Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options after reviewing your dental/medical history, vital signs, and appropriate diagnostic images, Dr. Lam and his team will discuss surgical preparation instructions and schedule a convenient time for your treatment. Our patient care coordinator can discuss this with you when you call our office to schedule an appointment.
Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:
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- Your surgical referral slip and any X-rays if applicable
- A list of medications you are presently taking
- If you have medical or dental insurance, please bring the necessary completed forms.
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IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit.
A pre-operative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing intravenous anesthesia for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your surgery. A responsible adult will be needed to drive you home. |
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Please alert our office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, Fosomax, etc.)
X-Rays
If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, please request that they forward them to our office. You can also pick them up and bring them with you to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our office.
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