First Step Dental strives to provide a comfortable environment where you'll feel confident in the level of dental care you receive.
When you arrive for your first visit, please be prepared to complete all insurance and health information forms that will allow us to begin your dental treatment. We will ask you to fill out several forms that will get you acquainted with our office.
Save time, take care of the paperwork now.
If you are a new patient, our New Patient Forms are now available online! We are proud to make our patient forms available online so you can complete them at your leisure – saving you time waiting in our office and giving you time to carefully review our policies and procedures. Click on the "Printable New Patient Forms" button to access the form and don’t forget to bring them to your first appointment.
If you are an existing patient, you can now conveniently access your account information and appointment times online, as well as update your patient forms. Please click the "Online Patient Info" button to access your information.
We are committed to providing dental care that is both high quality and affordable.
Payment options include cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We accept the credit cards pictured.
If you would like to extend payments over a longer period of time, we offer CareCredit. Click on the CareCredit logo for more information.
Our offices in Merced and Turlock, CA are committed to helping you maximize your insurance benefits.
Because insurance policies vary, we can only estimate your coverage in good faith but cannot guarantee coverage due to the complexities of insurance contracts. Your estimated patient portion must be paid as per the contract agreement.
As a service to our patients, we will bill insurance companies for services. If you have any questions, our courteous staff is always available to answer them. If your insurance covers orthodontic treatment, you will receive the benefit of reduced personal costs. Many insurance policies have a lifetime orthodontic benefit that is distinct from regular dental insurance. Insurance policies vary, so we will review your insurance to determine the appropriate course of action.
Once treatment has started, we will file your claims. To help us with your insurance filing, please complete the insurance questions on our New Patient Registration Forms. First Step Dental accepts most insurance plans. Please have your insurance information accessible when scheduling your first appointment - that way we can verify your insurance benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket expense! Please bring your insurance card and information to your consultation dental appointment.
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