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New patients and walk-ins in Dallas

New patients are seen the same day. Walk-ins are welcome, we are open Saturdays, and the whole appointment can be in Spanish if you prefer. Here is exactly what happens when you come in.

New patients: what your first dental visit looks like

However long it has been, nobody here is going to make you feel bad about it. You will see the same dentist each visit, and if you are dreading it, say so when you book and we will talk through your options first.

  1. A team member welcoming a patient into the hallway at Arts Family Dentistry

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    Book in about a minute

    Online any hour, or call and speak to the front desk during opening hours. No forms to print, no referral needed.

  2. A team member helping a patient at the front desk with a clipboard

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    New patients are seen the same day

    You are not waiting three weeks for a first appointment. Saturdays are open too, 10 am to 2 pm.

  3. A team member showing a patient a dental model in a treatment room with exposed brick walls

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    Your benefits get checked first

    The desk works out what your plan covers before you sit in the chair, so the cost conversation happens up front rather than at the end.

  4. A hygienist using a digital intraoral scanner with a patient

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    You see what the dentist sees

    Scans go up on the screen and get explained with a model in front of you. You are part of the decision, not handed a treatment plan at the desk.

Nervous? Ask about sedation when you book. Bilingual team, so you can do all of this in Spanish.

Book your first visit

Walk-ins are welcome

It is stencilled on our front window on West Davis, and we mean it. You do not need an appointment to be seen.

Calling (469) 981-1700 first means we can have a room ready when you arrive, so it is worth thirty seconds if you have them. But if you are standing outside, come in.

What to bring to your first visit

  • Your insurance card

    Or your Medicaid or CHIP card. We check what your plan covers before any treatment is planned.

  • A photo ID

    Standard for a first visit anywhere.

  • A list of any medication you take

    Including anything over the counter. It matters for what we can safely use.

  • Nothing else

    No printed forms, no referral. If you have records from a previous dentist they help, but they are not required.

If it has been years, or you are dreading it

This is the most common reason people put off a dentist, and it is the reason this section exists.

However long it has been, nobody here is going to make you feel bad about it. Say so when you book and we will talk through the options before anything gets planned. Ask about sedation if you want it. You will see the same dentist at each visit, so you are not starting over with a stranger every time.

If you would rather see the place before you commit, our patients have written about exactly this.

When you can be seen

New patients are seen the same day. Saturdays are a short window and they go first.

Office hours
Monday 1 pm to 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday 10 am to 6 pm
Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Sunday Closed

New patient questions

Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. New patients are seen the same day. Book online any hour, or call (469) 981-1700 during opening hours and the front desk will find you a time.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome, and it says so on our front window. Calling first means we can have a room ready, but you do not have to.
What should I bring to my first dental appointment?
Your insurance, Medicaid or CHIP card, a photo ID, and a list of any medication you take. There are no forms to print beforehand and you do not need a referral.
I have not been to a dentist in years. Is that a problem?
No, and nobody here is going to make you feel bad about it. Tell us when you book and we will talk through your options before anything is planned. Ask about sedation if you are dreading it.
Will I know what it costs before treatment starts?
Yes. The front desk works out what your plan covers before you sit in the chair. If you have no insurance, our membership plan covers cleanings, exams and routine x-rays from $30 a month.
Can I be seen on a Saturday?
Yes. We are open Saturdays, 10 to 14. It is a short window and it fills first, so book Saturdays early.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español, and you can do the whole appointment in Spanish if you prefer.
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