First Visit

Your First Office Visit

Your initial office appointment will consist of a consultation with one of our doctors to evaluate and determine your treatment needs. Occasionally, procedures such as extractions can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. Patients requesting or requiring general anesthesia or IV sedation require a pre-operative evaluation except in certain emergency situations.

X-Rays

If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. Even though you may have recent routine dental films, we frequently need to take a special x-ray called an orthopantomogram or Panorex

Please assist us by providing the following information before or at the time of your consultation:

• A surgical referral slip from your dentist or physician indicating why you are seeing us
• Bring any X-rays which were given to you
• A list of medications you are presently taking
• If you would like to register online through our secure server, click here. You can also fill out the form, print it, and bring it to our office.
• All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.

Important

Oral Surgery procedures are frequently covered by both medical and dental insurance. Many insurance companies REQUIRE an insurance referral from either or both of your insurance companies or they will not cover your treatment expenses. In many cases a referral is needed for each visit. These referrals can be done electronically but many REQUIRE a paper referral that you pick up at your primary care dentist or physician’s office. It often takes 3-5 days for you to obtain the necessary referrals. See our financial policy for more information