Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

cynzke

(1,254 posts)

18. SORRY TO SAY....

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Fri Sep 23, 2016, 12:47 PM

Sep 2016

I am not familiar with your particular case. However, my sister is in need of dental services and was looking at Aspen Dental. Thanks to the net, she found dozens of negative stories about Aspen that sound similar to your experiences. PBS even did an expose on them.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/patients-pressure-and-profits-at-aspen-dental/

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

19 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

So this dentist who agreed to give me about $3,500 back since the implant became infected [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2016 OP

SO sorry to hear this. Maybe contact local media, or consult with a lawyer? Bongo Prophet Aug 2016 #1

DAMN! I'd feel like screaming too! elleng Aug 2016 #2

Are there reps of the discount plan you can file a complaint with? villager Aug 2016 #3

does your state have a consumer protection office? KT2000 Aug 2016 #4

I am sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. I would do the following: Doodley Aug 2016 #5

Before you issue threats and hire the lawyer Warpy Aug 2016 #6

You can go that route, but getting them to move or move fast would be the challenge. Doodley Aug 2016 #8

If it's egregious, they move very fast Warpy Aug 2016 #9

Please write everything down in an email & send it straightaway katsy Aug 2016 #7

find the dental board in your area and file a complaint renate Aug 2016 #10

Just wanted everyone to know that on Fri I filed a civil suit in the small claims in our town/city Maraya1969 Aug 2016 #11

Good. For. You. Thanks for the update! Hekate Aug 2016 #12

Follow the advice in posts 7 and 10 as well ... JoePhilly Aug 2016 #13

OK I can do that. The problem I have had with this is it is almost impossible to figure out the Maraya1969 Aug 2016 #15

Yes, you can. JoePhilly Aug 2016 #17

Give 'im hell! rug Aug 2016 #14

That's funny! Maraya1969 Aug 2016 #16

SORRY TO SAY.... cynzke Sep 2016 #18

I unfortunately went to Aspen Dental too. It is hard when you are paying out of pocket. You end Maraya1969 Sep 2016 #19