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Patient Information

The team at Westwood Family Dentistry is committed to providing excellent dental care in a comfortable environment where patients can relax and feel at ease. Here you will find information on what to expect during your first appointment, along with links to patient forms and paperwork.

Contact Us

We are happy to hear from you, answer your questions, and schedule an appointment. Call Westwood Family Dentistry at (619) 487-9850 or stop by our office.
3823 8th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103

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New Patients

It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments. Call (619) 487-9850 to speak with a team member.

At Westwood Family Dentistry, your first appointment includes a thorough exam and gathering any information that our dentist must be aware of in order to provide care specifically for your oral health. We understand that all patients are different and require individualized care.

Our Practice’s Mission:

To fulfill our mission of providing quality dental care to you and your family, we are committed to:

  • Staying up to date with the latest techniques and equipment
  • Ensuring a comfortable, relaxing environment
  • Exceeding your expectations with our professionalism

What Every Patient Can Expect

At our practice, every patient can expect to be treated with prompt service at their specified appointment time. Our patients can also look forward to a comfortable experience. We understand that visiting a new dentist can be stressful, which is why our practice works to actively accommodate all patients and alleviate any fears they may have about a new dentist or dental treatments. Familiarizing yourself with our practice, services, and our dentist is a great first step to creating a long-term and comfortable experience with dentistry.

Our Insurance Policy

We're glad you're here! Our practice is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care for children. Because we specialize in pediatric dentistry, we are able to accept Medi-Cal for our patients who are 18 and under.

We Accept all PPOs

Payment Methods – Check or Cash Accepted
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Westwood Family Dentistry

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Making an Appointment

It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with Westwood Family Dentistry. Simply call (619) 487-9850, and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you. If you schedule an appointment and something comes up, please call and cancel 24 hours in advance so that we can accommodate other patient requests.

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What to Expect

Walk into our lobby where you will be greeted by our friendly team. We will provide you with new patient paperwork that includes a health questionnaire, a request for your insurance information, and contact information. We will also provide you with information to familiarize you with our office and how we handle things like patient privacy.

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Initial Examination

Your initial dental exam will take around one hour. The experienced team at Westwood Family Dentistry will ask you questions, get to know your oral hygiene routine, and listen to your health concerns. We believe in educating patients and empowering them to make good choices to improve their oral health. We will demonstrate how to properly care for your teeth and make additional suggestions as needed. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth, then Dr. Lam will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.

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Pain Concerns

We work to ensure our patients feel comfortable, and that includes minimizing their pain as much as possible. If you are undergoing a dental procedure, Dr. Lam will meet with you to discuss your pain tolerance and create a plan for pain management. Working together, we will treat your dental health problems in a way that minimizes pain and enables you to get back to your life faster.

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Dental Insurance

We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' requests. Please call our office at (619) 487-9850 to see if we are currently working with your insurance provider.

Our pricing structure is designed to ensure that patients are able to receive the high-quality dental care they deserve. If your dental insurance will not cover all of your dental treatments, we will work with you to identify a payment solution. We are health care professionals first and will work with you to make sure you receive the treatment you need.

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Financial Policy

Westwood Family Dentistry provides high-quality dental care to families throughout the San Diego area. We understand that every dental patient has different financial needs. We will work with you to find a solution that enables you to get the dental care you need, with or without insurance. Call our office to ask about our different payment options that may include cash, check, financing, and credit cards. We provide budget-friendly dental care, so call today and learn how Westwood Family Dentistry is the solution to all of your oral health needs.