WEST CHESTER, Ohio — A West Chester mother is warning others about unexpected dental charges after her son received a $379 bill for what was expected to be a free routine cleaning covered by insurance.

Theresa Warren's family had been going to the same dental practice for a decade, with cleanings always covered as in-network services. Her son's six-month checkup appeared routine until the surprise bill arrived weeks later.

"That was supposed to be free to him to end up costing a week of his salary," Warren said.

When Warren called the dental office for answers, she discovered the issue: a subcontracted dentist had performed the examination.

"They said that day we had a subcontracted dentist come in. And that is the dentist that performed the exam. And he's not a participating provide

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