New Patient Frequently Asked Questions

Office Hours

Office hours for Whitehaven Dental are Monday-Thursday 7:00AM-3:00PM.

Dental Insurance

We will bill all dental insurances, but are contracted with or in the process of contracting with Blue Cross of Idaho, Delta Dental, Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem, Best Life and Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna (PPO only), Dentemax, DNOA , GEHA, Guardian, Humana, Lifemap, MetLife, Regence, Sun Life, UHC and United Concordia. We are adding insurances all the time so please contact our office for insurance details.

Membership Plan

No insurance, no problem! We know dental insurance can be expensive and sometimes not offered through an employer. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Learn more about the savings offered under our in-house Membership Plan.

Payment and Financing Options

For your convenience, we accept cash, checks, and most major credit cards. We also offer third party payment plans through CareCredit and Alphaeon.

What can I expect at my first appointment?

Once you book appointment, you should receive a text and/or email with a link to your new patient form and health history. Please complete prior to your appointment or arrive 15 minutes early to complete in office. We look forward to seeing you and answering any concerns you might have.

Virtual Appointment

We offer Virtual Smile Consultations. Send an email from the comfort of your own home and receive a FREE video response with treatment options & pricing - right to your inbox. You can decide what you would like to do next. Want a phone call? Would you like to meet the doctor and speak in person? It’s your choice.

  • “I’ve never been comfortable going to the dentist until I started seeing Dr. Ripplinger. I am so relaxed that I’ve actually fallen asleep in the chair. Thanks for what you do!" - Randy

  • "I'm finally getting my smile back, and it feels amazing." - Cynthia

  • "A Life-Changing Experience at Whitehaven Dental. For the first time in my life, I'm actually excited about going to the dentist". - Dr. Rene

  • "Dr. Ripplinger gave me a beautiful new smile. If you need a bridge or implants, this is the place to go!" - Stacey

  • "Yeah! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, my new smile! Thanks SO much!" - Sam