Did you know that this is all included in your routine examination?
- Updating your general health details
- Checking for pain and discomfort
- Checking the jaw joints
- Analysing the occlusion (bite)
- Assessing the soft tissue for infections or other conditions
- Oral cancer check
- Confirmation that previous dental work is satisfactory
- Recording measurements of the gums to assess for gum disease
- Examination of teeth for caries (tooth decay)
- Cross Infection Control (sterilisation and disinfection of treatment room and instruments)
- Treatment planning and note taking
- Planning and prevention of dental disease – caries, perio, oral cancer, tooth surface loss