7380 South Gartrell Road, Aurora, CO 80016

What to Expect

Before your first appointment.

Please complete your registration and health history forms from home prior to your first appointment, or arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete them in office. 

Please review our consent to treat form, notice of our billing practices, and notice of our privacy practices forms. You will be asked to sign them during your visit.

If you are scheduled for a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) or Orthognathic (jaw surgery) consultation, it is your responsibility to check with your specific insurance plan that you have TMJ or Orthognathic benefits prior to your visit. Medical insurance can show Dr. Dobbs as an in-network provider with your plan but not cover your visit if your plan does not have TMJ or Orthognathic coverage.

Please bring to your appointment

Your ID cards

Drivers license and medical and dental insurance cards

Your Referral

Pertinent records and imaging from your dentist*

Medication Info

A list of medications and dosages you take regularly

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation with Dr. Dobbs taking time to understand your medical history and current needs. Dr. Dobbs will spend time explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Many of our patients have complex medical histories or treatment plans may require an initial evaluation and further work up prior to any surgical procedures. In most cases a second appointment to provide treatment on another day is needed. This also allows for us to maximize the use of your medical and/or dental insurances by obtaining the necessary pre-authorizations. 

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation and procedure visits.

A preoperative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. 

*Imaging

Please contact your referring providers office to have them send a referral, any pertinent medical/dental records and imaging/xrays for your visit to [email protected] and we will upload them to your chart.

For CBCT scans, CT scans or MRI’s please bring a disc or drive with the full scan on it for our review. If additional films are necessary they may be taken at our facility or a prescription for a scan will be given to you to obtain at a local imaging facility. If there is not enough time prior to your visit, please pick them up and bring them to our office for your appointment.

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Insurance Policy

We are in network with the following dental insurance companies:

  • Aetna
    • Aetna Healthfund/Aetna DentalFund
    • Dental EPP
    • Dental PPO/PDN
    • Aetna Dental Direct PPO/PDN
    • Aetna Healthfund/Aetna DentalFund with PPO II Network
    • Affordable Health Choices from Aetna
    • Dental EPP with PPO II Network
    • Dental PPO/PDN with PPO II
    • Dental PPO/PDN with PPO II and Extend
    • Aetna Vial Savings
    • Aetna Pediatric Dental Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
    • Anthem Dental PPO/PPO+
    • Federal Employee Program
    • Basic & Standard Option
    • PPO 100/200/300/Prime/Complete
    • Dental GRID/GRID+
    • Dental Blue
  • Cigna
    • DPPO Advantage Network
  • Delta Dental
    • Premiere
    • PPO
  • Humana
    • PPO
    • Federal Advantage Network
  • MetLife
    • PPO
  • United Healthcare
    • PPO Standard Network – National
    • PPO Discount Plan Network
  • Medicaid-DentaQuest
    • Health First CO State Plan
    • DIDD State Plan
    • DIDD State Waiver
    • CHP+
  • United Concordia and TriCare West
    • Advantage Plus
    • TriCare Dental Plan Dental Network

We are in network with the following medical insurance companies:

We do not accept Medicare Advantage plans.

  • Aetna
    • Aetna Commercial Plans
    • HMO, PPO, EPO, Managed Choice
    • Aetna Whole Health
    • First Group Health
    • Cofinity PPO
    • Administrators
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • PPO
    • HMO
    • Pathway (HMO) and Pathway PPO/EPO
    • Pathway Essentials (HMO)
    • WellChoice
    • High Performance Network (HPN)
    • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • Extended CU Health Plan PPO
    • High Deductible CU Health Plan (PPO)
    • Dr. Dobbs is not in-network with CU Exclusive Plan
  • Cigna
    • Open Access Plus PPO & HMO
  • Humana
    • Choice Care PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
    • Need authorized referral prior to scheduling with Dr. Ryan Dobbs name and Saddle Rock Institute Address on referral
  • TriCare West
    • Need authorized referral prior to scheduling with Dr. Ryan Dobbs name and Saddle Rock Institute Address on referral
  • United Healthcare
    • Choice EPO
    • Choice HMO/Choice +HMO
    • Select EPO Effective
    • Nat Ancill All Other
    • UHC NexusACO RB
    • Choice Plus POS
    • Select HMO/ Select +
    • UHC NexusACO RP
    • UHC Core HMO
    • UHC NexusACO NRB
    • UHC NexusACO NRP
    • UHC NexusACO NR
    • PPO
    • UHC Core EPO
    • UHC NexusACO OAP
    • UHC NexusACO OAP
    • Select Plus POS
    • UHC NexusACO R
    • UHC NexusACO OA
    • UHC Core Choice Plus POS
  • Medicare
    • Standard Medicare Part A & B
      • We do not accept Medicare Advantage Plans
  •  Medicaid
    • We do NOT accept Rocky Mountain Health Plan Medicaid or Denver Health Medicaid
    • Health First CO State Plan
    • DIDD State Plan
    • DIDD State Waiver
    • CHP+
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Colorado Access

Payment Options

  • Cash or Check
  • Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.
  • Financing through PrimaHealth Credit Or CareCredit – both of these are forms of healthcare financing that works like a credit card. The credit lines offer a variety of payment terms with different interest rates and term options for interest-free financing. We would be happy to discuss these finance options with you. 

Please Note

Payment is due at the time of service.

As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance company and track claims. Please keep us informed of any changes to your insurance plan. You are responsible for the fees charged by our office, no matter what your insurance coverage may be. Most insurance companies should respond to the claim within four to six weeks. Any remaining cost is your responsibility.

Cancellations

We require at least 24 hours notice to avoid cancellation fees.

We strive to provide comprehensive and affordable care. Financing options are available through Prima Health and Care Credit. These options will be discussed with our insurance coordinator prior to treatment.

Please call the office at 720-826-8900 so we can triage appropriately.

No, masks are not required.  You are welcome to wear one if you choose to do so.

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