-line or brought in with you
• ● Your insurance card, if you have dental insurance
• ● A list of medications, and their dosages, that you are currently taking
• ● The name and number of the Physician you are under the care of for a medical condition.

Kindly inform our staff if you need to pre-medicate prior to dental procedures

Appointments are carefully scheduled so you will be best served. This is a time reserved just for you. Please be prompt so that we can perform all treatment that has been scheduled. If you must reschedule, please allow 2 full business days for non-surgical appointments and 7 full business days for surgical appointments. This will allow us to use the time to serve the needs of another patient. A cancellation fee will apply if cancellations are not given in a timely manner.

Practice Information:

Will I need x-rays?

We will need current x-rays in order to see the extent of periodontal disease below the gum line that is not otherwise visible. If your referring dentist has taken x-rays, we will request that they be forwarded to us. During the initial exam, if Dr Hunt needs more information about specific areas of concern, he may ask that selective x-rays be taken to assist him with his diagnosis and treatment planning.