Scott R. Browning DDS
We sincerely appreciate the trust you have shown by selecting us to help you with your dental needs. You are very important.
Scott R. Browning DDS
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"B Franklin
Our Mission
To help you keep all your teeth all your life in optimal health, comfort, function, and esthetics.
- As cost effective as possible
- With as little stress for you as possible
Our Doctor
- Received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
- Graduated eighth in a class of 100
- Received the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award as Outstanding Student upon graduation
- Is a member of the American Dental Association, Louisiana Dental Association, Sixth District Dental Association and Continuing Dental education of East Baton Rouge
- as an active member of the above professional organizations has been elected to numerous offices
- Is a member of the C. Edmond Kells Dental Honor society
- Is a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Dental Honor society
- was a key person in establishing the dental program for the Dixon Correctional Institute
- Serves on the Board of commissioners for the Central Fire department
- Is a founding member of the Central Area Business Association, currently the Chamber of commerce. And has served as a long-time board member and president.
- Attends St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary
Our Team
Our highly trained staff uses the most modern techniques and equipment in order to make your treatment comfortable and beautifully natural. We strive to make your visits comfortable and pleasant experiences while providing the highest quality modern treatment possible.
Preventative Services
Plaque is a bacterial laden film that accumulates on and around teeth and causes gum disease and tooth decay. The removal of plaque through effective home care will help prevent dental problems
Unfortunately, some people have accepted the idea that they will inevitably lose their teeth as they grow older and consequently, they fail to make efforts to save them. The child who only sees a dentist when he has a toothache will lose eight times more permanent teeth than a child who receives regular care.
Periodic examinations, dental cleanings with fluoride application, fluoride supplements in childhood, sealants, and proper home care are the foundation upon which dental health is built.
Restorative Services
Dentistry is ever evolving. Our restorative services range from tooth-colored restorations, crowns, implant supported crowns, bridges, and dentures to dental prosthetics.
Thanks to State-of-the-art CEREC technology you can have a crown or even veneers installed usually in a single visit. CEREC uses a CAD-Cam system (Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture) This eliminates impressions as well as the use of temporary crowns.
Implant Services
Implant Dentistry is Revolutionizing patient comfort and aesthetics. Our office creates implant supported crowns and bridges. Though through the use of implant retained dentures we are able to create the comfort and stability patients with dentures appreciate and desire. Our office maintains close communication with the best specialists of all types.
Dental implants employ small titanium anchors to secure various dental devices such as single crowns or multiple teeth in the case of fixed bridges or even special attachments (snaps) under dentures to help with stability.
Our Policies
Insurance Policy
Our office is happy to cooperate with patients who have dental insurance. we ask that you read our policy to be fully aware that the insurance agreement is between you and your insurance company. We will gladly help you to understand and utilize your insurance to the fullest, but it is your responsibility to know the limitations of your policy. PLEASE bring your INSURANCE CARD and any other insurance information or CHANGES to all appointments. THANKS!
To avoid misunderstanding regarding dental insurance, we wish our patients to know that all professional services rendered are charged directly to the patient and that patients are personally responsible for the payment of fees. We will prepare the necessary forms or reports and in most cases ELECTRONICALY file your claim to help you obtain your benefits .
Our office is NOT on contract with any insurance company. We are on your side to help you get the benefits that your policy promises.
Most PPO (Preferred Provider ) dental policies allow their clients to see the dentist of their choice, "out of network". However, HMO (Health Maintenance Organizations) require their clients to be treated only by their contracted practices. However, some HMO advantage plans now offer PPO options which allow the client to choose the dentist of their choice. Our staff will be happy to help you determine what type of insurance you have.
Financial Policy
To Avoid any misunderstandings concerning fees, you will receive an estimate of the proposed services prior to treatment, and we will ask that some form of financial arrangement be made.
Our Office accepts cash, checks. most credit cards, and Care Credit as a form of payment. Through Care Credit it allows patients to choose between 6 to 12 moths of promotional financing with little to no interest rates.
Appointments
Once an appointment is made, please remember this time has been reserved for you. A minimum charge will be made for failed or canceled appointments without prior notification of 24 hours. This fee covers only a portion of the overhead such as salaries, electricity, office maintenance, etc. which still have to be paid whether our patient is present or not.
Payment Options
- CASH OR CHECK IN ADVANCE or at the time of service is rendered is customary in our office, unless other financial arrangements have been made.
- VISA and MASTERCARD and DISCOVER
- CARECREDIT
- OUTSIDE FINANCING such as regular bank financing, your credit union, or some other sources of outside financing can be arranged with our assistance.
- With approved credit, other financial arrangements can be made by our office manager
- Assignment of approved insurance benefits