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HELLO FROM Dr.'s K. MICHAEL MURPHY, ALEX WELZEL, DAWN MERGUERIAN, KEVIN LI AND TEAM
THIS MONTH *Home Whitening Special--$195 (Normally $390) *Refer a Friend--Save $100 on your dental treatment! *$100 off IV sedation fees!
Dr. Alexandra Welzel will again be participating in 100 Mile Ride for the Feast on May 15th. This bike ride benefits The Moveable Feast organization which provides meals for citizens affected by HIV, Breast Cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Our office will be partnering with Dr. Welzel in her efforts to raise money for this great cause. If you wish to lend Dr. Welzel your support, your 100% tax-deductible contribution may be made in our office or at her link:
SUMMER POSTCARD CONTEST Begins Memorial Day. Send as many postcards as you like from your summer trip whether it's around the world or around the corner. Two winners: one from the farthest destination and one random. The prize is a crab feast!
BALTIMORE MAGAZINE Check out the April 2010 issue of the magazine! Dr. Murphy voted one of the top prosthodontists! Congrats Dr. M! http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/article.asp?t=1&m=1&c=30&s=482&ai=93633
WE NOW OFFER CLEAR CORRECT & INVISALIGN! Looking for an alternative to braces? Clear orthodontic retainers are the clear, simple choice. No wires, no brackets. Just clear convenient comfort—every reason to smile. Find out more information at www.clearcorrect.com or www.invisalign.com or call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Dawn Merguerian for Clear Correct or Dr. Alex Welzel for Invisalign.
HELPING THOSE IN NEED To promote awareness of NATIONAL PROSTHODONTICS AWARENESS WEEK, www.prosthodontics.org Drs. Murphy and Welzel recently donated extensive dental services to two patients. One patient is a resident at the Susanna Wesley House www.susannawesley.org and the other patient suffers with a chronic disability and is without dental insurance. Dr. Welzel participated in Dental Access Day of the University of Maryland Dental School on Friday, April 30th. The volunteer dentists provide much needed dental care to homeless men and women in the community. We are proud of our commitment to continually give back to our fellow citizens.
RIDE FOR THE FEAST
For more information on The Moveable Feast please visit www.mfeast.org
OVER THE EDGE FOR RECOVERY
Dr. Dawn Meguerian is Jumping over the EDGE at Silo Point! Oh NO!
She is risking life and limb for the Baltimore City’s Gaudenzia’s Women & Children’s Center on Sept. 15th. Please help our community by making a donation at:
https://overtheedge.dojiggy.com/pledge/index.cfm?585F2208007C7367721601637D740F15044155284C0A050A0771010C=
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
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Understanding Dental Insurance
Most insurance plans are a gamble. Life, automobile, homeowners\', and disability insurance provide large payoffs on chance claims for comparatively small premiums or bets. Dental insurance is different. People use their dental insurance. Many people see their dentist at least twice a year. People get cavities and need fillings. Dental work requires periodic replacement. Think of dental insurance as a gamble with low odds and rules that benefit the house.
Whenever discussing dental insurance it is important to understand some of the lingo. Dental insurance breaks dental treatment down into four main categories: diagnostic, basic, major and non-covered services. Diagnostic services are best exemplified by the average dental check up. Cleanings, radiographs (x-rays), and examinations fall into this category. Basic services include most single visit fillings, root canal treatment, extractions, gum treatments and denture repairs. Major services include crowns, tooth replacement procedures, and some types of fillings.
Each employer decides what treatment will be covered based on a menu of options provided by the insurance company. These options are called riders. Riders may include treatments such as dental implants, more frequent checkups, dentures, bridgework, and tooth colored fillings for back teeth (silver fillings are considered standard).
Some options may call for insurance to cover the cost of the Least Expensive Acceptable ...