Daydreams Procedure Center

Daydreams Procedure Center, located at 1471 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, is a specialized medical facility dedicated to providing pediatric dental surgery under general anesthesia. It is a QUAD A accredited facility, signifying its adherence to high standards of patient safety and industry best practices for a Class C ambulatory surgery facility. The center was founded by Dr. Darren Riopelle in March 2019, in collaboration with Anesthesia Practice Consultants, to address a critical need in West Michigan: the increasing difficulty for children to receive dental care requiring general anesthesia due to hospitals reducing or eliminating "block time" for dentistry. This led to dangerously long wait times, sometimes up to 3 to 6 months. Daydreams Procedure Center was established to offer a solution, providing prompt access to necessary dental surgeries, typically within 1 to 3 weeks. Daydreams Procedure Center boasts a comprehensive clinical team, including operating room-experienced pediatric dentists, MD anesthesiologists, licensed dental assistants, and pediatric nurses. They prioritize a safe and trauma-free experience for children, with procedures usually lasting 1 to 2 hours. The facility is state-of-the-art, equipped with multiple operating rooms and a family-friendly waiting area. They accept most insurances, including Healthy Kids Dental, and for those with insurance, the out-of-pocket cost is often around $500, with Healthy Kids Dental covering 100% for eligible patients. The center primarily serves children aged 3 to 9 who may have numerous cavities requiring extensive dental restoration. They can treat approximately 36 children per day, focusing on efficiency without compromising safety or quality. Parents can contact Daydreams directly or be referred by other healthcare providers. A pre-operative exam is conducted to ensure the child is a candidate for anesthesia, and post-treatment documentation is sent to the referring office. Daydreams Procedure Center has garnered positive reviews from parents, often praised for its calm environment and the team's ability to make children and their parents feel comfortable. They have recently moved to a larger facility to accommodate growing demand, which will also allow for the future inclusion of adult services like endodontics, oral surgery, and implants.