Berkeley Parents Network: Dentists who take Healthy Families Insurance

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Dentists who take Healthy Families Insurance

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October 2008

Help! My daughter's dentist of six years, has just announced that she will no longer be accepting Healthy Families insurance. Anyone have a recommendation for a dentist that they like, who will? andrea

August 2008

My daughter is insured through Healthy Families, which has been really great for doctors, but I have struggled to find her a good dentist. I was recently notified that the dentist I had found her has stopped accepting her insurance. Could anyone recommend a dentist that accepts Delta Dental Healthy Families Insurance that they like? Unfortunately for us, this is different from just Delta Dental alone. Thanks. john

My daughter has Healthy Families Delta Dental too. I looked everywhere, had an unpleasant experience with the only dentist I could find in Oakland/ Berkeley and finally found a great practice in San Francisco. Haeberlein, Fred DDS-Pediatric Dentistry - (415) 441-7766 1700 California St #200 San Francisco, CA 94109 All of the docs my daughter have seen there are sweet and wonderful. They sing to her while they work on her teeth! They have seen it all and have so much patience. They let me hold her hand and explain everything really well. The place is clean and nice, lots of toys and a TV in both the outer and inner waiting areas. Its not that bad of a drive if you go right after rush hour, I make my appointments for 11/11:30.( I live in North Berkeley) We often go to the Whole Foods across the street for a treat after her appointment. A Fan of Dr. Haeberlein (August and November, 2008)

Jan 2008

My kids are covered under the Healthy Families Delta Dental program. Does anyone have a recommendation of a dentist that is good with kids and takes Delta Dental through Healthy Families? Thank you. Emily

i take my daughter to dr haberlein's office in sf. i originally looked for a dentist in the east bay since we live in berkeley but i had a disappointing experience with the one healthy families dentist here. dr haberlein is so amazing. we have also seen dr parea who i love. she sings to my daughter while she works on her.! they are very used to dealing with scared kids and do everything to help calm them. the office is very kid friendly with toys and books in the waiting areas. all of the hygienists are sweet and work quickly and as gently as possible. they are at 1700 california at van ness. phone number is 415-441-7766

Sept 2007

We've just been approved for Healthy Families and got the Delta Dental coverage-unfortunately not all Delta Dental Dentists take the Healthy Families Coverage. So, we're looking for a great dentist out there for our son who liked going to see the dentist we had. Do you have any great kids dentists that take Healthy Families Delta Dental? Thanks! Celana

My son sees Dr. Marinella Carter in Oakland, and she's just fine. It's not a fun and games office like some pediatric dentists', but she's good and nice. anon

My daughter has Healthy Families too. I first took her to Dr Laston...the only ped dentist that takes Healthy Families that I could find in Berkeley or Oakland but we did not have a great time there. Now I take her to the city to Dr Fred Haeberlien's office. we see Dr Parea (sp?) She is amazing. She sings to my daughter while she's working on her and stops to help her calm down if she gets scared. They're at 1700 California at Van Ness. A bit of a schlepp but worth it...and not that bad of a commute if you go after rush hour. Their number is 415-441-7766. Take Care Stacia

March 2006

Need feedback from anyone who has had experience with any of the dentists in the Healthy Families program of Delta Dental - none of them are listed as pediatric dentists. Or does anyone have any idea of possible cost (ball-park figure)to pay out-of-pocket for initial dental exam & at least one filling if we go to one of the recommended pediatric dentists. This is for a 4 year old's first visit so we want it to be as easy as possible and certainly not traumatic in any way. Concerned Grandmother

There is a dental clinic in Oakland Children's Hospital which takes Healthy Families Delta Dental patients. They are an awesome group of dentists who make time to treat children through this program. They are kind and really worth going to. The clinic is Clinica Dental at Children's Hospital Oakland and their phone number is (510) 428-3316
Mary

We use a dentist in Berkeley. I don't know if she is still taking new healthy families pt but you can call and find out. My son has seen her for 4 years and we are very happy with how she and her staff deal with kids. Her name is Madaline Ballard. # 510-845-2350 Good luck happy kids

My kids see Dr. Madelyn Ballard (510) 845-2350. I believe she only charged us $75 for our visit before we got our insurance. She is great with kids. Ariel

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