Unethical Marketing

Due to excess numbers of dentists, maldistribution of dentists and increased competition some dentist resort to illegal schemes that reward existing patients for referrals with gift cards, reduction of their bill or cash. All states have rules against Paying patients of record for referring new patients for anything of value. These programs go by names like "care to share" or "Refer a Friend" many of these programs are marketed by sites like www.keebitz.com, studioc5.com, dentalreferralprogram.com, gpmexpress.com, thedentalpress.com and Televox

Dental Labs

    • http://www.spartandentallab.com/about-us/referral-program/
    • http://www.digitaldentalinterface.com/referral-program

Corporate Dental

    • http://www.midwest-dental.com/referrals/
    • http://www.aspendentalerp.com/

Alabama (page 24) § 34-9-18. Grounds for disciplinary action. (a) The board may invoke disciplinary action as outlined in subsection (b) hereof whenever it shall be established to the satisfaction of the board, after hearing as her

-(9) Is guilty of division of fees, or agreeing to split or divide the fee received for dental service with any person for bringing or referring a patient without the knowledge of the patient or his or her legal representative, except the division of fees between dentists practicing in a partnership and sharing professional fees, or in case of one licensed dentist employing another.

    • http://www.familyandimplantdentists.com/referral.php A) sent email and copied their state board removed 10/15/15 as of 1/29/2016 paying for referrals is back
    • http://alabamafamilydental.com/contact-us/patient-rewards/ A) sent email and copied their state board removed 10/15/15 as of 1/29/2016 paying for referrals is back
    • http://www.cdamobile.com/referral-program/ A) sent email and copied their state board removed 10/15/15 as of 1/29/2016 paying for referrals is back
  • http://www.deesedentistry.com/referral-program.php A) sent email and copied their state board removed 10/15/15 as of 1/29/2016 paying for referrals is back
  • http://www.robertsdaledental.com/PatientInformation/PatientReferralProgram/PreviousContestWinners.aspx
    • http://www.robertsdaledental.com/PatientInformation/PatientReferralProgram.aspx

Alaska

    • http://alaskadentalassociates.com/promotions/ (removed 4/30/16)
    • http://www.kenaidental.com/
  • http://alaskadentalcare.com/

Arizona

    • http://www.reyesdental.com/referral-rewards/
    • http://www.kellyjorncook.com/referral-program.html
    • http://dentalbydesignaz.com/referral-program/
    • https://www.desertfamilydental.com/referral-program/
    • http://www.redrockfamilydentistry.com/referral-program.php
    • http://www.ahwatukeefoothillsdental.com/referral-reward-program/
    • http://www.soleradental.com/referral-program/
    • http://www.alansiegeldds.com/Referral%20Program.htm
  • http://gatewaydentalcare.net/referral-program
  • http://www.myanthemdentist.com/referral-program.htm
  • http://www.sunlakesdental.com/referral-program/
    • http://www.beckhamdental.com/referral.htm
  • http://dentistry4childrenaz.com/referral-program.php
  • http://openwidedentalaz.com/faqs/
  • http://www.dentalstudio101.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.coronadentalaz.com/promotions/
  • http://www.dentalservicephoenix.com/
  • http://www.classicdental.com/contact.html
  • http://www.creativesmilesdentistry.net/patient-referral-program/
  • http://www.creativesmilesdentistry.net/patient-referral-program/
  • http://www.drtimtaylor.com/services.html
  • http://www.alpinesmiles.net/
  • http://benderdentalgroup.com/launches-patient-referral/
  • http://www.albadentalcare.com/files/Alba_Dental_Referral.pdf
  • http://www.peggymyersdds.com/referrals-specials/
    • http://winkandsmiledental.com/patients/dental-referrals-program/
    • http://www.truvaluedental.com/
    • http://www.smilesbydesigndental.com/refer-a-friend.aspx

