Dental Implant Scam Warning: Protect Yourself from Fake Offers in Scottsdale

Think You Saw an Ad for Free Dental Implants from Alpers Dentistry? Please Read This First.

If you've come across an ad offering “Free Dental Implants,” and it claimed to be from us, you’re not alone. Recently, several patients have called our office after seeing misleading promotions using the Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry name.

Let us be clear: these ads are not from us.

It’s important to understand that these promotions aren’t placed by Alpers Dentistry, our marketing partners, or any reputable local dental provider. Instead, they’re part of a growing wave of third-party scams happening across healthcare designed to:

• Collect your personal data
  
• Pressure you into expensive, corporate-run treatment plans
  
• Or worse, misrepresent care you’ll never actually receive
  
  

These scams often use the names of trusted practices, like ours, to build false credibility. But behind the slick advertising, there’s no real connection to the people, technology, or compassionate care you’d find at our Scottsdale office.

⚠️ Seen a Suspicious Ad Claiming It’s From Us?

If you’ve received a “Free Implant” ad or text message claiming to be from Alpers Dentistry, we’d love to know. Please call us directly at (480) 998-3355 to verify the information or report suspicious activity. Your safety and trust are incredibly important to us.

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What’s Really Behind the “Free Implant” Pitch?

These so-called "free dental implant" offers are rarely connected to any real dental care. In fact, most of them are run by third-party marketing companies or lead-generation firms with no ties to licensed dental professionals.

These scams often pose as local clinics and misuse the names of trusted practices, like Alpers Dentistry, to appear legitimate. Their goal? To collect your personal information, sell your data to other businesses, and funnel you into a high-pressure sales environment that prioritizes profits over patients.

Here’s what you’re really dealing with:

• Companies that don’t provide dental services at all
• No affiliation with licensed dentists or legitimate practices
• Clickbait-style promotions designed to capture your name, phone number, and email
• Offers that lead to misleading consults or costly treatment plans at unrelated clinics

The result? Confused patients, wasted time, and no real care, only frustration and risk.

If you’re considering dental implants, be sure you’re working with a local, licensed dental implants team who will prioritize your long-term health.

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When “Free” Comes from Licensed Providers

Unfortunately, beyond the scams run by third-party marketers, there are also legitimate dental providers who use "free implant" offers as bait.

According to the American Dental Association, these false promotions might advertise a free consultation or limited service to get patients in the door, only to follow with high-pressure sales tactics, upselling, or incomplete pricing information.

While these providers may be licensed, their approach often prioritizes sales volume over meaningful patient care, and can leave patients feeling misled, rushed, or stuck with surprise costs.

Always look for a dental team that values transparency, education, and long-term outcomes over gimmicks.

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Why Alpers Patients Trust Us With Their Smiles

At Alpers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we’re a locally trusted practice that believes in transparency, integrity, and personalized care, not gimmicks. If you’re looking into dental implants, here’s what you can expect from us:

• ‍Real expertise. Dr. Kristopher Alpers is not only an award-winning implant provider, he also teaches and mentors other dentists in advanced implant techniques.‍
• Honest answers. We explain every step of your treatment clearly, with no pressure and no surprises.
• ‍Advanced imaging. We use state-of-the-art CBCT scans and digital planning to ensure your implant is placed precisely.
• ‍Continuity of care. You’ll work directly with Dr. Alpers and a dedicated team who know you, not a revolving door of providers.
• ‍Compassion-first approach. Whether it’s your first implant or your first time back to the dentist in years, we’re here to make you feel heard, cared for, and confident. Not to mention, a comfortable experience with dental implants.

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How to Choose a Trustworthy Dental Implant Provider

Doing your homework before committing to implant treatment is the best way to avoid scams and high-pressure tactics. Here are a few smart steps you can take:

1. Confirm the dentist's qualifications. Look for providers who are licensed, experienced in implant dentistry, and involved in ongoing education. For example, Dr. Alpers is not only an award-winning doctor, but he also is a mentor in the Implant Pathway program where he mentors other dentists in advanced implant techniques.

2. Read real patient reviews. Online testimonials and review platforms can offer insight into how a practice treats its patients. Consistently poor feedback is a red flag, especially when it mentions surprise costs or rushed care.

3. Ask about materials and labs. Quality implants are made from safe, biocompatible materials like titanium or zirconia. Don’t hesitate to ask which implant systems and labs a provider uses.

4. Insist on a thorough consultation. A reputable provider will take the time to review your health history, examine your mouth with proper imaging, and walk you through a personalized treatment plan, without pressure or gimmicks.

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Choose Trusted, Local, and Proven Care

Dental implants are a life-changing investment. One that deserves thoughtful planning and skilled hands. Don’t let a scam or sales pitch steer you down the wrong path. Instead, get real answers to your questions on the cost of dental implants, as well as insurance for dental implants. And, compassionate care from a team that puts YOU first.

Let’s talk about how we can restore your smile, with care you can truly trust.

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