Online Implant Promotion
Impacted Wisdom Teeth Removal
We’ve noticed other dental practitioners in the community offering “lower cost” or “flat-fee” pricing on wisdom teeth. Unfortunately many of these offices do not employ “AAOMS Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons” as part of their “team”. Some of them not even Oral Surgeons at all or specialists in any field of Dentistry. Dr. Katz is Board-Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. When choosing an oral surgeon, make sure that he/she is Board-Certified by the ABOMS.
Furthermore, Dr. Katz utilizes State of the Art, Minimally-Invasive Radiofrequency surgical techniques which leads to quicker recovery and faster healing. What does this mean? Quite simply…No Scalpels or Blades. With Radiowave Surgery (Radiosurgery, Radiofrequency Surgery) there is minimal bleeding, swelling and postoperative pain. Dr. Katz also offers the use of Platelet Rich Fibrin to promote optimal wound healing.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment.
Dental Implants
Dr. Katz will also place dental implants at a reduced cost to patients for those without dental insurance benefits for implants. Normally the cost for a dental implant is in the range of $3000 and above, and many insurance companies do not provide benefits. However, we are finding more and more dental insurance companies are finally waking up and realizing that more often than not, a dental implant is the best option for the patient. Dr. Katz uses only the highest quality implants on the market that are backed by extensive research and are well-documented in the scientific dental literature. The implants Dr. Katz is currently placing are Zimmer Dental , Nobel Biocare, Ritter, BICON, and Straumann. This is the average fee our office is compensated by a dental insurance company for this service. Furthermore, if you need to place multiple implants at a time, Dr. Katz will reduce your cost further. First, a consultation with Dr. Katz is required in order to go over all options with you. To minimize the out-of-pocket expense, our fee for the consultation will be applied towards your future surgery. If you have a current “Panoramic” X-ray, please bring it with you, otherwise we can take a new one for you.
There are many dental practitioners placing dental implants who are not”specialists” in any field of dentistry (i.e. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Orthodontist, Endodontist).Some specialists are not even board-certified in their field. Dr. Ronald Katz is Board-Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee or reduced fee service, examination or treatment.
What does it mean to be Board-Certified?
Education
Dr. Katz has graduated from an accredited dental school and is licensed in the State of Florida. In addition, he has completed an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency program approved by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.
The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is recognized by the American Dental Association as the specialty board for oral and maxillofacial surgery. The Board is responsible for reviewing all applicants for board certification as well as administering the examinations involved in the certification process.
During Dr. Katz‘s oral and maxillofacial surgery residency, he received graduate training in other disciplines such as general surgery, plastic surgery, medicine, anesthesia and pathology. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are trained to treat patients in the hospital, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and in private offices.
Certification
In order to become board certified, an individual must complete an intensive application and examination process. Applicants for board certification in oral and maxillofacial surgery must provide verified written evidence of their educational and training qualifications. In addition, these individuals must provide evidence of their experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Letters of recommendation from board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons attesting to an applicant’s acceptable ethical and moral standing in the profession and community are also required as part of the certification procedure. The applications of all candidates for board certification are reviewed by the Board’s Credentials Committee.
Continued Competence
Finally, Dr. Katz was required to pass both a thorough written qualifying examination and a rigorous oral certifying examination to be certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Diplomates are encouraged to maintain current competence by ongoing continuing education.
Diplomates are recertified in current competency every ten years by a comprehensive written examination.
Continuing professional education is an important tool keeping Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons current on new developments in the field. This is accomplished through national meetings, seminars, lectures, special courses, panels, symposia, and self study. The Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon has demonstrated a commitment to continued professional development. The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery encourages its Diplomates to continue their professional development through various educational experiences.