Arkansas

California

  • http://martinimplants.com/patientreferralprogram.php
  • http://www.marvistadentistry.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.southsanfranciscodentalcare.com/referral-program
  • http://www.rossstangelanddds.com/template.jsp?doc=rossstangelanddds&c=Referral+Program&wiz=0&page=Referral+Program
  • http://www.bockortho.com/promotions-contests.html
  • http://drcurtishoward.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.sparkleyoursmile.com/promotions/
  • http://mountainviewsmiles.com/community/
  • http://absolutdent.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.noleendental.com/care-to-share-program-rewards/

Colorado

    • http://www.cofamilydentistry.com/special-offers/patient-referral-program/
    • http://www.bouldercountysmiles.com/referral-program/
    • http://www.city-smiles.com/referrals
    • http://www.buxtonfamilydental.com/why-us/referral-program/
    • http://drrippe.com/rewards-program-denver-dentist.aspx
    • http://pearlstreetdental.com/policies/referral-program/
    • http://www.patricianicolosidds.com/centennial-dentistry/adult-dentistry-oral-care/
    • http://www.premierdentalcare.com/2013/12/16/dentist-colorado-springs-referral-program-2014/

Connecticut

    • http://www.commerceparkdental.com/About-Us/Referral-Program.aspx
    • http://www.shorelinedentalcare.com/referrals/referral-signup/
    • http://www.dockatz.com/care-to-share-program.html

Delaware

    • http://www.pikecreekdental.com/after-your-visit/referral-program

District of Columbia

Florida

  • http://www.pelicanlandingdental.com/dentists/referral_programs.htm
  • http://www.southfloridalaserdentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.towncaredental.com/locations/bonita-springs/share-the-smiles-referral-program/
  • http://www.lehighdentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.eccellasmiles.com/patient-referral-program.html
  • http://allaboutbeautifulsmiles.com/first-time-visit/vip-referral-program/
  • http://christianberdy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Dr.-Berdy-Care-to-Share.pdf
  • http://www.elegantlydental.com/dental-patient-referral-program/
  • http://andersonfamilydental.com/share-a-smile/
  • https://www.towncaredental.com/locations/altamonte-springs/payment-options/

Georgia

  • http://www.marvistadentistry.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.dovedentalspecialists.com/referral-program/
  • http://chastaindental.com/referral-program/
  • http://estheticdentalsolutions.com/referral-program/
  • http://johnscreekdentalexcellence.com/referral-program/
  • http://atlantadentalspa.com/refer-program.html
  • http://www.ricciortho.com/referral-program/

Hawaii

Idaho

  • http://www.haydenfamilydental.com/patient-information/referral-program.asp
  • http://www.cottonwoodcreek-dental.com/patient-resources/

Illinois

  • http://www.newagedds.com/#!patient-referral-program/cq4w
  • http://www.stratforddental.com/new-patient-referral-program.html
  • http://westgatedentalcare.net/referral-reward
  • http://www.costellodental.com/patient-resources/new-patient-promotions/
  • http://www.manusdental.com/
  • http://www.westenddental.com/share-a-smile/5050-referral-program/
  • http://www.lombarddentist.com/care.php
  • http://www.dentalcareofvernonhills.com/patient_referral.html
  • http://www.hawthorndental.net/rewards.htm
  • http://www.collegesquaredental.com/blog/2016/03/care-to-share-patient-reward-program

Indiana

  • http://www.forestcreekdental.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.bunnerdentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.princesscitydentalmishawaka.com/patients/referral-program/

Iowa

  • http://www.broadwaydental.org/services_offerings/care-to-share.asp
    • http://www.broadwaydental.org/dental-programs/care-to-share 10/6/2017

Kansas

  • http://www.family-first-dental.com/patient_information_referral.htm

Kentucky

  • http://www.edgewooddentalcare.com/about-us/referral-program/
    • http://www.familycaredentistryky.com/referral.html
  • http://modfamdental.com/new-patient-special.html

