WHEN YOU FIRST MEET A NEW PATIENT, YOU DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THEM. THE DENTAL INTERVIEW WILL HELP TO IDENTIFY A PATIENT’S WANTS, NEEDS, AND CONCERNS WHILE ALSO BUILDING RAPPORT. IF USED TO ITS FULL EXTENT, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL BARRIERS TO ACCEPTING TREATMENT PRIOR TO THE PATIENT EVEN WALKING INTO YOUR PRACTICE.
- What are the long-term goals for your oral health?
- What is the primary concern you’d like us to address today?
- On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with your current smile and oral health?
- Is your current oral health impacting your life? If so, how?
- Have you seen another dentist about your concerns? If so, how long ago?
- What went well, and what would you like to see differently?
- When it comes to dental anxiety or fear, how would you rate yourself?
- Dental work doesn’t bother me
- I have low to moderate dental anxiety and would consider relaxation or sedation options
- I have high dental anxiety & fear and would prefer to be asleep for my procedures
- How quickly would you prefer to get started with treatment?
- Are you interested in replacing any missing teeth?
- If so, would you be okay with replacing your teeth with something you’d have to remove every night?
- Do you prefer to break your appointments up into smaller visits or get as much done at one time?
- Do you prefer to pay for your dental services in full, or would you rather consider breaking your bill up into low or no-interest monthly payments?
- If you love treats as much as our team does, what is your favorite treat?
