Top Dentist Serving The Greater Richmond Heights, Clayton & Brentwood Communities

New Patients

We understand that your first visit to the dentist can feel overwhelming and we try to accommodate all new patients with a comfortable and organized facility.

Our staff has taken the steps to prepare you for the first appointment by providing a full spectrum of the services we offer and the option to complete our new patient form prior to your visit. Our goal is to cover everything you need with a full and efficient assessment, but without waiting to see the doctor.

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Online Forms

At Lake Forest Dental, we offer patient forms online so you can complete them in the convenience of your own home or office. Fax us your printed and completed forms or you may bring them during your visit.

New Patient Form

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HIPAA Form

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Financial & Insurance

Financial Policy

We are committed to providing you with the best possible care and are pleased to discuss our professional fees with you at any time. Your clear understanding of our Financial Policy is important to our professional relationship.

Regarding Insurance

If you have dental insurance, we will help you to receive your maximum allowable benefit. Dental insurance is a contract between you and your insurance company. It is your responsibility to understand the extent and limit of your coverage, and to provide us with the necessary information to process your claim efficiently.

As a courtesy to our patients, we accept assignment of benefits from your insurance carrier. This allows the insurance company to pay us directly for services rendered according to your contract. It will not necessarily pay your account in full. Because it is probable that the insurance will not cover the entire fee, we will attempt to verify with them an estimated payment. If we are unable to verify your coverage, or if your plan will not assign benefits to the provider, then payment is due as outlined below for patients without dental insurance.

Financial & Insurance

A word about dental insurance

Even though the cost of dental care has significantly increased over the years, the maximum levels of insurance reimbursements have remained the same since the late 1960’s. Many plans offer higher maximums that are comparable to rising dental care costs.

Regarding the Non-Insured

Patients who do not have dental insurance or proper insurance identification are expected to pay for services in full the day that treatment is completed.

You are responsible for the timely payment of your account regardless of insurance coverage. Balances older than 60 days are subject to a 1.5% per month service fee. Returned checks carry a $30 fee. Balances over 120 days old will be sent to an outside agency for collection and you will be responsible for all collection fees in addition to your outstanding balance.

We accept Cash, Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. If a long-term payment plan is needed, we may be able to assist you in securing interest-free financing through Care Credit, which is in the business of loaning money for dental treatment. Accumulating balances will not be allowed.

No Insurance?

Join Our Smile Rewards Club

The Smile Rewards Club is a dental membership plan that offers a simple, affordable alternative to dental insurance. For a low annual fee, members receive routine preventive care and reduced fees on most additional treatments. With no deductibles, waiting periods, or annual maximums, it’s an easy way to maintain your oral health while saving on dental care.