Detroit Mercy Dental Center Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is the dental specialty that provides care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs and behavior challenges.

CENTER

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

SERVICES PROVIDED: •

Exams and cleanings

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Sealants

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Fillings

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Extractions/orthodontic extraction referrals

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Space maintainers

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Walk-in emergencies

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Laughing gas (sedation with nitrous oxide) is available for anxiety reduction when necessary

CENTER

Corktown Campus 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48208

Call to schedule an appointment: (313) 494-6701 A referral is not necessary

dental.udmercy.edu

HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Phone: (313) 494-6701

dental.udmercy.edu

Welcome to

Center

INSURANCE & FEES: The Office of Patient Financial Services is available to ensure you are aware of the cost and fees of service.

Our clinic accepts most dental insurance plans, including Healthy Kids Dental Please note: We do not participate in HMO dental insurance plans. If you have a HMO plan, you must confirm with the insurance company that you are covered if you receive treatment from an out-ofnetwork provider

WHAT TO EXPECT: At each visit, we will examine your child’s mouth, observe oral and facial development, and look for signs of potential problems should there be any. We will inform you about your child’s tooth development, causes and prevention of oral diseases and appropriate diet and home dental care. We will answer questions you may have on a variety of topics such as diet, teething, thumb sucking, pacifiers, fluoride and more.

You must present complete information about your dental insurance plan at your initial visit and notify Patient Financial Services of any change or loss of coverage You will be responsible for any portion of the fee your dental insurance does not pay

Parent/Gua rdian

Financial assistance is available to qualified patients £ Schedu le visit and establish a home by ch dental ild’s first birt hday. £ Select an appointm ent time w the child is hen alert.

Our clinic treats children ages one through15; it is our priority to ensure both the child and caregiver feel comfortable during the dental visit. Children as young as one-year-old are seen for an infant examination and parents are provided with preventive instruction.

£ Provid e a complet e medical an dental histor d y about the child.

To provide the most excellent care, we ask that while your child is our patient we will be the sole dental home for him/her.

Should you have any questions related to the cost of treatment, please contact us at (313) 494-6701.