Advanced Endodontic Group

The site lists four endodontists at Advanced Endodontic Group, each with a profile page: Dr. Ingrid Epelman-Dorra, Dr. Lauren Mitchell, Dr. Denise Dorra and Dr. Bianca Magallanes. Dr. Ingrid Epelman-Dorra is described as the senior endodontist and the founder of the practice, and as having worked in endodontic practice for over 25 years. Her profile states she received her degree as an Endodontic Specialist in 1996 from the School of Dentistry of Buenos Aires University, and a second degree in Endodontics in 2009 from the NSU College of Dental Medicine, and that her practice has been centred on endodontics since. Alongside private practice she has taught and lectured to students and dentists and is a lecturer to postgraduate dentistry students at Nova Southeastern University. She has published scientific articles and clinical cases in national and international journals, on subjects including the use of stem cells for endodontic treatments and sealing materials for root canal treatment. Her listed memberships are the American Endodontic Association, the Florida Endodontic Association, the American Dentistry Association and the Alpha Omega Dental Center. She speaks fluent English and Spanish. The practice describes itself as specializing exclusively in endodontic treatments. The site also displays Google review figures: 4.9 from 60 reviews for the Bay Harbor Islands office and 4.3 from 164 reviews for Miami Lakes, 224 reviews in total. The site does not publish licence numbers, the credentials of the other three endodontists on the pages read, or which doctor is available on which day; those questions have to go to the office by phone.

Advanced Endodontic Group is an endodontic specialist practice in South Florida whose site states it specializes exclusively in endodontic treatments. The services listed are root canal treatment, endodontic surgery, endodontic retreatment, pediatrics endodontic, tooth fissures, traumatic injuries and differential diagnosis. Root canal treatment is described as a procedure performed to prevent extracting a natural tooth, in which the inside of the tooth is cleaned thoroughly and sealed with a biocompatible filling material. Endodontic surgery is described as being performed when a root canal treatment alone is not enough to save the tooth: a small incision is made in the gum and the area is cleaned and sealed with biocompatible materials. Endodontic retreatment applies when a tooth does not heal or becomes reinfected after a previous treatment, in which case the old filling material is removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and it is sealed again. Pediatrics endodontic covers children whose tooth roots are still developing, through procedures the site names as apexogenesis and apexification. Tooth fissures and traumatic injuries are handled as early evaluation of a cracked or damaged tooth, and differential diagnosis is offered where an initial diagnosis is complex or doubtful. A separate page covers laser-assisted root canal treatment. The practice does not list general dentistry, cleanings, crowns or implants among its services; the site states that once the endodontic treatment is finished the patient returns to their own dentist to finish restoring the tooth. To ask about any of these services, book an appointment or get a quote, a person can phone either office or use the online appointment form. No prices, rates or fees are published for any treatment.

Advanced Endodontic Group has two office locations, both in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Bay Harbor Islands office is located at 1045 Kane Concourse, Suite 204, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154; its phone is (305) 916-6061, with a second number (305) 928-6893 listed on the insurance page. The Miami Lakes office address is 7975 NW 154th St., Suite 250, Miami Lakes, FL 33016; its phone is (305) 615-6300, with a second number (305) 330-9902. The published email address is info@advancedendodonticgroup.com. The site does not publish office hours for either location: there are no opening times, closing times or days of the week anywhere on the pages read, so a caller who needs to know when an office is open has to phone and ask. To book or schedule an appointment there is an online appointment form that asks for name, e-mail, phone, time availability, treatment required, whether this is a first visit, and observations; appointments can also be arranged by phone with either office. Both office numbers appear on the site under the line asking whether the visitor has an emergency, and the first visit page states that if a patient is in pain or has an emergency the practice will do its best to see them the same day. Beyond the two addresses, the site carries area pages for root canal treatment in Miami, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Surfside, Hialeah, Doral, Miramar and Pembroke Pines, indicating the areas served from the two offices. The site does not say which doctor works at which location, and says nothing about parking.

