By ralf38 February 26, 2013
In September 2008 I visited Dr. Patel to have an inlay glued-in. After the inlay was placed, he suggested that I would benefit from a “cleaning” as he noticed some buildup on my teeth. I agreed. Within a very short time the “cleaning” was completed and then his wife polished of my teeth rather quickly. For “cleaning” my teeth (only the area with buildup) I was charged me $110:This service was performed in about 10 minutes and included no X-rays and no “oral Evaluation” checking the mouth in detail. This seems to be an uncustomary charge for his service based on my past experience.A review of the itemized September and June 2008 billings either show an outsized increase in the fee for:D1110 “Cleaning-Adult (Transitional or Permanent Teeth)”or a mistake was made.In June 2008 the fee was $60 and in September the fee was $110. A cumulative fee of $110 was charged to me in June 2008 for several services associated with service D1110. These additional services were:$10D0272(medical) 2 Bitewing X-rays$10D0220(medical) Intraoral – 1 Periapical X-ray, First Film$10D0230(medical) Intraoral – Additional Periapical X-ray$20D0150Comprehensive Oral EvaluationThese additional services and D1110 tally up to $110.I wrote Dr. Patel several times by mail inquiring as to the $110 fee for service D1110. I even delivered a copy of letter to his office in person. I never did receive a response or explanation.I did partially resolve the issue with Dr. Patel when I visited his office to verbally inquire. I posed my inquiry to his office assistant who queried Dr. Patel who then inquired "how much do I want" to which I responded $50 and I subsequently was given a check. I still have no explanation for the apparent over-billing of service D1110. ...read more
By Christopher W. at Judy's Book May 21, 2012
Dr. Byron L. Carr is a San Jacinto and Hemet area dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and dental implants. ...read more
By AsuncionDragotta May 09, 2012
These will always be the same for me as I love this office and the staff. Always a very pleasant experience for me...especially for being a dental office. thank you ...read more
We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from Edward J. Formica D.D.S.. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more
By Edward J. Formica, DDS December 02, 2010
In the United States, dental students may choose to study forensic dentistry as an elective or obtain a postgraduate degree. The elective is a short course. A postgraduate allows students to receive a specialized degree. The University of Texas-San Antonio and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology r... ...read more
Remember the embarrassment of falling asleep in front of someone, while your dentures slip from the roof of your mouth. Just far enough, not wanting anyone to know in the first place, you are wearing dentures. A proper fit is the best solution. In a pinch, however, denture adhesive can help prevent an... ...read more