Welcome to our office! We welcome you as our patient and appreciate the opportunity to provide you with dental services. We want you to know about our policies and methods of practice. The more you know, the more we can be of service. If you have any questions, however, please ask, because we do want to be of help.
    Everyone in this practice operates as a team member. All of us have been trained as professionals, and we all take pride in our professional capability.

Our dental care is limited to the treatment of periodontal diseases, the care of gums and supporting bone around the teeth. Our specialty also includes the placement of dental implants. Although periodontal disease appears most frequently in middle life, it can occur at any age. Treatment of this disease will allow you to retain your natural teeth longer.
    Without proper treatment, the destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth continues to the point where the teeth may loosen and have to be removed. If you have been referred for dental implants, we can assure you that we have treated numerous patients with problems similar to yours. Our patients would be happy to share their experiences with you.

You can make appointments by calling the office. Although we try our very best to stay on our schedule, emergencies sometimes arise. Please assist us by being on time for your appointment. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call our office as soon as possible. This courtesy allows us to be of service to our other patients.

We make a special effort to explain everything to you regarding your condition(s), medicine(s), treatment(s), and so forth. If you have questions or if something is not clear to you, please do not hesitate to ask for clarification. Our personnel, office procedures, and dental equipment have been chosen with much thought and care to provide you with quality dental services in a pleasant, efficient and friendly environment.

Charges for office visits are determined by the time spent with you, and they vary according to the complexity of the treatment you require. We will explain fees for your treatment at your first visit.
    Your first visit will include an examination and evaluation. Our fee for this servicegenerally ranges between $60.00 and $75.00. If x-ray films are required, there will be an additional charge. It is the policy of this office that these fees be paid in full at the time the services are rendered unless other arrangements are made. If you have insurance, we file your forms promptly and request that you pay your portion when services are rendered.

You are responsible for your dental bill. We will be happy to help you complete and submit your insurance form for reimbursement when necessary; however, the agreement of the insurance company to pay for your dental care is a contract between you and the company.

The material assembled here is both educational and informational, and it will serve as a guide through your treatment of periodontal disease. Our aim is to facilitate your understanding of the process.
    Dentistry has many built-in anxieties. We would like to make your periodontal treatment as pleasant as possible. We welcome your suggestions concerning how we can treat you in a more comfortable and efficient manner. Please advise us as to how we can serve you better.
    The treatment of periodontal disease and the placement of dental implants are a mutual undertaking between you, your general dentist and Dr. Becker. We look forward to a successful partnership.

Dr. Becker is a 1975 graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry. After six years of practicing general dentistry, Dr. Becker continued his education and training in a periodontics residency at Northwestern University Dental School. He received his certificate in periodontics in 1983. Dr. Becker has studied at the prestigious Branemark Institute in Sweden. Since 1983, he has provided periodontal care for patients throughout southeastern Wisconsin, and he has placed more than 3,000 osseointegrated dental implants.
    Dr. Becker is committed to the maintenance and restoration of form, function and aesthetics of your teeth. For six years before becoming a periodontist, Dr. Becker was a restorative dentist. Therefore, he has unique insights into your dental needs. He has shared his expertise through training and continuing education in mini-residencies and day courses for dentists throughout Wisconsin.