Appointment Types

Which type of dental appointment is typically for a new issue or problem that needs to be addressed quickly?

• Comprehensive Oral Exam (Comp. Ex.)

• Periodical Oral Exam / Evaluation (POE)

• Limited Oral Exam / Evaluation (LOE)

• Emergency

What is the abbreviation for a Periodical Oral Exam?

• Comp. Ex.

• POE

• LOE

• CONS

What type of appointment should be scheduled for a new patient?

• Consultation

• Limited Oral Exam / Evaluation (LOE)

• Comprehensive Oral Exam (Comp. Ex.)

• Emergency

When should a Comprehensive Oral Exam be scheduled for new patients?

• When they have been seen at the office before

• When they are a new patient and would like a cleaning/exam

• When they are an established patient with no changes in health

• When they have been absent from active treatment for less than 3 years

Who qualifies as an established patient for a Comprehensive Oral Exam?

• A patient who has been seen regularly without any health changes

• A patient who has never been seen at the office

• A patient who has had a significant change in health conditions or has been absent for 3 or more years

• A patient who inquires about getting braces, veneers, extraction

Under which condition should an established patient be scheduled as a Comprehensive Oral Exam?

• If they have been in the office within the last year

• If they have been absent from active treatment for 1-3+ years

• If they are a new patient inquiring about braces

• If they have had no significant changes in health

How often should established patients get a periodical oral exam to maintain oral health and discover dental issues?

• Once a year

• Twice a year

• Every two years

• Only when they have dental problems

When should a patient schedule a periodical oral exam?

• When they request their "regular" cleaning

• If they had their last "regular" cleaning more than two years ago

• Only when they have a toothache

• If they had their last "regular" cleaning less than a year ago

What does a patient usually receive during a periodical oral exam appointment?

• A prophy and x-rays

• A tooth extraction

• A dental implant

• Teeth whitening

What is a Limited Oral Exam/Evaluation (LOE) designed to evaluate?

• A general check-up of dental health

• A specific oral health problem or complaint

• The whole mouth and all teeth

• A routine cleaning procedure