Your Dental Home in Erie, PA Starts Here
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment sets the foundation for your care. Our friendly team will review your medical and dental history, and any current concerns, then perform a thorough examination of your teeth and gums using advanced digital imaging. You’ll leave with clear answers about your oral health and a personalized plan. Most new-patient visits are comfortable, conversational, and designed to help you feel at home from the first hello.
What Should I Bring to My First Dental Appointment?
Bring your insurance card, a photo ID, and any medical records related to your visit. CCA Dental Group will also send you a link to secure online forms to complete at home before your appointment, which saves time at check-in. If you have questions about what to bring, call 814-868-3647 or text 814-205-9164.
Patient Forms Made Simple
Once your appointment is scheduled, we’ll send instructions for completing all required forms through our secure online patient portal — no clipboard, no waiting-room paperwork.
Insurance, Payment Plans & Financing
Finances should never stand between you and a healthy smile. We accept most insurance plans, cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Flexible payment plans and financing through CareCredit let you spread treatment costs into manageable monthly payments. Have a question about your specific plan? Our front office team is happy to verify your coverage before your visit.
Being Our Patient Is Easy
Two-Way Texting
Text us at 814-205-9164 to ask questions, confirm appointments, or reschedule — no phone tag required. We respond as quickly as we can, usually within business hours.
Beyond texting, we make every visit effortless: automatic appointment reminders by mail and phone, paperless electronic charting for easy access to your records, and electronic insurance claims filed daily so you’re never buried in paperwork.
Patient Education Library
Great dental care doesn’t end when you leave the chair. Our growing patient education library gives you clear, trustworthy answers about treatments, home care, and oral health — so you can revisit anything we discussed at your appointment, anytime.