Western Dental Central And Vernon (2024)

FAQs

Why is Western Dental being sued? ›

A class action lawsuit alleged Defendant Western Dental Services charged customers in California unlawful late fees. Western Dental Services has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. A court has not ruled in favor of either party. A final hearing will be held April 9, 2021.

560 Locations

Western Dental and its affiliates operate 560 dental offices in 20 states.

Western Dental & Orthodontics (commonly known as Western Dental) is a chain of dental offices based in Orange, California, United States. It was founded in 1903 in Los Angeles.

Does Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal Cover Braces? Yes. But, not everyone with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal qualifies for these benefits. A patient must first be evaluated to rate the degree of the malocclusion, which is a problem in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together in biting or chewing, such as an overbite or under bite.

The latest disclosure follows recent accusations by state regulators that Western Dental was providing “shoddy, dangerous” medical care to patients and operating a “low-quality dental mill” in which dentists were encouraged to over-treat patients to maximize profits.

The top 3 reasons to sue a dentist for malpractice include issues with extractions, endodontic procedures, and dental implants. In addition, there are other types of dental malpractice that may warrant a lawsuit against a dentist.

Delta Dental

*Starting rates; exact rates vary by location, age and other factors. As the largest dental insurer in the United States, Delta Dental and its 39 independent dental insurance companies offer comprehensive dental coverage in all states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.

Western Dental Services, Inc.

What is the annual revenue of Western Dental? The Western Dental annual revenue was $660 million in 2024.

What is ortho treatment for teeth? ›

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.

Size: Synergy is the nation's biggest dental GPO with over 4,500 members and growing.

Services covered by Medi‑Cal Dental may include:

Fluoride treatments. Emergency services. Tooth removal. Fillings and crowns.

In general, Invisalign may be a better choice if you have mild misalignments to moderately crooked teeth, want a discreet treatment option, or don't want to deal with the discomfort of braces. Braces may be a better choice if you have severe orthodontic issues or want a more affordable treatment option.

Such records may include 1 or more x-rays, molds of the top and bottom teeth, and photographs. The cost for records is $200. After the records have been submitted to Denti-Cal it takes approximately 1 month to receive an authorization or denial of treatment.

Scott Charmoli would use his drill to break his patients' teeth and then charge them for a crown. For years, a Wisconsin dentist intentionally broke his patients' teeth and then charged them for a crown procedure in order to fix the damage he caused, prosecutors said.

The Case School of Dental Medicine is a clinically oriented dental school. It has been ranked consistently high with its affiliated medical school. Admission to Case Dental School has an acceptance rate of 2.1%.

Average dental school debt: $293,900

As of 2022, the average dental school grad carried $293,900 in loans, while the average debt load for a graduate of the Class of 2022 was a slightly lower $286,200, according to the Education Data Initiative.