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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / May 2005Good dentist in San Diego area?
I realize that this is not the first time such question is asked, but I failed to find a persuasive answer. Would someone please recommend a good general dentist in San Diego? All of my past experience was unsatisfactory and I can't risk it again. I currently have HMO, but willing to disregard it and pay out of the pocket for professional services. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Alex Try Rich Masek And, do not expect to use your HMO insurance there.  Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... >I realize that this is not the first time such question is asked, but I > failed to find a persuasive answer. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Sincerely, > Alex Or Ashley Goodman Fawks > Try Rich Masek > > And, do not expect to use your HMO insurance there. > I realize that this is not the first time such question is asked, but I > failed to find a persuasive answer. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > currently have HMO, but willing to disregard it and pay out of the > pocket for professional services. There ya go ........ many patients say, "Yeah doc, I got insurance, but I know it isn't worth much so do what is BEST for me and I will pay you what its worth." (Then collect from your insurance company what is due you). Joel > Thank you in advance. > > Sincerely, > Alex > I realize that this is not the first time such question is asked, but I > failed to find a persuasive answer. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Sincerely, > Alex HMO plans are generally bare-bones and do not provide for many dental procedures. Of all the dentists I know with better reputations, I can't think of any who affiliate with HMO plans. I know a number of good dentists in the San Diego region. What part of the county are you in? Best regards, - dentaldoc I'm in the UTC/Golden Triangle area, but I don't mind to drive if it's worth it. Thanks everybody for suggestions! Alex Just forget the HMO and tell the office you have no insurance. HMO dentistry is bad news. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > I'm in the UTC/Golden Triangle area, but I don't mind to drive if > it's worth it. > > Thanks everybody for suggestions! > > Alex > I realize that this is not the first time such question is asked, but I > failed to find a persuasive answer. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Sincerely, > Alex HMO plans are generally bare-bones and do not provide for many dental procedures. Of all the dentists I know with better reputations, I can't think of any who affiliate with HMO plans. I know a number of good dentists in the San Diego region. What part of the county are you in? Best regards, - dentaldoc I have an option to switch to "DentalGuard Preferred Select" PPO Network from Guardian. Do you think this makes sense? Thank you all for your input! Regards, Alex >I have an option to switch to "DentalGuard Preferred Select" PPO > Network from Guardian. Do you think this makes sense? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Regards, > Alex NO! PPO and HMO schemes do not help the patient in dentistry. Those models only work in medicine. >>I have an option to switch to "DentalGuard Preferred Select" PPO >> Network from Guardian. Do you think this makes sense? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >PPO and HMO schemes do not help the patient in dentistry. Those models only >work in medicine. And it doesn't work in medicine either ! -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com > I have an option to switch to "DentalGuard Preferred Select" PPO > Network from Guardian. Do you think this makes sense? [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Regards, > Alex Definitely superior to HMO. Typical benefits I've seen are quite decent--100% preventive, 80% basic, 50% major, decent fee schedule. Depends also on yearly max, and how much treatment you need. And it is not a closed panel, which means you can go to a non-participating dentist too and get the same benefits (not necessarily the same fees though). Steve SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 |
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