Did my new Dentist office violate HIPPA?
917000
I don't see this as abuse.  Why would you feel the need to report them?  There is no breach of confidence.
481722
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.
625727
Some Dental plans are really good. Delta Dental, Met Life, Guardian. When we first started out in business we signed up with quite a few. Over the years we have not had to sign up with any new ones. The low quality plans have dissappeared. We are still members of others that we just hold on to because we like particular patients. Other wise we don't accept new pateiens from the lower paying plans. In general you get what you pay for. PPO plans seem to work because Dentist are compensated for each service at some predentermined rate. Dentist can give you your options expensive and cheap, pretty or less pretty, and he gets paid for the exam. Everybody is happy. If you decide to go with the less expensive treatment that's your decision. Less expensive options require less time and material and the dentist gets paid. More expensive options require more hand skills and integrity and the dentist charges accordingly.\n\nStay away from HMOs and discount cards. If you buy one of these discount cards the dentist staff has to do all this work to figure out your rate, I refuse to see people who have discount cards because I just can't figure out what part of the tooth I should discount. ha.\n\nHMOs; Don't get an HMO if possible. The way HMOs work is the dentist gets a FAT check every month for say 300 patients on a list. You have to see these patients for basic services for free. (sounds good eh?) But most of the time the dentist gets to thinking, why should I bust my butt and HMO patients all day when I can put them off for a few weeks and see the Cash and PPO patients. So right off the bat you become a second class patient. Then lets say your plan covers basic fillings for free, but not crowns and white fillings. Suddenly, you are at a car dealership. OH sorry Mr. Shmo you need a crown and that tooth. By the way you need a deep cleaning and those wisdome teeth should come out. Get the picture? HMO's suck because you can't figure out if you really need a service or are getting served.\n\nI wish you luck. Remember cash works well too. you'll get a bigger discount than those discount cards.\nOtherwise PPO's are the way to go.\n\np.s.  blue cross pays as much as your employer is willing to pay.  so, in general they are very low paying to the dentist.
194637
I would say yes, unless you only want to use the benefits of one of the insurances.  The dental offices have to let the insurance companies know you have 2 insurances or they will be a part of insurance fraud.  1 insurance will be primary and 1 secondary.  The secondary usually will not pay anything until the primary pays first.
863929
Pretty darn secure.\n\nCheck out these sites for some info.\nhttp://dentalimplants-usa.com\n\nhttp://www.nobelbiocare.com/global/en/newPatientInformation/default.htm\n\nhttp://www.3i-online.com/English/USA/ptEd_Main.cfm
1132533
According to HIPAA, you are obligated to receive a copy of the psychological evaluation, but maybe not the raw data.  Ask her to set up an informing appointment and have her go over the results of the evaluation, face-to-face.  This way, you can ask any questions about the evaluation.  \nThis is standard practice for non-court mandated evaluations.  \nI may not be totally correct, so contact the California Office of HIPAA implementation.
228374
That's really gonna' depend on the regulatory bodies in your area.  If you're in the US, call your state's Department of Health.  They should be able to point you in the right direction.  Other than that, I'm not sure exactly what to tell you.  Mine is a consulting practice so I'm working with basically a corporate office type of setting.
90590
before the ADA can approve of a dentrifice, it should have gone through clinical trials and the FDA also has strict guidlines as far as ingredients and formulations before it can be accredited by the ADA.  Its a lot of politics and science and I guess Aquafresh is making enough  profit not to go through it.  I would stick to using toothpastes with the ADA seal of approval.
937922
You can call the ADA - American Dental Association OR open the phone book to Oral Surgeons and see who the Office Manager recommends.  The Oral Surgeons Office see's their patients
1141972
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.
966316
First, it's clear that you have no idea what you are talking about. Second, if it hurts, TELL THE DENTIST. \nLastly, as #2 stated, I'm sure they were more than happy to let you go as a patient. As a matter of fact, I can guarantee that you're on their DO NOT REAPPOINT list.
12409
ask your dentist where he goes to get his work done.
1103483
You don't have to know it all to make a difference.  Feel free to suggest changes to your boss in a constructive way that isn't seen as criticizing.  As Dre suggests, promote the ideas as ways of creating more efficiency in the office.  While the dentist might feel you are out of place with the suggestion, making it in a more friendly way will definitely allow for the dentist to think about it without having to worry about being defensive.  Good luck!
374283
I'm a California attorney (who doesn't practice in this area).  Make sure to contact an attorney who specializes in medical/dental negligence, not just any attorney.  There are many great specialists in this area--particularly in California.
943813
Call the ADA - American Dental Association\nCall the Better Business Bureau
1121678
It's everything.  If a patient doesn't trust me I will confront him and ask him why, to see if we can work it out.  If a new patient is skeptical about my prices and ask why do I have to take X-rays, and why do I have to ask about medical history.   We don't want to see and work on people who are constantly trying to direct their own treatment based on their preconceived incorrect notions about tooth biology, my pocket book, and the thought that we are out to get them.   If we can not agree.  I'll send them away before I ever touch their mouth.
812031
Talk to your doctor and to your dentist and see what they have to say. I would probably say it's okay (except for the painkillers, possible), but to be on the safe side, TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AND YOUR DOCTOR!