The welfare of the patient is not. The professional opinion of the Doctor is not always considered. It is a fact that a third party, with little or no interest in the clinical well being of the patient, has then inserted themselves into the Doctor-Patient relationship. Our treatment recommendations are based on professional training, expertise, and experience. The treatment we recommend to you is that which we consider to be in your best interest, regardless of whether insurance is involved or not, and also regardless of whether the insurance company is willing to pay on that particular or not.
Insurance companies pay on dental services based on premiums, contracts, and exclusions.
These are important business considerations for them, but have nothing at all to do with quality dental care. We are committed to aiding you in obtaining whatever insurance benefits are available to you from your dental carrier. But we hasten to stress that the relationship, personal understanding, and dental contract is between Doctor and Patient. The insurance company should indeed remain a distant observer. If you have conflicts concerning insurance coverage, please take them up with your insurance carrier directly.