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Insurance
We accept most dental insurance plans, and our team handles the paperwork on your behalf — so the focus stays on your care, not the forms.
i. — What we accept
Most plans, handled by our team
As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs — including non-managed care, indemnity (traditional), and PPO out-of-network plans. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefits.
Your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. If your benefits result in less coverage than anticipated, you remain responsible for the total obligation. To avoid surprises, our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so you know your benefits before treatment begins.
ii. — How fees and allowances work
Fair pricing, transparent estimates
The fees charged for services rendered to insured patients are the same usual and customary fees we charge every patient for similar services. Your policy may base its allowances on a fixed fee schedule, which may or may not coincide with our usual fees.
Different insurance companies vary greatly in the types of coverage available. Some carriers process claims promptly while others delay payment for several months — neither of which affects the care we provide.
iii. — Quick reference
The key things to know
- We accept most non-managed and PPO out-of-network plans. We are not part of any managed care network.
- Our staff prepares your insurance forms and submits pre-treatment estimates on your behalf.
- You're responsible for the total obligation if your benefits cover less than anticipated.
- Fees are consistent — insured patients are charged the same usual rates as everyone else.
- Claims timelines vary by carrier; some pay promptly, others take longer.
Have a question about your specific plan? Call our office at (510) 350-3937 and we'll help you figure out what's covered.
Planning a visit — or want a pre-treatment estimate?
Send us a message and let us know what you're hoping to address. We'll pull a benefits estimate ahead of your visit so there are no surprises.
— Trusted in the East Bay —
2025
Best Dental Practice
4.9 / 5
Google Reviews
30 years
Serving the East Bay
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Experience the practice first-hand. Send us a message, or call us during open hours — most weeks we have same-week availability.
