Know what to expect before you arrive
It’s okay if it has been a while. Here is how a first visit works, how payment and insurance work at a fee-for-service office, and where to find your forms, all in one place.
4.9 on Google from 161 patient reviews · Practicing in Saratoga Springs since 1997
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Your First Visit
What happens from check-in to your written plan, and how long it takes.
See what to expectInsurance and Payment
How fee-for-service works, how insurance reimbursement works, and your financing options.
Understand your costsNew Patient Forms
Fill out your paperwork online before your visit so check-in takes a few minutes.
Open the formsTooth Pain or Emergency
When to call today, what to do at home, and when to go to the ER.
Get urgent guidanceMeet Dr. Dennis
Dr. Richard L. Dennis, DMD, MAGD, has practiced in Saratoga Springs since 1997.
Meet the doctorCommon Questions
Quick answers about fee-for-service care, sedation, implants, and scheduling.
Read the FAQsAn unhurried start, step by step
Book online or call
Choose a time online, or call the New Patient Line at (518) 712-6492 and we will find one with you.
Complete your forms
Use the online new patient forms before you arrive, and bring your ID, any dental insurance card, and a list of your medications.
Your exam with Dr. Dennis
A complete exam and digital X-rays, with time to talk about your goals and any concerns. Plan for about 60 to 90 minutes.
Your options, explained
If you need treatment, you get your options in plain language, with a written estimate before anything begins.
Why patients say they feel heard
“The entire appointment was neither rushed nor did it feel like I was just another customer. Dr Dennis was just as kind and professional, he made his assessment and offered me choices.”
“Dr. Dennis and the medical team are not only highly professional but also take the time to explain everything clearly and answer all questions without making you feel rushed.”
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6 Carpenter Lane
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Office hours
Monday to Wednesday: 8am to 5pm
Thursday: 9am to 3pm
Friday to Sunday: closed
Call us
New patients: (518) 712-6492
Office: (518) 584-5060
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Book online in a few minutes, or call the New Patient Line and we will walk you through your first visit.