A straightforward process
The host office identifies patients who may benefit from in-office surgical treatment or IV moderate sedation.
Signature Surgical reviews the case, confirms clinical suitability, and coordinates the treatment plan and surgical session with the host practice.
Accepted cases are treated in the host dental office, allowing the practice to maintain the ongoing patient relationship and restorative care.
Benefits for host offices
Instead of routinely referring surgical care elsewhere.
From employing a surgical dentist and additional support staff.
For anxious patients and more involved surgical procedures.
Of the patient’s overall treatment plan.
By minimizing outside referrals, extra appointments, and travel.
Reduce the risk of referred patients establishing care with another general dental office.
Clear expectations
Partnership fit
The strongest host-office relationships have recurring surgical demand, allowing selected cases to be grouped efficiently into planned surgical sessions. Practice size and annual collections are not strict requirements.
Unsure where your practice stands? Reach out to discuss your case mix and referral needs.
Service area: Greater Chattanooga and select Tennessee communities.
For partner dental offices
The written agreement assigns clinical handoffs, routine follow-up, urgent communication, and complication responsibilities. Patients receive clear instructions identifying whom to contact and when.
Billing and provider compensation are defined in a written services agreement and fee schedule. No payment is made for patient referrals.
Every case is reviewed for clinical and setting suitability. Sedation candidacy depends on the patient's health, airway, medications, procedure, fasting and escort compliance, staffing, permits, and provider judgment.
Not through the public website. Contracted offices receive a defined workflow for securely transmitting records and case information. The public inquiry form must not contain protected health information.
Cadence depends on case demand, geography, practice readiness, reserved-time commitments, and provider availability.