| Things to keep in mind when you are searching for | | | | of an unexpected emergency? |
| anew Dentist: | | | | 7. Is any assistance available if certain dental |
| 1. Are they covered by your dental plan? | | | | procedures make you, or a member of your family, |
| 2. Are they listed on the “American Dental | | | | nervous? |
| Association” website”? | | | | 8. Are payment plans available for large co-payments |
| 3. How long has the dentist been practicing and where | | | | or surprise necessities? |
| were they trained? | | | | 9. Are the office hours convenient for your schedule? |
| 4. How are emergencies handled? | | | | 10. How friendly and helpful is the staff during your visit |
| 5. How long is the wait for non-emergency | | | | and answering your questions? |
| appointments? | | | | These are just a few things to keep in mind when |
| 6. What is their policy on missed appointments in case | | | | searching for a new dentist. |