Dr. Daniel
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Verified dentist
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- Nov 2, 2010
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- The Hague , Holland
Hi everyone,
Treating a fearful patient should be done patiently, without any time pressure, to allow: slow injection, slow teeth cleaning, slow extraction, intermitant pauses, and more....
Most dental insurances do not recognise (meaning, they don't have a treatment code for) such extra time. A possible solution would be that the patient pays directly to the practice (with a receipt of course) for the extra time.
Would you consider paying $ 50 extra (out of your own pocket) for 10 minutes longer treatment?
Treating a fearful patient should be done patiently, without any time pressure, to allow: slow injection, slow teeth cleaning, slow extraction, intermitant pauses, and more....
Most dental insurances do not recognise (meaning, they don't have a treatment code for) such extra time. A possible solution would be that the patient pays directly to the practice (with a receipt of course) for the extra time.
Would you consider paying $ 50 extra (out of your own pocket) for 10 minutes longer treatment?