Louisiana

    • http://www.batonrougelouisianadentist.com/specials/
    • http://noladentalcare.com/about-us/
    • http://www.lakesidedentalcare.com/new-orleans-dentists/special-offers/

Maine

    • http://www.lastingdentistry.com/How-Were-Different/Patient-Referral-Program
    • http://sassevillehealthysmile.com/author/lisa-marie/

Maryland

Massachusetts

    • http://www.sorrentodental.com/referral_program.html
    • http://www.stonehamdentalcare.com/specials.html
    • http://southeastpdo.com/patient-info/patient-referral-program
    • http://www.drgianino.com/care-to-share-program/
    • https://www.brocktonmadentist.com/specials/

Michigan

  • http://www.hoekwaterdental.com/referal-program.html
  • http://www.cassopolisdentist.com/vip-referral-program.html
  • http://www.dreby.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.greatlakesdentalcare.com/refer-a-friend-program.html
  • http://www.karenmeyersdds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Care-to-Share.pdf
  • http://rivertowndental.com/patient-referral-program

Mississippi

  • http://www.amorydentist.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.richlanddentalms.com/office-promotions.php
  • http://pollesdental.com/sedation-dentistry.html
  • http://www.drnorowski.com/patient-amenities.html
  • http://johnsondentalclinic.com/new-patient-forms/3505125

Missouri

  • http://www.4statesdentalcare.com/
  • http://www.lifesmiledentalcare.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.schaibledentalgroup.com/referal-program/
  • http://kranerfamilydentistry.com/gift_coupon
  • http://westmountdentalarts.com/services/patient-referral-program/
    • http://www.premierdentalcare.com/2013/12/16/dentist-colorado-springs-referral-program-2014/

Minnisota (Board rule states)

  • http://www.cambridgedentalcenter.com/our-practice/care-to-share-a-smile/
  • http://www.dreby.com/referral-program.html
  • http://www.versadentalcare.com/offer2/
  • http://www.marshallmndentist.com/patient-information/patient-referral-program/

Montana

  • http://www.canyonviewdental.com/patient-information/patient-referral-program/
    • http://www.buttepediatricdentistry.com/

Nebraska

  • http://www.morningglorydental.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.allsmilesdentistrylincoln.com/referral-program/
  • http://opdentistry.com/ContactUs/ReferralProgram.aspx

Nevada

New Hampshire

  • http://www.drmoavenian.com/patient-information/referral-rewards-program/ 06/09/16 page removed after owner was sent email by DKM

New Jersey

  • http://www.valeriebarbadds.com/care-to-share-program
  • http://www.acorndental.com/patient-rewards-program/
  • http://www.emdental.com/promotions/patient-referral-program/
  • http://www.mintdentalhealth.com/patient_referral_program.php
  • http://www.premierdentalarts.com/referral-program-19.html
  • http://www.somersetorthospecialists.com/referral-rewards

New York

  • http://www.greatlakesdentalcare.com/refer-a-friend-program.html
  • http://www.coliseumdental.com/index.php?content=Referral-Program
  • http://www.baerdentalnyc.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.montagdental.com/care-to-share-program/
  • http://www.syracusefamilydentist.com/#!vip-program/c1qtw

North Carolina

    • http://www.triangledentists.com/patient-news.html removed 05/17/2015
    • http://northraleighdentist.com/garden-gift-basket-registration/
    • http://drdavisdentistry.com/dental-patients/ this page was removed 07/2015 by Dr. Davis after Dr. Davis was threatened with a complaint to NCSBDE
    • http://www.blueridgedentalcare.com/blueridgedental_1_009.htm page removed 10/5/15
    • http://www.smileinblackmountain.com/promotions-and-specials.html removed after a complaint filed
    • http://www.kevinarthurdds.com/this page was changed 08/2015 by Dr. Arthur after Dr. Arthur was sent email
    • http://www.edneyortho.com/Rewards.aspx removed 2016
    • http://www.drkennethtripp.com/refer-a-friend.asp removed 9/24/15 after a complaint filed
    • http://tothdentistry.com/patient-central/refer-friends removed 2016
    • http://digitaldentistryatsouthpoint.com/special-offers/ A) sent an email and copied their state board removed 10/5/15
  • http://campuswalkdentalcare.com/referral-2/ changed 2016
  • http://www.triangledentistry.com/contest/ complaint file August 2017

