Office Policies

Office Policies

Since 2001 | Family and Locally Owned | Dental Emergencies

Since 2001 
Family and Locally Owned 
Dental Emergencies

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Check Out Our Office Policies

When you choose Children's Dental Center Of Mason City, you put your family in great hands. Our goal is to exceed all of the expectations that you have for our office. Please read our office policies below to ensure that we are on same page to get your child the best possible dental health possible. 

Call (641) 424-0060 to set up an appointment.

Appointments

Your scheduled appointment is reserved specifically for your child. Any change in this appointment affects all of our patients. If a cancellation is unavoidable, please call the office so that we may give that time to another patient.

Follow-up appointments are made 6 months in advance for your convenience. Please keep in mind that we try to accommodate every family's schedule when we make these appointments. It's our way of being able to send you a reminder that it's time to come back and see us again.

We strive to see ALL of our patients on time for their scheduled appointment. We make every effort to stay on schedule. Please remember, we run on children's time, not adult time. Additionally, there are times when our schedule is delayed in order to accommodate an injured child or an emergency. Please accept our apology in advance should this occur during your appointment. We will provide you the same courtesy if your child is in need of emergency treatment. If you have to wait more than 15 minutes, please ask our front desk staff the reason for the delay.

Please plan to arrive 10 minutes or more before your scheduled appointment. This will allow time to complete any additional paperwork and see your child on time.

A parent or legal guardian (with official documentation) must be present in the office during the initial examination and/or any operative appointments.

Phone Calls

Telephone calls about scheduling or billing are taken by our front office administrative staff during regular business hours. If your child has a dental problem, please call early in the morning and leave a detailed message. 

A Children's Dental Center of Mason City team member will return your call as soon as possible.

Parent Participation and Safety

Parents are invited back to observe during the initial exam and checkups. We have a designated parent seating area from which you can observe treatment. During restorative treatment of cavities, we request that parents remain in the waiting area. 

This arrangement allows the doctor and staff to communicate with your child directly without distractions or safety concerns. Over time, bringing your child back by themselves will help to establish your child's trust and independence. During sedation and treatment at the hospital, no parents are allowed to observe due to safety concerns.

For safety and privacy of the other patients, all others (including children that are not scheduled at this appointment) are asked to remain in the reception room. Young children in the reception room will need a supervising adult.

The use of cell phones is prohibited in the treatment areas. Conversations carried on by others in the clinical area can be very distracting to children, thus preventing us from close, careful communication with each young patient.

Finally, if you expect your child to do well and enjoy their visit to our office, chances are they will do just that! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in these matters. We love seeing your children!

Insurances Accepted

  • GreenState Credit Union
  • DentalBlue
  • Hawk-i
  • Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
In certain unusual circumstances an account balance may occur. Childrens Dental Center of Mason City requires all outstanding balances to be paid in full within thirty (30) days unless other arrangements have been made. Also note, if we have not received payment or you have not contacted us within thirty (30) days, further action may be taken with a collection agency or in Small Claims Court. We reserve the right to apply an interest rate of eighteen percent (18%) from the date of service. Thank you in advance for your understanding of our financial policy! We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

There is no direct relationship between our office and your insurance company. The type of plan chosen by you, and/or your employer determines your insurance benefits. As such, we have no say in the selection of your insurance company, no control over the terms of your contract, the methods of reimbursement or the determination of your insurance benefits. We will accept assignment of benefits from your insurance company, however you are responsible for the full balance including any amount that is not paid by your insurance company.

Pre-treatment Authorization 
Some insurance companies recommend an estimate of the work to be done and the fees to be charged before determining their benefits to you. If so, we will provide you with the pre-treatment fee estimate for your convenience.

Please understand that payment of your bill is considered a part of your child's treatment. While we will accept assignment of benefits from your insurance company, you will be responsible for the full balance including any amount that is not paid by your insurance company. Payment is expected in full for each appointment as services are rendered.

We accept:
  • Cash
  • Personal checks
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Call Us Today

Call now to schedule an initial appointment for your child

(641) 424-0060

(641) 424-0060

Dr Todd is always helpful and is very detail oriented. My kids love coming here.

- Rebecca M.

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