A Full Service General Dentistry Practice
Tualatin Dental Care, PC is a full-service general dentistry practice. We are also a preferred provider for many insurance companies. Doctors Samani and Fischer are general dentists with over 50 years of experience between them.
Our doctors maintain high-level clinical competence through ongoing continuing education. We operate a very modern, up-to-date facility. We utilize digital x-rays, intraoral cameras, laser cavity detection, CEREC, one appointment porcelain crowns, Sapphire light for oral cancer screening, electronic billing, e-mail or text appointment confirmation and more.
Now, that’s all well and good. For us, it assists in being more efficient, but we’re not just about modern equipment and technology. Nor are we impressed by superlatives … You know, the ads offering “the best” or “the highest” levels of care. What do those ads really mean? And how does that practice, much less the patient, quantify those lofty claims? We certainly don’t know. What we do know is that Tualatin Dental Care, PC does provide solid, high level, clinically competent dentistry that will last you a long time.
An Experienced, Caring and Competent Staff
Leah and Colleen, our caring, trusted dental hygienists, have 38 years of experience combined. They are technically competent and can provide you with a simple routine cleaning or complex gum disease while maintaining the highest level of comfort for each person.
Tualatin Dental Care is proud of our exceptionally professional and qualified Business Office. Shawne, Cheryl and Kerri are more than willing to assist you in understanding your insurance, pre-treatment estimates, financing options, scheduling and filing your claims. We pride ourselves on accurate billing and claims management, minimizing confusion and frustration for you.
We’re thorough and detail oriented. For example, we x-ray every crown before we place it to insure proper fit. We stand behind our work and warranty our crowns for 5 years. Our hygienists Leah and Colleen are experienced with 38 years between them. They are technically competent and can provide you with a simple routine cleaning or complex periodontal care and do it comfortably.
Our dental assistants Espe and Laura are our “right arms”. They work diligently to insure that we’re always on time, that your appointment goes smoothly, comfortably and answer any questions you may have. Beyond the clinicians, we have an exceptionally professional and qualified business office.
In the end, though, what’s most important is that we all love what we do. We enjoy our work and our patients. We cheerfully work together in a professional, yet friendly setting… we have fun serving you. No, Tualatin Dental Care isn’t for everyone, but we believe we’re for most of you and invite you to our practice.
The Latest Dental Care Techniques
Tualatin Dental Care is equipped with state-of-the-art general dentistry equipment providing our team with the tools and information required to help you make the best decisions for your dental health. These valuable tools help detect any problems at their earliest appearance, saving you time and money in the long run and helping us determine the best preventative, cosmetic or restorative treatments available to serve your needs. The advanced technologies we use in our office include:
- Digital x-rays
- Intraoral cameras
- Laser cavity detection
- CEREC machine that allows us to do porcelain crowns in one appointment for most cases
- Advanced oral cancer screening
- Electronic billing
- E-mail or text appointment confirmation
These sophisticated techniques help us provide the best treatments for your dental needs.
Our Commitment to Community Involvement
At Tualatin Dental Care, we believe in community involvement. We’ve contributed to programs benefiting the football team, baseball team, and cheerleading squad at Tualatin High School. Our contributions also include Teeth Whitening Coupons for school auctions, a booth at the Tualatin Crawfish Festival, and donations to the Tualatin Elementary School Outdoor Program.
We’ve done free dental treatment for Dental Access Program, volunteered multiple years for Christina’s Smile and provide dentistry for low-income children. Our continued community involvements keep us more in touch with our patients’ lives; we truly enjoy having a consistent role in our local community. We also do donation treatment for Save a Survivor’s Smile.
We enjoy our work and our patients, cheerfully working together in a professional, yet friendly setting. We believe that Tualatin Dental Care can serve your needs, and we invite you to our practice!
For Your Comfort and Safety
At Tualatin Dental Care, we understand that our patients may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. There are many ways that we can increase your comfort level during your appointment:
NuCalm – New technology that creates a deep relaxation without using narcotics or controlled substances, it is a natural relaxation therapy.
Headphones – Enjoy listening to music, feel free to bring your own ipod as well.
Neck Pillows – Support your head and neck with a comfortable pillow, decreasing tension and promoting relaxation.
Nitrous Oxide – Also known as “laughing gas,” nitrous oxide is inhaled through a small nosepiece that is placed over the nose throughout treatment. Patients are fully awake, and can respond to verbal commands and questions.
Light Oral Sedation – Pre-operative prescriptions for oral medications that cause light sedation are available. Patients are fully awake for the procedures, but the oral sedation medication provides increased comfort and reduces anxiety.
Infection Control
Infection control is one of our highest priorities. We use the same infection control procedures for every patient throughout our office. Safeguards include, but are not limited to:
- Wearing gloves and masks throughout patient treatment
- Sterilizing and disinfecting dental instruments after each use
- Cleaning/disinfecting surfaces and equipment in the treatment room
- Disposing of needles and other sharp items in special containers
- Proper disposal of waste items and contaminated materials
- Monitoring and testing to guarantee sterility
Payment, Insurance, Billing and Financing Options
We currently network with the following insurance companies:
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Assurant
- Cigna Radius
- Fortis
- Guardian
- Lincoln
- Metlife
- ODS Premier
- Pacific Source
- Principal
- Regence
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Standard
- United Concordia
We can bill any dental insurance even though we may not be in their network.
Tualatin Dental Care makes every effort to assist you with understanding your insurance coverage, pre-treatment estimates, financing options and filing claims.
We encourage patients to contact us with specific insurance questions at 503-885-8899 x104 and ask for Cheryl (cheryl@tualatindentalcare.com).
For your convenience, we accept American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa. We offer CareCredit, which is a healthcare credit card that allows patients to pay up to six months same as cash (upon approval). We also have an In-house Dental Plan that is affordable and convenient. We offer cash and senior discounts, as well as our own financing. Feel free to contact us for details.
Please remember you are fully responsible for all fees charged by this office regardless of your insurance coverage. Any costs not covered by insurance will be your responsibility.
Facilities and Equipment
At Tualatin Dental Care, we operate a modern, up-to-date facility to help us ensure the best dental care for your needs.
Digital X-Rays
Digital x-rays help you to be more informed about your own dental health. Digital x-rays greatly limit radiation exposure, enhancing your safety significantly over traditional dental x-rays. Allows us to instantly transmit images to a computer screen, where Dr. Fischer or Dr. Samani will review them with you. You can see any problems for yourself while evaluating your treatment options together.
Intraoral Cameras
The intraoral camera is a revolutionary diagnostic dental tool that allows us to more easily identify potential problems early on. The tiny intraoral camera takes pictures of your teeth and displays the images on a computer screen.
Using the intraoral camera saves time and makes problems easily visible to both patient and doctor, allowing you both to view the areas needing treatment. It is also a huge tool in dealing with insurance companies.