New Patients Welcome in Bethlehem, PA
Starting with a new dentist should feel easy. Fill out your paperwork at home, bring your insurance card, and Dr. Gene Tunney will walk you through everything he finds in plain words. New patients can often be seen the same day, schedule permitting.
Save time: fill out your forms online
Both forms open in a new tab. Complete them before your visit to save time at check-in.
What to expect, step by step
No surprises. Here is what happens from your first call to your plan.
Call or book online Before your visit
Tell us what brings you in. We check your insurance and point you to your new patient forms to fill out at home.
Exam and digital X-rays At the office
Dr. Tunney examines your teeth and gums and takes digital X-rays, which appear in seconds. Your exam includes an oral cancer screening.
Talk it through Chairside
He shows you what he found on the screen and answers every question in plain words.
Your written plan Same day
You leave with a clear plan and a same-day insurance estimate, so you can decide what is right for you.
Four things for a smooth first visit
We work with most dental plans
Including Delta Dental, Blue Cross Dental, United Concordia, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian and Aetna.
- Same-day insurance estimates of your share before treatment.
- We file your claim with your insurance company for you.
No insurance? You have options.
Ask us about payment options when you call. We also offer financing through CareCredit and, depending on the treatment, in-house payment plans with a down payment, so larger treatment can be paid over time.
- CareCredit financing or an in-house payment plan
- Pay a balance online any time
New patient questions
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We welcome new patients of all ages, and new patients can often be seen the same day, schedule permitting.
Can I come in for tooth pain as a new patient?
Yes. Call as early in the day as you can. We see new and current patients with dental emergencies the same day whenever the schedule allows.
Do you see children?
Yes. Dr. Tunney is a general dentist who sees the whole family, so parents and kids can come to the same office.
Which insurance do you take?
We accept most dental plans, including Delta Dental, Blue Cross Dental, United Concordia, Cigna, MetLife, Guardian and Aetna. Call and we will check your plan.
Where do I find the forms?
Use the new patient paperwork link on this page. Returning patients can use the existing patient update form.
Book your first visit with Dr. Tunney
Same-day appointments for new patients, whenever the schedule allows.