Published by the Applemint Dental Spa team
If you have ever waited weeks for an opening, repeated your history to a new voice on the phone or felt rushed out of the chair, you already know the problem concierge dentistry is meant to solve. The dentistry itself is not the issue. The logistics around it are.
A concierge dentist provides the same careful, thorough care you would expect from any good practice. What changes is the experience: how you schedule, who you talk to, how much time you get and how your treatment fits together. At Applemint in Beverly Hills, our concierge program is led by family concierge dentist Dr. Janelle Boyce. Here is what that means in practice.
Care Built Around Your Calendar
Most dental offices are organized around filling the schedule. You take the next available slot, even if it is weeks away or lands in the middle of your workday. Concierge care turns that around.
As a concierge patient, you get priority and flexible scheduling, including after-hours availability when your week does not leave room during the day. Appointments are planned around your commitments, not the other way around. For busy professionals, frequent travelers and parents juggling school pickups, that alone can be the difference between keeping up with care and putting it off.
One Person Who Knows You
In a typical practice, you might speak with a different person every time you call. Each conversation starts from scratch.
Concierge patients have a dedicated care coordinator who acts as a single point of contact. Your coordinator knows your history and preferences, books your visits, handles reminders and answers your questions. If you need to move an appointment or have a question about an upcoming treatment, you know exactly who to ask, and they already have the context.
Unhurried, Private Appointments
Time in the chair is one of the clearest differences. Concierge visits are longer and take place in a calm, private setting, so there is room to talk through your options, ask questions and understand what is happening before any treatment begins.
That extra time matters in several ways:
- Clear decisions. You can weigh options with your dentist instead of deciding in a rush at the end of a visit.
- Comfort. Patients who feel anxious about dental care often do better with more time and a familiar, consistent team.
- Discretion. Visits can be arranged at quieter times for patients who value privacy.
The clinical standard is the same for every Applemint patient. Concierge care simply gives that care more room to breathe.
A Direct Line When Something Goes Wrong
Dental problems rarely happen at a convenient moment. A cracked tooth before a big meeting or sudden pain before a trip can throw off your whole week.
Concierge patients have direct access to their dentist and a direct way to reach our team, and we prioritize urgent problems such as severe pain, swelling or a broken tooth. Instead of waiting for a cancellation, you can get guidance quickly and a plan for what happens next.
Coordinated Care for the Whole Family
Many people need more than routine checkups. You may be planning whitening, Invisalign, veneers, implants or sleep dentistry, and each of those can involve several appointments. With concierge care, your coordinator plans cosmetic and specialist treatment as one program rather than a series of separate bookings, so each step flows into the next.
Because our team works under one roof, your records, imaging and preferences go with you from one treatment to the next. You do not have to repeat yourself.
Families benefit too. Dr. Boyce sees patients of every age, from a child's first dental visit to adults with complex needs. Concierge families can book back-to-back appointments and keep one coordinator for everyone, which makes fitting dental care into school and work schedules much easier.
Is Concierge Dentistry Right for You?
Concierge care is a membership-style program, and it tends to suit people who value time, privacy and a personal relationship with their dental team. It may be a good fit if you are:
- A busy professional or executive whose time is scarce
- A frequent traveler who needs care that fits between trips
- A parent who wants the whole family's care managed in one place
- Someone who values discretion
- A patient with dental anxiety who wants extra time and a familiar team
- Planning complex treatment that involves several appointments
The best way to decide is to talk it through. Membership details vary, so call our office to schedule a private consultation and ask any questions you have. Call 310-362-8179 or book a visit at Applemint in Beverly Hills to meet Dr. Boyce and see whether concierge care fits your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the dental care itself different with a concierge dentist?
- No. The clinical standard is the same for every Applemint patient. Concierge care changes the experience around your treatment: priority access, more time, a dedicated coordinator and care planned around your schedule.
- Can my whole family join the concierge program?
- Yes. Dr. Boyce cares for patients of every age, and families can have all of their care coordinated through one coordinator, including back-to-back appointments.
- How do I find out about membership details?
- Call our office to schedule a private consultation. Our team will explain how the program works, answer your questions about membership and help you decide whether it is right for you.
- Can I use dental insurance with concierge care?
- Call our office to discuss how membership works alongside your dental insurance. Our team will review your coverage with you.
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for an exam. For advice about your own teeth, visit our Beverly Hills office.
