Common Questions

Like choosing any healthcare professional there are several factors, both personally and professionally, that should influence your choice of a dentist. Professionally, you’ll want to ask about their training, experience and the type(s) of dentistry they can perform. And of course, you should ask if they are they members of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association. When dentists work in community with other dentists, it’s an indicator they are a professional and committed to the highest standards of care.

There are many personal factors to consider when choosing a dentist. First is trust. A patient needs to trust his or her dentist, their opinions and professional diagnoses and recommendations (just like any other healthcare provider). Do you enjoy the “feel” and atmosphere of the practice? How are patients treated? Do you value dentists who maintain the best technology? Each practice can serve patients well, but it is a personal choice. To reach one of our member dentists, use our Find a Dentist tool by clicking here.

The IDA serves Indiana’s licensed dentists and their patients. The mission of the IDA is to support dentists, to promote professionalism and to improve oral health.

The IDA offers a list of free and/or low-cost dental care providers among our membership. You may find the list by clicking here.

First, you should make sure you have addressed your issue directly with your dentist. Dentists want to leave their patients smiling, and most disputes are a result of miscommunication, or no communication. Start by talking directly with your dentist. If that does not resolve the issue, you can contact the Indiana Dental Association and initiate a “peer review” process for clinical care issues. This Association program provides other dental professionals to address your issue objectively, with a goal of satisfying all involved. To report a dispute involving your dentist, please read more about our Peer Review process by clicking here.