North Dakota

    • http://www.pinehurstfamilydentistry.com/referral_program.aspx (B) sent an email and asked them to comply with rules

New Jersey

  • http://www.valeriebarbadds.com/care-to-share-program
  • http://www.acorndental.com/patient-rewards-program/
  • http://www.emdental.com/promotions/patient-referral-program/
  • http://www.mintdentalhealth.com/patient_referral_program.php
  • http://www.premierdentalarts.com/referral-program-19.html
  • http://www.somersetorthospecialists.com/referral-rewards

Pennsylvania

  • http://rainbowvalleydental.com/care-to-share-referral-program/
  • http://www.dublindentalcenterpa.com/referral-program/
  • http://alrezfamilydentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.makrauerdmd.com/referral.php
  • https://bittnerkingdental.com/patient-forms/
  • http://brandywinesmilecenter.com/2016/02

Ohio

  • http://nofeardentist.com/patient-reviews/referal-program/
  • http://www.swaynedds.com/_t/pdf/caretoshareprogram.pdf

Oklahoma

  • http://www.southtulsacosmeticdentist.com/referral-program/

Oregon

  • http://www.drdexter.com/referral/

Rhode Island

  • http://www.westerlyfamilydentist.com/share-a-smile--refer-a-friend.html

South Carolina

South Dakota

    • http://www.drkusek.com/office-news.html
    • http://www.neighborhooddentalcare.com/referral-program/

Tennessee

    • http://www.sneeddentalarts.com/promotions/
    • http://www.leepalmerdentistry.com/care-to-share-referral-program.html

Texas

  • http://www.houstonuptowndentists.com/referral-program.html (email sent regarding violation) (A) 10/5/15- 10/7/15 page removed
    • http://www.colleyvilledentistry.com/referral-program/ (email sent regarding violation) (A) page removed 10/5/15
    • http://texasdental.net/referral-program.html Faxed notice 10/7/2015 copied Texas Bd page removed 10/15/15
    • http://www.tlcdentistryoftexas.com/referral-program/ (B) sent via Yelp copied Texas Bd
    • http://www.precisedental.net/contact-us/patient-reward-programs/ (A) sent email and copied their state board 10/7/15 page removed
    • http://www.dolbyfamilydentistry.com/financing.htm (sent email via website form 10/7/2015)
  • http://www.schultzsmiles.com/contact-us/dental-patient-referrals-houston-tx/ (sent website form copied TX Bd10/7/2015)
    • https://www.bellairedentalspecialists.com/patient-resources/special-offers/ (A) sent email and copied their state board 10/8/15
    • http://dental-designers.com/ (A) sent email and copied their state board 10/8/15

Virginia

  • http://www.burkesmile.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.fallschurchfamilydentistry.com/care-to-share-program/
  • http://www.drgloria.com/about_us/New_Patient_Referral_Program.htm
  • http://www.viennapediatricdentistry.com/PatientInfo/ReferralProgram/tabid/137/Default.aspx

