Patient Information

The team at Center for Dental Restorations 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 Center for Dental Restorations at 858-257-0018 or stop by our office.
850 Prospect St Ste 5
La Jolla, CA 92037

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      New Patients

      It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments. Call 858-257-0018 to speak with a team member and you can download the New Patient Form by clicking below.

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      Thank you for trusting us for your dental healthcare.

      Your dental healthcare is very important to us. We are able to take care of you better if we have an updated patient information.

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      For your convenience we have made it easy for you to update your patient information from our website.

      This will allow you to fill them out at your leisure. Please fill them out before your next appointment. If for some reason you experience difficulty with the forms or have any questions regarding any of the information we are requesting, please arrive fifteen minutes early to your appointment and we will be pleased to assist you.

      Please read our office policies before arriving for your appointment: Office Policies.

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      Making An Appointment

      Making an Appointment

      It is easy to make an appointment for your initial examination and dental treatments with Center for Dental Restorations. Simply call 858-257-0018 and one of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you. If you schedule an appointment and feel you need to move or change your appointment, we request you give us at least 48 hours notice so that we can accommodate other patient requests.

      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, 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.

      Initial Examination

      Initial Examination

      Your initial dental exam will take around an hour and a half. The experienced team at Center for Dental Restorations will ask you questions, listen to your health concerns, and give you a comprehensive oral exam that can take around 1.5 hours to 2 hours. 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. Pamela A. MacPherson or Dr. Benjamin Neal will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.

      Pain Concerns

      Pain Management

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

      Dental Insurance

      Dental Insurance

      We accept a variety of insurance providers and endeavor to accommodate our patients' request. Please call our office at 858-257-0018 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.

      Financial Policy

      Financial Policy

      Center for Dental Restorations provides high quality dental care to families throughout the La Jolla 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 Center for Dental Restorations is the solution to all of your oral health needs.