[bsloan1960]

Don't want to go to corporate types like Aspen, Sage, etc. Seeking an office with a dentist that you LOVE. Thanks!

Yes. I know I can look up who takes my insurance- I'm seeking recommendations.

[Mrprez]

My wife is on FEP Blue and goes to Gary Cardozo, (352) 728-2639.

[Lottoguy]

Family Dentistry Dr. Althos is excellent.

[Sweatman]

We have been very happy with Sumter Landing dental. Mostly cleanings but also 2 successful implants.

[VApeople]

I guess "FEP Blue" refers to Blue Cross Blue Shield from the Federal Government.

We have that insurance and Concordia dental insurance.

We have used Palm Ridge Dental for the last 9 years and have been very pleased.

Our insurance covers about 30% of the cost.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I guess "FEP Blue" refers to Blue Cross Blue Shield from the Federal Government.

We have that insurance and Concordia dental insurance.

We have used Palm Ridge Dental for the last 9 years and have been very pleased.

Our insurance covers about 30% of the cost.

To clarify, FEP Blue offers medical insurance and dental insurance for Federal employees and retirees.

If you just have the medical insurance, the premiums are subsidized by the Federal Government (about 72 percent) and it does include a minimum amount of dental coverage, but not enough to cover your dental bills. My dentist files the claims for this, and the reimbursement comes directly to me, not the dentist. The dentist doesn't actually participate in this insurance.

FEP Blue also offers a dental plan, but none of the premium cost is subsidized by the Federal Government, and you need to find an in-network dentist who will accept the insurance. Personally, I don't recommend having any dental insurance, unless someone else is paying at least part of the premiums.

[eeroger]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Don't want to go to corporate types like Aspen, Sage, etc. Seeking an office with a dentist that you LOVE. Thanks!

Yes. I know I can look up who takes my insurance- I'm seeking recommendations.

Dr Maria Leong is a dentist in Spanish Springs whose team every year does research on the best FEP plan for both her and her patients. You may want to check her out next open season. I have been going to her for over 10 years & have recommended her to many friends/neighbors.

[Lopona]

Gary Cardozo,
(352) 728-2639

[RoseyRed]

Dr Dhanani aligns with my hometown dentist and does not recommend unnecessary procedures like the chain dentist in the area (deep cleanings). You will need to call and ask about the insurance.

Dr. Shireen Dhanani, our women-owned, family-oriented practice has been serving Leesburg and surrounding areas since 2004.

My Dental Touch Wellness Studio
918 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748 · 34 mi
(352) 728-8300

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Don't want to go to corporate types like Aspen, Sage, etc. Seeking an office with a dentist that you LOVE. Thanks!

Yes. I know I can look up who takes my insurance- I'm seeking recommendations.

[JimmyDebbie]

My understanding is that Sumter Dental Care is not taking any new patients.

My husband and I each have Florida Blue. We go to Summerfield Dental on 27/441 across from Walmart. I wasn’t pleased with their office staff initially because they didn’t file claims correctly. But they have changed management and office staff and are much improved. They have a fairly new dentist (Dr Nassif) after the previous one got married and moved away. Recently, I had a filling to come out/broken tooth. They got me in the next morning and Dr. Nassif repaired it. He was very gentle, compassionate and explained everything to me.

[Denbal82]

Avoid 352 Dentist at all costs. Dr Julia German lied to me about my dental health. This place is a scam.

[yporter]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

Don't want to go to corporate types like Aspen, Sage, etc. Seeking an office with a dentist that you LOVE. Thanks!

Yes. I know I can look up who takes my insurance- I'm seeking recommendations.

I have been very happy with Dr Rozensky at Laurel Manor Dental (352) 430-1710. A friend recommended him several years ago, and I really like both his office staff (friendly *and* competent!) and Dr Rozensky himself. He is very thorough, explains everything in detail, gives clear options and consequences, but if you are not interested in offered services then they do not push or upsell. I don't know what insurances they take, but their process for my particular insurance is that I pay full, they submit to my insurance and have them send me the reimbursement check directly (my dental insurance never covers everything).

[BlueStarAirlines]

We found the FEP Blue dental portion of the insurance next to worthless with very little coverage. We bought the dental supplement this year (Concordia) and now have much better coverage and don't even bother using the FEP Blue for dental visits. The additional cost for Concordia almost pays for the amount we had to pay from FEP Blue's poor dental coverage.

[BlueStarAirlines]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

FEP Blue also offers a dental plan, but none of the premium cost is subsidized by the Federal Government, and you need to find an in-network dentist who will accept the insurance. Personally, I don't recommend having any dental insurance, unless someone else is paying at least part of the premiums.

FEP Blue's dental as well as the other dental insurance (Concordia, etc.) is taken by the majority of dental offices in and around TV. Its harder to find someone that doesn't accept dental insurance.

The cost for the dental insurance is minimal and is easily offset by the out of pocket portion one would pay if one used just the FEP Blue.

[JWinATL]

I don’t have dental insurance. I have a discount plan. My dentist in Atlanta told me at my age, the cost/benefit was better with the discount.

That said, I see Dr. Kelly at Grand Traverse Dental. She is fair and not an alarmist.