Utah

  • http://www.synergydentalutah.com/info-for-patients/patient-programs/ (complaint filed with Utah Dental Board 10/02/15)
  • http://apexfamilydental.com/vip-club/ (complaint filed with Utah Dental Board 10/01/15)
  • http://holladaydentalstudio.com/news-and-events/holladay-dentist-launches-new-referral-program-to-reward-patients/ (complaint filed with Utah Dental Board 10/02/15)
  • http://www.affleckdental.com/patient-referral/
  • http://kipjjonesdds.com/new-customer-referral-program-refer-a-friend-and-win-a-cruise-for-two/
  • http://matthewssmiles.com/patient-resources/patient-referral-program/
  • http://www.drfaddis.com/
  • http://uniquedentalgroup.com/patient.html (A dental Lab)???
  • http://thorupdental.com/misc2.php
  • http://www.bishopfamilydental.net/promotions/referral-rewards-program.html
  • http://www.fifedentalcenter.com/referral-program/
  • http://smithdentalcare.net/about-us/referral-program/
  • https://www.drbrough.com/patient-resources/promotions/
  • http://www.drapersmiles.com/current-patients/
  • http://www.frandsendental.com/resources/specials/
  • http://www.manusdental.com/patient-resources/referral-program/
  • http://www.alpinemeadowsfamilydental.com/referrals-gifts-and-prizes
  • http://www.highlandheightsdental.com/rewards-program-new-patients
  • http://www.deseretfamilydentistry.com/home.html
  • http://www.totalcaredental.com/dental-faq-american-fork/
  • https://www.desertfamilydental.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.ident.ws/template.jsp?doc=drmarkgeddes&c=Patient+Appreciation&wiz=0&page=Patient+Appreciation

Washington- Rebating prohibited—Disclosure—List of alternative facilities. RCW 19.68.010 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association, whether organized as a cooperative, or for profit or nonprofit, to pay, or offer to pay or allow, directly or indirectly, to any person licensed by the state of Washington to engage in the practice of medicine and surgery, drugless treatment in any form, dentistry, or pharmacy and it shall be unlawful for such person to request, receive or allow, directly or indirectly, a rebate, refund, commission, unearned discount or profit by means of a credit or other valuable consideration in connection with the referral of patients to any person, firm, corporation or association, or in connection with the furnishings of medical, surgical or dental care, diagnosis, treatment or service, on the sale, rental, furnishing or supplying of clinical laboratory supplies or services of any kind, drugs, medication, or medical supplies, or any other goods, services or supplies prescribed for medical diagnosis, care or treatment.

  • http://www.northviewfamilydental.com/index.asp?N=dentist-Spokane-WA-NVFD-Referral-Program&C=461&P=12213
  • http://sunrisedental.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.rooseveltdental.com/services/dental-seattle-referral-program/
  • http://www.drscoles.com/patient-referral-program.html (sent via Yelp)
    • http://www.drscoles.com/patient-referral-program.html
    • http://www.fifedentalcenter.com/referral-program/
    • http://www.dovefamilydentistry.com/referral-program.html
    • http://www.travellefamilydentistry.com/patient-resources/patient-referral-program/
    • http://www.washingtonschoicedentalcare.com/vip-referral-program/
    • http://www.cowlitzriverdental.com/care-to-share.html
    • http://freddahmdentistry.com/?page_id=430
    • http://spokanevalleydental.com/SVDCareToShare.pdf

Wisconsin

  • http://www.doorcountydentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://www.madisonfamilydental.com/support/referral-program/
  • http://www.madisonnofeardentistry.com/welcome/referral-progam
  • http://valleydental.us/the-best-compliment/
  • http://www.oakparkdentalmadison.com/referral-program.html
  • http://cignodental.com/cigno-blog/everybody-wins-with-cigno-family-dentals-robust-referral-program/
  • http://www.cudahydentalassociates.net/
  • http://valleydental.us/dt_portfolio/patient-referral-program-2/
  • http://sharkushometowndentistry.com/referral-program/
  • http://byce-worman-dentistry.com/referral-program
  • http://www.dentalcareofvernonhills.com/patient_referral.html
  • http://bloomfamilydental.com/patient-resources/referral-program

Wyoming

  • http://pediatricdentistryofwy.com/index.php/promotions/contest-of-the-month/ email sent 10/10/15
  • http://www.hoekwaterdental.com/referal-program.html email sent 10/10/15

Action Codes

  • (A) sent email and copied their state board
  • (B) sent email and asked them to comply with rules
  • (C) Complaint filed with their state board