On your first visit to our office we'll get to know you and do some
important paperwork. It is important to find out if you have any medical
or dental problems that could affect your health. We would also like to
know what your long term treatment goals are.

We will examine your teeth and take any x-rays or other diagnostic
work that is necessary depending on the conditions present in your
mouth. A treatment plan will be suggested for your approval.
Appropriate appointments will then be arranged for your treatment.

X-Rays:

We do not take unnecessary x-rays in this office. The type and
frequency of x-rays taken is determined individually for each patient.
For example, someone who gets many cavities should have x-rays
taken more often than someone who rarely gets a cavity.

Infection Control:

Our office use a variety of methods to sterilize and disinfect. Dental
instruments are cleaned and then sterilized between patients by
methods that kill the AIDS virus and other microscopic organisms
capable of causing diseases. Common acceptable sterilization
methods include an autoclave that uses steam under pressure, dry
heat in an oven-like environment and chemical vapor sterilization.
Disinfecting procedures are used on surfaces and equipment that
cannot be removed for cleaning and sterilization, such as counter
tops, drawer handles, X-ray unit heads and light handles. Disinfecting
is done in the treatment room between patients to assure that the
room is clean for each patient.

We take "Universal Precautions" with all of our patients. That means
that we heat sterilize or autoclave all of our instruments and
handpieces between every patient. We use masks, gloves and
disposable items whenever possible to prevent transmission of
disease. Let us know if you have an allergy to Latex and we can use
another material. We want to treat you like you were part of our own
family. Rest assured that we care about your health and comfort. Let
us know if we can make your visit to our office better in any way!

Appointments:

Our normal work week is 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. Monday to Thursday.
If you must change an appointment please give us 24 hours notice so
someone else can be scheduled. Missed appointments are
expensive and troublesome to a dental practice.

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY OF PATIENTS

WE'RE HAPPY TO SERVE YOU

FIRST APPOINTMENT

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