As a new patient of Willamette Dental, you can expect your first visit to include:

• discussion of your medical and dental history
• necessary x-rays, a thorough examination, and the development of your treatment plan
• review of causes of decay, gum disease, and a demonstration of effective methods of brushing and flossing
• a cleaning along with flouride and decay reducing treatment up to age 12
• the scheduling of a cleaning appointment for adults

These Benefits Are Limited

• We will not duplicate benefits for which you are eligible under Medicare except as required by law.
• We will not cover the replacement of an existing denture, crown, or brider less than seven years after the date of the most recent placement. We will not cover a denture replacement made necessary by loss, theft, or breakage.
• The benefits of this plan are not subject to any coordination of benefits provision.

Services And Supplies Not Covered

• Services or supplies you receive before your coverage starts or after your coverage ends.  The date artificial teeth are prepared is considered as the date of service.
• Services that are not necessary dental care.
• Services and supplies related to the diagnosis or treatment of temporomandibular joint.
• Dental Implants
• Lost, stolen, or broken appliances
• Splints, nightguards, and other appliances used to indrease vertial dimensions, restore bite, or correct habits such as toungue thrusting or teeth grinding.
• Treatment(s), procedures, equipment, medications, devices, and supplies that are experimental or investigational even when provided by foreign providers.
• Services or supplies not received from a Willamette Dental dentist (except as specifically listed).
• Surgery for fractures, cysts, or tumors.
• Models of teeth and surrounding tissue for purposes of study and treatment planning.
• Services provided by a dentist or denturist that are beyond the scope of his or her license.
• Cosmetic dental services including complications arising out of such services.
• General anesthesia, unless recommended by the referring or attending dentist for a medical condition which requires general anesthesia before services can be performed.
• Recording of jaw movements or positions.
• Services or supplies you receive from a dental or medical department maintained by or on behalf of any employer, or mutual benefit association, labor union, trustee, or similar person or group.
• Services and supplies not specifically listed.