The first visit is extremely important. After all, this is when we get to know each other! Our providers gather information such as your medical history that may impact your oral health. Each new patient will be given a comprehensive dental examination that helps us customize the best dental care plan for you.
Your first visit as a new patient will last approximately one hour. This will allow plenty of time for you to have a personal discussion of your concerns and dental goals with Dr. Tonkin.
- Please arrive fifteen minutes prior to your first appointment to complete our new patient electronic registration.
- If you have any systemic health conditions, we ask that you provide a list of medications. A complete health history is needed for treatment planning.
- If dental records from a previous dental office could be useful (such as radiographs), please ask that office to transfer those records prior to the day of your appointment.
- Any dental insurance information (ID card) should be available for us to verify your coverage.
- Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The first appointment includes:
- Complete head and neck examination
- Screening for oral cancer
- Full mouth x-ray series or panoramic radiograph
- Intraoral photographs as needed
- Thorough evaluation of teeth and gum tissues to assess their health
- Preventive dental cleaning