What to Expect at Your First Visit
Our desire is to make your first visit to our practice a comfortable,
non-confusing experience. As you enter the office you will find
our reception desk located on your right hand side. If you have
downloaded your paper work and completed it before your arrival, we
will review it for you, copy any insurance information that you have,
and then finish processing your chart while you relax in the Reception
Area. Once your chart is ready, we will bring you back to the
Consultation Room where you will meet Doctor Rudd and visit with him
about your health history and any specific dental concerns that you may
have. When your visit with the doctor is complete, our staff will
bring you to our New Patient Chair and begin taking any needed digital
x-rays, and start your charting process. The doctor will soon
arrive and perform your examination, which includes an oral cancer
screening, a periodontal screening, and a thorough look at each
tooth. We will often utilize an intraoral video camera to show
you just what the doctor sees.
Once the examination is completed, Doctor Rudd will discuss with you
any treatment that you need and what options you may have to choose
from. Afterwards, you will be free to escape and visit with
Jodi about your future appointments. If you have a more complex
set of needs, he will have you come back at a later date and discuss
the various options with you once he has studied your case more
thoroughly. After you have decided which treatment options you
wish to pursue, and are comfortable with the financial arrangements,
you can schedule your treatment to begin.
At that point, we’re afraid your visit is over and you’ll be able
to move on with the rest of your day. You will be a survivor!