First Visit

You can prepare for your initial consultation by filling out your medical and dental histories and reviewing the HIPPA agreement.

You can fill them out online using our secure server by clicking here. You can print them out and complete them before you come to the office for your appointment, or you can come to your appointment a few minutes early to fill them out in the office. After your paperwork is complete, your first appointment will consist of a review of your medical & dental history, radiographic (x-ray) and clinical examination. After your examination we will explain your diagnosis and treatment options. We will take the time to answer any questions you have regarding your treatment. After your consultation, we will be able to schedule you an appointment with the appropriate amount of time for the specific treatment that you need.

In some cases, your treatment can be completed at the time of your consultation. This is determined on a case by case basis. We work closely with your general dentist and will keep him/her informed of our recommendations and any treatment provided.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your initial visit:

• Your referral slip and any X-rays if applicable
• A list of medications you are presently taking
• If you have dental insurance, bring your insurance card.
  

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, heart murmur, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.), if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) or if you have allergy to any medications (i.e. sulfa, penicillin, aspirin, etc.).

X-Rays

We will be taking several x-rays during the course of our examination and treatment. In our office we use the DEXIS digital radiography system. This advanced dental x-ray system allows us to magnify, manipulate and enhance these x-ray images to aid in diagnosis, patient education, and treatment.

If your dentist has taken x-rays, they may include them in their referral. We will review these x-rays in addition to the digital x-rays that we will be taking during our consultation and treatment.