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Welcome to 2nd Opinion Dental
We eliminate the fear and high costs of misdiagnosis by providing thorough, unbiased dental consultations. We spend real time getting to know you, delivering a customized diagnosis and the guidance you need to confidently navigate your next steps.
2nd Opinion Dental

About 2nd Opinion Dental

2nd Opinion Dental Diagnostics & Treatment Planning located in Hellertown, PA

If you've been told that you need a dental crown, root canal, extraction, dental implant, dentures, or treatment for periodontal disease, you may be wondering whether it's the right recommendation for your situation. At 2nd Opinion Dental in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Jason P. Tosto, DMD, provides independent dental second opinions for adolescents and adults, giving you the information you need to make confident decisions about your care.

What makes our practice different is that we focus exclusively on diagnosis and treatment planning. We don’t perform the treatments we recommend. Instead, we provide an unbiased evaluation of your oral health without the financial incentives common in treatment-based dental practices.

We believe that a thorough and accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective dental care. When dental issues such as cavities, gum disease, tooth fractures, or other concerns are missed or incorrectly diagnosed, it can lead to unnecessary procedures, worsening oral health problems, increased discomfort, and more extensive treatment later on. That's why getting a second opinion can be so valuable.

At 2nd Opinion Dental, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of your options. Dr. Tosto uses advanced diagnostic technology, including digital dental X-rays, intraoral cameras, and dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, to evaluate your oral health and provide a detailed treatment plan.

Think of us as your dental advocate. Our goal is to help you fully understand your diagnosis and treatment options so you can move forward with confidence and choose the dental care that's right for you.

Schedule a consultation with 2nd Opinion Dental today by calling our friendly office during business hours or using the online scheduling feature at your convenience. We look forward to helping you better understand your dental health and feel confident about your next steps.

"Diagnostic errors have been known to plague the dental profession. In a retrospective review of 182 published case reports in dentistry, 23% of dental patient experiences were categorized as either having delayed appropriate treatment, disease progression, or unnecessary treatment associated with misdiagnoses."

“Patient’s Experiences of Dental Diagnostic Failures: A Qualitative Study Using Social Media”
– Journal of Patient Safety 20(3):p 177-185, April 2024

"Poor dental provider communication, inadequate time with the provider and lack of patient self-advocacy & health literacy were among the top factors that patients believed contributed to the development of a dental diagnostic error. Patients suggested that improvements in provider chairside manners, more detailed patient diagnostic workups and improving personal self-advocacy would significantly reduce the occurrence of dental diagnostic errors. Patients also reported that their dental diagnostic errors were likely related to the ever-increasing dental practice style of “get them in, get them out"

“Patient’s Experiences of Dental Diagnostic Failures: A Qualitative Study Using Social Media”
– Journal of Patient Safety 20(3):p 177-185, April 2024
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Our Mission
We are committed to eliminating the fear, cost and discomfort of dental misdiagnosis by spending time with our patients and getting to know them in order to provide unbiased, customized and accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, while also guiding our patients so that they know what questions to ask while pursuing their treatment.

2nd Opinion Dental

339 Main Street, Suite 3
Hellertown, PA 18055

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610-484-1409