*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
*Cleaning in the absence of gum disease. Exclusions apply. Cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
Panama City's family-owned dental practice, making every new patient visit comfortable and unrushed.
Same-week appointments are available. Schedule your visit today.
★★★★★ 4.9 (193+ Reviews)Quick Summary
Walking into a new dental office for the first time comes with questions that you might not even think to ask until you’re already sitting in the waiting room. We designed the new patient experience to turn an unfamiliar visit into a more comfortable one. Our doctors take time with every patient from the first appointment. There are no rushed consultations or cookie-cutter treatment plans here. Our new patients can expect a thoughtful, personalized experience from the moment they walk through the door, setting the tone for every visit thereafter.
Preparation is simple, and arriving with the right items helps us serve you efficiently from the start. Before your first visit, we will send you a text message with a link to complete your new-patient paperwork online. We no longer use paper forms. We also strongly encourage you to provide your insurance information in advance. This allows our team to verify your benefits and give you a clear picture of your costs before you arrive. Insurance submitted on the spot makes it difficult to confirm your exact co-pay or upfront costs right away.
When you come in, be sure to bring the following:
Having these items ready allows us to spend more time on what actually matters: your care.
We send new patient paperwork by text with a link to complete it online, so there is nothing to fill out by hand when you arrive.
Providing your insurance information in advance lets our team verify your benefits and give you a clear picture of your costs before you arrive.
When you arrive, our front desk team will greet you and get you checked in. From there, your appointment follows three clear steps.
According to the CDC, gum disease affects approximately 42% of U.S. adults, with many showing no obvious symptoms, which is why diagnostic imaging and a thorough exam matter at every first visit.
Financial concerns should never stand between you and good oral health. We accept most PPO insurance plans, and our team handles benefits verification to simplify the process. For patients without insurance or those seeking additional flexibility, we offer financing options including CareCredit and Cherry Financing, as well as an in-house membership plan to keep preventive care accessible year-round.
Our doctors trained at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and bring clinical skills alongside a genuine commitment to knowing each patient. Our practice is also proud to serve Spanish-speaking patients in the Panama City community. Whether you are coming in for a routine checkup or returning after years away from the dentist, we are here to make your first visit a comfortable one.
If you are ready to take the first step toward a healthier smile at a practice that truly gets to know you, reach out through our contact page to schedule your new patient appointment at Marina Pointe Dental today.