Lists Aventura, Coral Gables, Doral, Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, and Miramar as a location. Names Bay, Florida, and Illinois as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Advanced Endodontic Group publishes no prices: there is no price list, no rates, no fees and no dollar figure for any treatment anywhere on the site. What the cost page does say is that the practice provides a clear cost estimate before any treatment begins, and that the endodontist gives an exact quote after evaluating the specific case. The page explains what affects the cost of a root canal: which tooth needs treatment (front teeth have a single canal and are the most straightforward, premolars typically one or two, molars three to four canals and the most complex and expensive), the severity of the infection, whether retreatment of a previously treated tooth is needed, whether advanced CBCT imaging is required, and whether laser-assisted technology is used. On insurance, the site says the practice works with a wide variety of medical and dental insurances and lists Aetna, Ameritas, Argus Dental and Vision, Assurant Employee Benefits, Cigna, Delta Dental, DeltaCare, Dental Networks of America, Dentaquest, Guardian, Healthscope, Lincoln Financial Group, MCNA, Metlife, Northern Illinois Health Plan, Principal, Safe Guard HMO, International Insurance (American Express), United Concordia and United Healthcare. The site does not state that the practice is in network with any of these plans, and it recommends contacting the insurance company to clarify benefits before treatment starts; administrative staff will help determine coverage. Accepted payment methods are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, Care Credit, Lending Club Patient Solutions, PayPal and cryptocurrencies. Payment is due at the time services are provided unless other arrangements were made in advance. The site says pricing plans are offered for self-pay patients and that financial consultations are available in the office, by telephone or by e-mail.

Advanced Endodontic Group takes patients who contact it directly and also takes referrals from general dentists. A patient can book an appointment themselves through the online appointment form, which asks whether it is a first visit, or by phoning either office; a referral is not stated to be required. Separately, the site has a referring dentist section with a form on which a dentist submits their own name, e-mail and phone, the patient's name, e-mail and phone, the tooth to be treated, medical background and notes. The site states the practice keeps communication with the dentists who refer patients, that after the endodontic treatment the referring dentist receives a detailed and complete report of the procedure, and that the patient then returns to their own dentist to have the tooth restored. On the first visit, administrative staff give the patient forms to complete with their medical record; the forms can also be downloaded from the site beforehand and emailed in. Blood pressure is taken and a digital x-ray of the tooth is made. The endodontist listens to the reasons for the visit and the symptoms, examines the patient clinically and reaches a diagnosis, and may recommend a 3D x-ray (CBCT) to help diagnose and evaluate the treatment. All patients under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The site asks patients to bring the completed forms, a dental insurance card if they have dental insurance, the reference card and previous x-rays if a dentist referred them, and a list of the medicines they are currently taking.

Advanced Endodontic Group publishes a technology page describing the equipment used at its offices. The practice is equipped with the Fotona LightWalker, a dual-wavelength dental laser combining Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths in one system, used with what the page calls SWEEPS (Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming) and SSP (Super Short Pulse) technologies to stream irrigating solution into lateral canals and dentinal tubules during root canal treatment. The page states the practice will recommend laser-assisted treatment where it offers an advantage for a particular case, and names complex canal anatomy, retreatment cases and persistent infection as situations where it is especially useful; whether laser is used in any individual case is a decision for the endodontist at the appointment. All root canal treatment procedures are performed under a surgical microscope, which the site says gives magnified vision and better illumination of the operative field. Digital x-rays are taken before and after treatment using digital sensors, with images available instantly; the page states the radiation is approximately 90 percent lower than with traditional x-rays. CBCT digital x-rays provide three-dimensional images of the tooth and surrounding tissues for diagnosis, treatment planning and surgical predictability. An endodontic apex locator is used to measure root length electronically, and ultrasonic instrumentation is also listed. No prices, fees or extra cost figures are published for laser-assisted treatment, CBCT imaging or any other technology; the office gives an estimate after evaluating the case, and questions about services, cost or booking an appointment go to either office by phone.