Dr. MJ: How about a doctor’s office that gives you the doctor’s after-hours cell phone, has no more than a 15 min wait in the waiting room, gives you an appointment the same day you call, or at least the very next day, sees you after hours for serious emergencies, and actually answers the phone with a real live person without fifteen menus.
Sounds like a VIP or concierge medical office. Nope. It’s just a non-corporate owned dental office. Usually with one doctor who is there every day. Often only one location. And the best part: NO ANNUAL FEES OF $3000-$20,000!
Their policies will ask for payment at the time of the dental service most likely will not participate in any dental HMO plans, but some will accept PPO plans.
These VIP medical practices did not reinvent the wheel; all they did was copy the private dental office model which has been around since Davinci was taking art lessons.
Dr. JJ: By remaining independent, we can spend more time with each patient, focus on prevention instead of rushing through appointments, and recommend the treatment that is best for your health—not what an insurance company is willing to cover.
That means you’ll see the same dentist who knows your history, listens to your concerns, and develops a treatment plan based on your individual needs and goals.