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By Ryan Bramlett
Making the move from one part of the country to the Los Angeles area can be stressful and complicated. Making lots of lists is useful. One of your lists should include the professional services you are going to need including doctors, dentists, attorneys, and accountants. If you are someone who believes doctors and dentists should be partners in your family's healthcare, it is especially important to find A Westwood Dentist that shares the same philosophy. Once you know you're moving you can ask your current dentist to give you some recommendations. If you have a good working relationship with this person, she might be able to match you with someone she believes will be compatible. Going online to get information and reviews of area dentists is another possibility. Once you arrive, your new co-workers and neighbors can probably make suggestions. Once you have narrowed down a couple of possibilities, you should get more specific information. You might want to know which school the individual attended, what certifications he has, and if there have been any complaints lodged against him. You will also need to find out exactly what services he provides. If you've got dental insurance, you should ask whether or not you are in the dentist's network. When you think you, or someone in your family is going to need treatments for an oral issue, it would be a good idea to see if the practice offers any kind of payment plans. People who rely on Medicaid and state funded children's health programs are more limited in their choices. Not all dentists accept these patients. You should not make an appointment until you know it will be honored. People do have dental emergencies. Before you need treatment outside regular hours, you need to know what to expect and what the dentist's policy is regarding emergencies. Most dentists have made arrangements with other professionals to cover for them when an emergency occurs and they are unavailable. While you are sitting in the waiting room, you should look around to see if the furnishings are in good condition and dusted, floors free of debris, and magazines neatly stacked. Examining rooms, and the equipment in them, should be spotless. Hygienists and assistants need to be wearing protective gloves and masks, if appropriate. Everyone on the staff should be treat you with courtesy and respect. When you or a family member have special needs, you must be especially careful with choosing a medical professional. You should let the office know about your situation beforehand so they can prepare, giving you extra appointment time if necessary. You also need to know if the office has experience in handling special needs clients. It's not easy to move from one place to another. If you move very far, you have to find a whole new set of service providers. Doctors and dentists, especially have to meet the needs and share the same values as you and your family members.
