Western Dental Central And Vernon (2024)

FAQs

Why is Western Dental being sued? ›

A class action lawsuit alleged Defendant Western Dental Services charged customers in California unlawful late fees. Western Dental Services has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. A court has not ruled in favor of either party. A final hearing will be held April 9, 2021.

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to B (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bb+” (Fair) from “bbb” (Good) of Western Dental Services, Inc. (Western Dental) (Orange, CA).

560 Locations

Western Dental and its affiliates operate 560 dental offices in 20 states.

Western Dental & Orthodontics (commonly known as Western Dental) is a chain of dental offices based in Orange, California, United States. It was founded in 1903 in Los Angeles.

After the I-Team reported similar complaints about Western Dental in 1996, the California Department of Corporations accused the HMO of a "consistent disregard for quality of care and patient health" and hit them with a $1.2 million fine.

The top 3 reasons to sue a dentist for malpractice include issues with extractions, endodontic procedures, and dental implants. In addition, there are other types of dental malpractice that may warrant a lawsuit against a dentist.

Delta Dental

*Starting rates; exact rates vary by location, age and other factors. As the largest dental insurer in the United States, Delta Dental and its 39 independent dental insurance companies offer comprehensive dental coverage in all states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories.

Does Medi-Cal or Denti-Cal Cover Braces? Yes. But, not everyone with Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal qualifies for these benefits. A patient must first be evaluated to rate the degree of the malocclusion, which is a problem in the way the upper and lower teeth fit together in biting or chewing, such as an overbite or under bite.

What is the annual revenue of Western Dental? The Western Dental annual revenue was $660 million in 2024.

Is a dental business profitable? ›

According to Dentistry IQ, Practice Financial Group, and GetWeave, the average profit margin for a general dental practice is between 30% to 40% of revenue. It is interesting to note that 30% is the minimum profit margin, while 40% is the maximum profit margin for one-dentist dental practice.

Orthodontics is a dental specialty focused on aligning your bite and straightening your teeth. You might need to see an orthodontist if you have crooked, overlapped, twisted or gapped teeth. Common orthodontic treatments include traditional braces, clear aligners and removable retainers.