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Get a Trusted Second Opinion Before Committing to Major Dental Work

Big treatment plan? Expensive quote? Conflicting recommendations? Bring your X-rays, treatment plan, and quote to Seattle Dental Studio — Dr. Hasan Dbouk will give you an honest, independent review with no pressure to switch dentists.

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (258 reviews)
✓ Independent Review
✓ Written Findings Provided
Bring Your Records — X-rays, written treatment plan, and itemized quote help us review your case faster. No copies? Come anyway — we’ll take new digital X-rays during your visit.
Dr. Hasan Dbouk and the Seattle Dental Studio team in downtown Seattle
258+5-Star Reviews
5.0★Google Rating
No-PressureConsultation
Same-WeekAppointments
DowntownSeattle Location

Why Patients Choose Us for a Second Opinion

A second opinion only helps if it’s genuinely independent. Here’s how we approach yours.

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Independent Review

We don’t see your existing dentist’s notes before forming our own opinion. You get a clean, fresh evaluation.

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Written Findings

You leave with a written summary — what we agree with, what we’d do differently, and why. Take it back to your current dentist if you want.

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Honest Pricing

If we recommend treatment, we provide a written, itemized quote so you can compare line by line with the original plan.

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No Pressure to Switch

We’re happy to do the work, but you’re free to stay with your current dentist. Many patients use us only for the second opinion and go back.

How a Second Opinion Visit Works

Straightforward, thorough, and without the upsell.

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Send or Bring Your Records

Email us your existing X-rays and treatment plan ahead of time, or bring printed copies to your visit. We can also request records from the other office on your behalf.

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Independent Exam

Dr. Dbouk performs his own clinical exam, takes any X-rays we still need, and uses our intraoral camera so you can see exactly what he sees.

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Side-by-Side Comparison

We compare our findings with the original treatment plan, line by line. We’ll tell you what we agree with, what we’d do differently, and where the original plan may have gaps or unnecessary work.

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Written Summary & Your Choice

You get a written summary of our findings and an itemized quote if treatment is needed. You decide what to do next — with us, with your current dentist, or no treatment at all.

Common Treatment Plans We Review

If you’ve been quoted any of these, an independent second opinion can save you thousands — or simply give you peace of mind.

Major Restorative Work

  • Multiple crowns or bridges
  • Multiple root canals
  • Full-mouth reconstruction
  • Extractions vs. saving teeth
  • Replacement of older fillings or crowns

Implant & Tooth Replacement

  • Single dental implant plans
  • Multi-tooth or full-arch implants
  • All-on-4 or hybrid dentures
  • Implant vs. bridge decisions
  • Bone graft & sinus lift quotes

Cosmetic & Quote-of-Concern

  • Porcelain veneer plans
  • Smile makeover quotes over $10,000
  • Treatment quotes over $2,000
  • Conflicting recommendations from two offices
  • Treatment that doesn’t match your symptoms

Meet Dr. Hasan Dbouk

Dr. Hasan Dbouk — Dentist at Seattle Dental Studio

Dr. Hasan Dbouk

Lead Dentist & Founder

Dr. Dbouk built Seattle Dental Studio on a simple promise: explain everything in plain English, recommend only what’s genuinely needed, and never pressure a patient into treatment. That approach has made his second-opinion visits one of the most-requested services in the practice — especially for patients who’ve been handed a five-figure treatment quote and want a clear-headed, independent review.

Insurance & Financing

We’re an in-network provider for Delta Dental and accept most other PPO plans as out-of-network with full claim filing on your behalf. Most plans cover one comprehensive exam per year — which is often enough to cover a second-opinion visit.

✓ Delta Dental (in-network) ✓ Most PPO plans (out-of-network) ✓ CareCredit financing ✓ In-house payment plans

What Seattle Patients Are Saying

258 verified reviews · 5.0 average rating

★★★★★

"Came in for a second opinion on a five-figure treatment plan. Dr. Dbouk took the time to walk through every line item, told me what I actually needed, and saved me a huge amount. Honest, professional, no pressure."

Marcus T.
Google Review
★★★★★

"Got a quote elsewhere that didn’t feel right. Came here for a second opinion and Dr. Dbouk explained the X-rays in detail and showed me exactly what was going on. Whole different perspective."

Lauren K.
Google Review
★★★★★

"Most honest dentist I’ve seen. He confirmed I needed one of the procedures my old dentist recommended but said the rest could wait. Appreciated the straight talk."

Priya N.
Google Review

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Visit Us in Downtown Seattle

600 University St — convenient to Capitol Hill, Belltown, First Hill, and South Lake Union.

📅 Office Hours

  • Monday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • FridayBy Appointment
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Want to send your X-rays ahead of time? Call (206) 539-1725 for instructions.

📍 Visit Us

Seattle Dental Studio
600 University St, Suite 820
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 539-1725

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dental second opinion?
A second opinion is an independent review of a treatment plan you’ve already received from another dentist. We re-examine your X-rays, look at your mouth in person, and tell you whether we’d recommend the same treatment, a different treatment, or no treatment at all. The goal is clarity before you commit to expensive or extensive work.
Do I need to bring anything to my second opinion appointment?
Yes — please bring (1) your most recent X-rays from the other office (we can request them on your behalf if needed), (2) the written treatment plan and itemized quote, and (3) any photos or scans the other office shared with you. If you don’t have copies, come anyway — we’ll take new digital X-rays as part of your visit.
Does Seattle Dental Studio charge for a second opinion?
A new patient exam at Seattle Dental Studio includes a comprehensive evaluation and treatment-plan review at our standard new-patient rate. If you have current X-rays we can use, that may reduce the cost. Most insurance plans cover at least one exam per year, which often covers the visit. Call (206) 539-1725 and we’ll explain pricing for your specific situation before you come in.
What if you confirm the original treatment plan?
That happens often, and it’s a legitimate outcome — sometimes the first dentist was right. You walk away with peace of mind, a written copy of our findings, and the freedom to either continue with the original office or have us perform the work. We never pressure you to switch dentists.
What kinds of treatment plans should I get a second opinion on?
Any plan involving root canals, crowns, multiple fillings, extractions, dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, or a quote over $2,000 is worth a second look. Independent review can also help when one dentist recommends extraction and another recommends saving the tooth, or when treatment seems disproportionate to your symptoms.
How long does a second-opinion appointment take?
Plan for about 60–75 minutes for the exam, X-ray review, and consultation with Dr. Dbouk. We sit down with you afterward and walk through our findings in plain English — what’s actually needed, what can wait, and what the treatment options are. You leave with a written summary.
Will my insurance cover a second opinion?
Most PPO plans cover at least one comprehensive exam per year. We’re in-network with Delta Dental and accept most other PPO plans as out-of-network with claim filing. Call us at (206) 539-1725 with your insurance details and we’ll verify your benefits before your visit.

Get Clarity Before You Commit

Bring your X-rays and treatment plan to Seattle Dental Studio. We’ll give you an honest, independent review — no pressure, no upsell. Same-week appointments available.

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