Patient Information
The team at Great Smiles Dental is committed to providing excellent dental care in a comfortable environment where patients can relax and feel at ease. Here you will find information on what to expect during your first appointment.
Contact Us
We are happy to hear from you, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment. Call Great Smiles Dental at 209-222-3636 or stop by our office.
3219 McHenry Ave Ste E
Modesto, CA 95350
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New Patients
It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments. Call 209-222-3636 to speak with a team member.
NOTICE TO PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS
Minors who are not accompanied by their parent/s or legal guardian must present a written consent letter signed, and authorizing the companion to bring the patient.
NOTE: THE COMPANION MUST BE OF LEGAL AGE.
The letter must include the following:
1. The complete name of companion
2. Validity of the consent letter (indicate if only for appointment date or multiple visits)
3. Attached copy of patent/s or legal guardian’s valid government issued ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
4. Signature with date
The companion must bring the following:
1. Written consent letter with signature of parent or legal guardian
2. Valid government issued ID with photo (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
Payment Methods – Sunbit, Check, or Cash Accepted
Welcome to
Great Smiles Dental
Making an Appointment
It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with Great Smiles Dental. Simply call 209-222-3636 and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you. If you schedule an appointment and something comes up, please call and cancel 24 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patient requests.
What to Expect
Walk into our lobby where you will be greeted by our friendly team. We will provide you with new patient paperwork that includes a health questionnaire, request for your insurance information and contact information. We will also provide you with information to familiarize you with our office and how we handle things like patient privacy.
Initial Examination
Your initial dental exam will take around one hour. The experienced team at Great Smiles Dental will ask you questions, get to know your oral hygiene routine, and listen to your health concerns. We believe in educating patients and empowering them to make good choices to improve their oral health. We will demonstrate how to properly care for your teeth and make additional suggestions as needed. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth then Dr. Rutner will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.
Pain Concerns
We work to ensure our patients feel comfortable, and that includes minimizing their pain as much as possible. If you are undergoing a dental procedure, Dr. Rutner will meet with you to discuss your pain tolerance and create a plan for pain management. Working together, we will treat your dental health problems in a way that minimizes pain and enables you to get back to your life faster.
Dental Insurance
We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' request. Please call our office at 209-222-3636 to see if we are currently working with your insurance provider.
Our pricing structure is designed to ensure that patients are able to receive the high quality dental care they deserve. If your dental insurance will not cover all of your dental treatments, we will work with you to identify a payment solution. We are health care professionals first and will work with you to make sure you receive the treatment you need.
Financial Policy
Great Smiles Dental provides high quality dental care to families throughout the Modesto area. We understand that every dental patient has different financial needs. We will work with you to find a solution that enables you to get the dental care you need, with or without insurance. Call our office to ask about our different payment options that may include cash, check, financing, and credit cards. We provide budget friendly dental care so call today and learn how Great Smiles Dental is the solution to all of your oral health needs.