Please Read if Your Kids Are Patients of Kids Teeth, LLC

[Anonymous]

Read the report. Listen to the stories. Loyalty is one thing - denial is another. There is no need to attempt to silence anyone who feels they want their voice heard. There is no bashing going on here - just transfer of information.

He certainly should have had some positive experinces with patients..that is what he was paid to do in the first place. But anyone who can vocally support his actions absolutely has another agenda. If you were fortunate enough to not have been taken advantage of - good for you. But no one should belittle anyone elses experiences. This is a highly sensitive area...where parents feel they put their trust in a professional - put their child's life in his hands. They need the time to process this and take any action they feel necessary - whether that means to simply vent about their experience, express their frustration or inquire about how to get their child's records/x-rays in order to seek answers.

Reading post's that boast about DrA's "wonderfulness" seems nothing more than an attempt to dilute all the negative press. Sorry, there is just no changing the facts....read the report again (or read it for the first time).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My guess is that the repsonses that are positive, etc. are Dr. A's friends and family. They have every right to be loyal.
Personally I know Dr. A. and his family - but I will never take my kid there again - I just can't trust him

I've been fascinated by this thread. I agree that the positive responses seem like friends and family - definitely people with an agenda. They are also all very similar in tone. I've wondered if it's just one or two people posting on different computers.

Bizarre.

[Anonymous]

can say the same for all the negative attention. Bizarre.

[Anonymous]

ARE WE EVEN SURE WHAT WE ARE READING IN THE REPORT? EVERYONE KEEPS SAYING READ IT. I DID & THOUGHT IT WAS TERRIBLE. BUT WHEN THE WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE CAME OUT & IT TALKED ABOUT THE 18 YR OLD AUTISTIC BOY CASE, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE THE WORST CASE. IT SAID THE BOARD ONLY DISAGREED WITH 2 OF THE FILLINGS BUT THE REPORT MADE IT SOUND LIKE THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE OF 16 OR SO FILLINGS. THAT WAS A BIG EYE OPENER FOR ME. HOW MUCH OF IT AM I NOT REALLY UNDERSTANDING? I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO THINK @ THIS TIME. I DID REQUEST MY RECORDS THE OFFICE TOLD ME IT COULD TAKE 2 WEEKS TO GET THEM. BUT I GOT THEM IN ABOUT 4 DAYS. I WAS VERY HAPPY FOR THAT. I DID TAKE THEM TO MY DENTIST & SHE AGREED WITH EVERYTHING. AND I DID GET ANOTHER LETTER FROM DR. ALALOUF WHICH I FOUND TO BE HEART FELT. I GUESS WE ALL WILL HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR FAMILIES.

[Anonymous]

It appears that only the first several (5 or so) in the reports were actual complaints. The others appear to be simply chart audits. Even the most excellent care of patients may not be evident if charting is not pristine. And with increased caseloads of patients these days, detailed documentation often takes a back seat to good patient care.

It looks like on one hand, Dr. A got "dinged" for overcharging, and then on the other hand on another of the audits he got "dinged" for waiving a co-pay. Seems that they were trying to get him any which way they could.

[Anonymous]

I took my three year old to Dr. A in March, and was told he had a cavity and the only way to treat a child that age was under general anesthesia.

I never could see the spot Dr. A referred to as a cavity, and after reading Dr. A's letter this week, I took my son to my husband's family dentist for an exam.

During the exam this morning, I was told that my son had no cavities whatsoever. I'm just glad I didn't go along with Dr. a's recommendations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It appears that only the first several (5 or so) in the reports were actual complaints. The others appear to be simply chart audits. Even the most excellent care of patients may not be evident if charting is not pristine. And with increased caseloads of patients these days, detailed documentation often takes a back seat to good patient care.

It looks like on one hand, Dr. A got "dinged" for overcharging, and then on the other hand on another of the audits he got "dinged" for waiving a co-pay. Seems that they were trying to get him any which way they could.

It is "illegal" to waive a co-pay.

[Anonymous]

how dare he waive a copay, he should be suspended for LIFE.

[Anonymous]

What is the harm in waiving a co-pay? I don't know why that is "illegal"... someone, please explain. Thanks

[Anonymous]

We just went to another dentist with my 3 children. 2 had no problems the 3rd however he struck. My son actually had two cavities but he filled 10! Apparently where the fraud is taking place is children who were sedated at Shady Grove Hospital.


I am going to file a complaint with the Maryland Department of Insurance and Aetna for Insurance fraud. Does anone know a malpractice attorney looking at taking on a class action suit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the harm in waiving a co-pay? I don't know why that is "illegal"... someone, please explain. Thanks

Co-pays are prearranged with a doctor who is under contract with an insurance carrier. It is indeed illegal to waive them.

[Anonymous]

I believe the theory is that if a patient has to pay something, he/she will be more diligent in making sure the procedure is necessary. Otherwise, there could be collusion, kickbacks, etc. Just my guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We just went to another dentist with my 3 children. 2 had no problems the 3rd however he struck. My son actually had two cavities but he filled 10! Apparently where the fraud is taking place is children who were sedated at Shady Grove Hospital.


I am going to file a complaint with the Maryland Department of Insurance and Aetna for Insurance fraud. Does anone know a malpractice attorney looking at taking on a class action suit?

Chances are AETNA is aware and could help guide you in the correct direction. Maybe even 7 on Your Side would know. Perhaps if all people who suspected wrong-doing pursued this - at least for the sake of others who may unknowingly seek treatment with him in the future - he would have received more than a slap on the wrist!

[Anonymous]

Regarding Co-Pays: in addition to what has already been said, I think the fraud also is that the fees where inflated to such an extreme as to get "his full fee" so when patients balked at the cost he could try to appease them (keep them quiet) by waiving their half of the fee. The insurance ends up paying hefty sums and the patient is pleased they have such a wonderful - kind-hearted dentist. When in fact the fee should have been half what he charged...and insurance should have only paid a fraction....

these are estimations not fact..my interpretation based on the reports I've read and my knowledge of how insurance and co-pays work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh my goodness. I am so glad I was forwaded this today by another mom. I have appointments today for both of my children. Can anyone recommed their ped. dentitst?

Check out this website. This organization is a great resource. You may need to register in order to see all the reviews...but FYI when they list top dental specialists..(top ped. dentisits) Dr. A. is NOT among them! They just came out with a top dental specialist list.

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