Dentist Accepting New Patients in North Raleigh
New Patients
Everything you need to request an appointment, complete your forms, understand our insurance approach, and feel prepared for your first visit with Dr. Scanlan.
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A Personal Dental Home for Every Stage of Life
Choosing a dentist means choosing the people who will help you understand changes, make decisions, and protect your health over time. Scanlan Family Dentistry welcomes children, adults, seniors, and related family members to one independently owned North Raleigh practice.
From your first call through the discussion with Dr. Scanlan, our goal is to keep each step organized, unhurried, and clear. We reserve time for the visit you actually need, explain financial expectations before treatment, and answer questions without pressuring you into care.
Choose Where to Start
Each page answers a different part of becoming a patient, from appointment planning and forms to insurance and independent second opinions.
New Patient Visits
See how required X-rays, cleaning eligibility, a comprehensive exam, and a clear findings discussion create your starting record.
Explore New Patient Visits →Scheduling and Appointments
Understand appointment requests, confirmation, family coordination, reserved time, urgent calls, and current policies.
Explore Scheduling and Appointments →Patient Forms
Download the current adult and child registration forms, financial policies, HIPAA notice, transfer authorization, and retention guide.
Explore Patient Forms →Insurance and Finances
Learn how our independent out-of-network practice reviews benefits, estimates patient portions, files claims, and handles payments.
Explore Insurance and Finances →Dental Second Opinions
Request an independent evaluation when you want greater clarity about a diagnosis, extensive plan, or possible treatment options.
Explore Dental Second Opinions →Your New-Patient Journey
You do not need to know the correct procedure before contacting us. Tell the care team what you need help with, and we will guide the next step.
1) Contact the Care Team
Call, email, or submit the form with your contact information and a brief description of the visit you need.
2) Reserve the Right Appointment
The team confirms the visit type, timing, forms, records, and any preparation instructions.
3) Complete Forms and Records
Use the current PDF forms and arrange transfer of useful recent X-rays when requested.
4) Begin with Diagnostic Information
Routine comprehensive visits start with required current X-rays before cleaning and examination.
5) Meet Dr. Scanlan and Make a Plan
Review the findings, ask questions, and decide on prevention, monitoring, treatment, or specialist coordination.
What to Bring
The care team will explain anything additional that applies to your appointment.
Completed Patient Forms
Bring the adult or child registration form requested for the person receiving care.
Medication and Health Information
Provide current medications, allergies, health conditions, and any required premedication information.
Identification and Insurance Details
Bring identification and current insurance information when you want us to review benefits and file a claim.
Requested Dental Records
Arrange transfer of recent diagnostic images and other records when our team says they may be useful.
One Familiar North Raleigh Practice
Our office is located at 11420 Falls of Neuse Road with dedicated patient parking, ADA-compliant van-accessible parking, a step-free entrance, and a single-floor layout. Explore the office photographs and amenities before your appointment.
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New-Patient Questions
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Scanlan Family Dentistry is accepting new patients for routine, urgent, family, restorative, and other appropriate dental care.
How do I request my first appointment?
Call or text (919) 977-1870, email info@scanlanfamilydentistry.com, or submit the website request form. The visit is confirmed after the care team contacts you.
What happens at a typical first visit?
Most routine new patients begin with required diagnostic X-rays, followed by a cleaning when appropriate, and a comprehensive examination with Dr. Scanlan. Read the complete first-visit guide.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with many private dental plans as an out-of-network provider and generally file claims as a courtesy. Benefits and payments remain subject to the terms of the individual plan. Read how fee-for-service dentistry works.
Where can I find the current forms?
The Patient Forms page links directly to the current adult and child registration forms, financial policies, HIPAA notice, records-transfer authorization, and retention guide.
What if I need urgent dental care?
Call the office promptly. New patients with urgent concerns are offered an appropriate appointment within two business days whenever possible. Do not rely on a general web form for urgent help. Review our emergency dental care guidance.
Let’s Plan Your Visit
Tell us a little about the visit you need. Our care team will answer your questions and help you schedule with Dr. Scanlan. If a tooth is hurting or your concern is urgent, please call the office.