How do I pick a good dentist by just looking at this/her credentials?
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I wouldn't totally depend on a company like 1-800-dentist.  They are not going to necessarily recommend the best dentist, just dentists that use their service.  I would get in contact with you state dental association.  They will be able to direct you to a dentist that can help you in your area that has a good reputation.  They should know of any complaints made by other patients against the dentists.
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You will be able to find and excelent dentist at the following website...\n\nwww.smilemakeoverdocs.com\n\nThese dentist are fellows in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. All you have to do is input your zip code, and view the lists. \n\nI hope this helps.\n\nCraig
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ask an expert LIKE YOUR DENTIST, HINT HINT!!
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You don't have to have a dentist's referral to go to an orthodontist.  Sometimes you'll get lucky and find one that does not charge for the initial exam.\n\nMake sure you're keeping them clean in the meantime.
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well guy, just check the google or one more thing, you can buy a book regarding dental exams. They are available in the market..
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Call your local Health Department.  They usually have listings of affordable dentists.
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You may want to try a local university or college in your area.  Many times they have dental students who do a lot of work and it is generaly a good thing because the instructors are on hand as well.  Sometimes you can get quality care.\nGood Luck Health Care Does Break Your Bank
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if you have a school of dentistry near your home, try going to them and see if they will allow a senior student to "practice" on you as a volunteer. That is what I do here in the US and so far I have not had much problems. they appear to know what they are doing.
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For example: \nDental Hospital\nSukhumvit Soi 49\nBangkok\nTel.: + 66 2 260 50 00\nwww.dentalhospitalbangkok.com\nemail: dental@loxinfo.co.th\nI do not know if there exist a rating system for dentistry here. But I can confirm that they are good and much cheaper than USA/Europe. If you come for limited period in Thailand, you can ask them in advance for a short (intensive) program.
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You have to check your policy because every company and policy is different.  If you don't know, your dentist should get preapproval and should be able to tell you what you'll be responsible for.
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Google them.\n\nDon't call 1 800 dentist, As they are an advertisement company\n- they only have the names of dentists that pay them big bucks\n   to hype their practices.  They don't do any pre screaning other than a copy of your license and your bank account
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You want to make sure he is board certified.Also if you have a medial professional friend who works at the hospital where the doc has privileges; they can give a recommendation
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When I purchased our practice long ago, we took over from a retiring dentist.  There was one family Iremember the mom was all over us, "She wanted to know who these new kids were?"  Well we saw the girls, it was one question after another.  We finsihed the exam.  Each girl had 6-7 cavities.   She wanted  us to show her, so we did as best we could pulled out the X-ray, tried to cam a full year of radiography into a 30 second explanation.  pocked the little pocky thing(exporer) into some stick spots.  Well needless to say they never came back.  They even went so far as to call the previous owner and tell them how agressive we were.  Turns out the previous dentist was terified of the mom and dad,  She had always been all over him and over the years  he just wanted to get them out of the office whenever they came in.  He under treated unintentionally because of the mother and father.  \n\nAs far as your situation, look, if you don't trust your dentist, ask him to show you the cavity.   Whenever I sense that a patient is not confident in my diagnosis. I'll stop in the middle of the procedure get my intraoral cameral and take a snapshot of the lesion.  ust to re-assure the patient that he has made the right decision.  Ask your dentist if he can show you the cavity.  We love questions.  Good luck\nThey are your teeth, you have the right to ask questions.
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go to your state's officail website.  then go to healthcare licenses and you can check if the dentist has had any violations or lawsuits pending.  other than that, you could try interviewing patients in the parking lot.
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Check your local area for a 'College of Dentistry and/or 'Dental Hygienists'. Schools are usually looking for patients for their students to practice on. The appointment time will last longer than a fully-trained Dentist, however there is usually little or no charge. The student will also be under the guidance of their instructor, so no, you won't be left with someone 'unqualified'. Good luck!
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Dont' jsut get a second opinion at random.  Find someone with a good dentist they reccomend.  A dentist that they have been going to for at least 5 years and get a personal refferal.  That way you can have more confidence that the opinion is trusted.  Dentist get these kind of refferals all the time from our longer term patients
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Try a dental or doctor office