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Saltman Implantology & Oral Surgery:
Free consultation* (fee is credited towards surgery)
Plenty of time to personally connect and fully educate
Judicious 2D or 3D x-rays (cone beam CT scan)
Only order and bill for x-rays that are needed for safety
One Fee for sedation
You are not penalized if your surgery takes longer
Exparel for opioid-free, comfortable recovery
Reasonable fee only to cover cost
One fee for impacted wisdom teeth extraction or coronectomy
No changes. No surprises.
Bottom line:
A reasonable quote that won't change on you.
Honest and simple to understand fees.
The most personalized care and experience!
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"One Fee" principle
A typical oral surgery office experience:
Fee for Consultation
Rushed, impersonal, minimal information provided
Fee for 2D or 3D x-rays
May always take more costly x-rays that aren't needed
Or won't honor existing x-rays from other docs
Fee for every 15 minutes of sedation (scales over time)
Bill you for each 15 minutes of sedation
Estimated fee could double if surgery takes longer
If Exparel (5-day numbing injection) is offered, very costly
Some offices charge over $1500 for your comfort
Complicated fee structures for impacted wisdom teeth
Which can change from your quote
Bottom line:
High cost just to have a consultation and get a quote.
Complicated, confusing, and inaccurate quotes.
Unpredictable cost for impersonal care.
The "One Fee" Principle
Pioneered by Saltman Implantology & Oral Surgery
This principle was invented by Dr. Zach Saltman to address a lack of transparency in the local oral surgery and dental community of Washington, DC. While it was designed for implant treatments, it also applies to anesthesia billing for wisdom teeth sedation.
Below is an illustration of the typical oral surgery office experience vs the "One Fee" Principle:
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