Thank you for choosing our office as your dental healthcare provider. We are committed to providing you with the highest quality dental care, so that you may attain optimum oral health. The following statement of our financial policy, which we require that you read, and sign prior to any treatment. Payment is due at the time service is provided. Our office accepts cash, personal checks, credit cards, or one of the third-party financing options we provide.
Please Note: Returned checks will be subject to additional fees. In the case it becomes necessary for our office to enlist a collection service and/or legal assistance, you will be responsible for any collection and/or legal charges.
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We thank you for the opportunity to serve your dental health care needs and welcome any question you may have concerning your care or our financial policy.
For detailed description of our privacy practice, please see our "Notice of Privacy Practices" folder at the front desk.
Consent:I have read, understand and agree to the above terms and conditions. I authorize my insurance company to pay my dental benefits directly to my dental office. I understand that responsibility for payment for Dental Services provided in this office for myself or my dependents is mine, due and payable at the time services are rendered unless financial arrangements have been made. I further understand that a finance, rebilling, collection charge and/or attorney fee will be added to any overdue balance. By signing below, you are authorizing us to call you at any number you provide including calls to mobile/cellular or similar devices for any lawful purpose. You agree to any fees or charges that you may incur for an incoming call from us, and/or outgoing calls to us, to or from any such number, without reimbursement from us.
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I hereby authorize Doctor to take x-rays, study models, photographs, or any other diagnostic aids deemed appropriate by Doctor to make a thorough diagnosis of the patient's dental needs. I also authorize Doctor to perform any and all forms of treatment, medication, and the therapy that may be indicated. I also understand the use of anesthetic agents embodies a certain risk. I have read, understand, and agree to the above terms and conditions.
Welcome to our office. We are committed to serving you with the best possible dental care and services. The following information is provided to help avoid any misunderstanding between you and our office.
Please treat our staff with respect.
We ask that you do not eat or smoke in the office.
Please restrict your cell phone use to necessary calls only. They are an interruption to patient care.
It is required that you update your medical history and medication list periodically. Please comply.
Our office participated in a variety of insurance plans. it is your responsibility to:
We will gladly submit your claims with your insurance company. Failure of your insurance company to pay does not release you of your obligation to pay for all services and materials provided by this office.
In an attempt to better serve our patients, a minimum of 24 hour notice is requested for cancellation of appointments. The doctor and staff schedule time for your care. Adequate cancellation notice allows us to make that appointment time available to others. Broken appointments without 24 hours cancellation notice will result in a $50.00 fee per missed visit.
Patients under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present while he/she is in the office. If the minor is not accompanied by a parent/guardian written authorization from the parent/guardian to treat the minor is required along with payment in advance of services rendered for that visit.
Our practice firmly believes that a good doctor/patient relationship is based on good communication. Questions about these policies are welcomed and should be directed to our front office. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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We pride ourselves in providing extra time for the personal attention each patient deserves. We respect your time and make every effort to keep you from waiting. As a result, you appointment time in this office is reserved exclusively for you. We reserve the right to charge patients who do not reschedule with adequate notice, or who fail to keep their scheduled appointments.
In order to be respectful to the needs all of Vivian Medina DDS patients, if it is necessary to cancel your reserved appointment we require that you contact our office by 10:00 am one (1) working day in advance. Appointments are high in demand and your early cancellation will give another person the possibility to access timely dental care. To cancel an appointment, please call (813) 264-0286 to speak with an office representative. If you do not reach an office representative, you may leave a detailed message on the office voicemail. You may not cancel a scheduled appointment via email.
A "no show" appointment occurs when a patient misses an appointment without cancelling by 10:00 am one (1) working day in advance. No shows inconvenience patients who need access to dental care in a timely manner. Last minute/late cancellation are considered "no show" appointment. Failure to be present at the time of a reserved appointment will be recorded in your patient chart as a "no show". The first "no show" will result in a $25-fee being applied to your account, as well as a letter being sent to your home alerting you that an appointment was missed without cancelling. If there is a second "no show" a $50-fee will be billed to your account and a second letter will be sent. A third "no show" will result in suspension of services and dismissal from our dental practice. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Office Manager.
By signing below, I certify that I have read and understand the terms and conditions of Vivian Medina DDS' appointment cancellation policy.
Our practice continually looks for advances to ensure that we are providing the optimum level of oral health care to patients. We are concerned about oral cancer and look for it in every patient.
One American dies every hour from oral cancer. Late detection of oral cancer is the primary cause that both the incidence and mortality rates of oral cancer continue to increase. As with most cancers, age is the primary risk factor for oral cancer. Tobacco and alcohol use are other major predisposing risk factors but more than 25% or oral cancer victims have no such lifestyle risk factors. Studies also suggest that human papillomavirus (HPV) plays a role in more than 20% or oral cancer causes.
* Oral cancer risk by patient profile as follows:
Increased risk: patients ages 18-39 & sexually active patients (HPV)
High risk: patients age 40 and older; tobacco users (ages 18-39, any type within 10 years)
Highest risk: patients age 40 and older with lifestyle risk factors (tobacco and/or alcohol use); previous history of oral cancer.
In our practice, as your healthcare provider, we seek to provide you access to the newest and most effective scientific screening and agreement. In 2009 the Star Dental Identafi system was introduced. This multispectral medical device greatly enhances our ability to find early signs of cancer and dysplasia in the mouth. Historically our practice has used white light examination for oral cancer. The use of narrow band violet and light and green-amber reflected light helps us detect in the oral tissue various problems including cancer lesions and dysplasia.
This enhanced examination is recognized by the American Dental Association code revision committee as a CDT-5 procedure code D0431; however, this exam might not be covered by your insurance. The fee for this enhanced examination is $71.
Yes. I authorize the clinician to perform the oral cancer screening. I accept financial responsibility for this enhanced examination if my insurance company does not currently cover this procedure.
No. I would prefer not to have an oral cancer screening at this time.
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