• 1 . Tell the patient to maximize / enlarge the window that they are looking at for the consultation .
• 2 . Tell the patient you will be instructing them to put their fingers in the mouth to move their lips and cheeks and that you will have them move their head certain ways ( up , down , left , right ) so that you can see .
• 3 . Tell the patient they will see a series of photos that you want them to mirror .
• 4 . It ’ s important that the patient be aware that you may need to do additional testing on the teeth and will most likely be taking an x-ray when he / she comes into the office .
• 5 . The video examination helps us narrow down what their potential treatment needs will be but may not provide a definitive answer .
• 6 . When ready to begin , tell the patient to wash his / her hands with soap and water for 20 seconds . Remind the patient to avoid touching any surfaces after he / she has washed his / her hands .
• 7 . When ready , create a patient chart by asking the pertinent demographic questions .
• 8 . Begin the exam by confirming any medications , medical conditions , social conditions , allergies , and dental history with the patient .
Getting ready for the exam
• 1 . Tell the patient to maximize / enlarge the window that they are looking at for the consultation .
• 2 . Tell the patient you will be instructing them to put their fingers in the mouth to move their lips and cheeks and that you will have them move their head certain ways ( up , down , left , right ) so that you can see .
• 3 . Tell the patient they will see a series of photos that you want them to mirror .
• 4 . It ’ s important that the patient be aware that you may need to do additional testing on the teeth and will most likely be taking an x-ray when he / she comes into the office .
• 5 . The video examination helps us narrow down what their potential treatment needs will be but may not provide a definitive answer .
• 6 . When ready to begin , tell the patient to wash his / her hands with soap and water for 20 seconds . Remind the patient to avoid touching any surfaces after he / she has washed his / her hands .
• 7 . When ready , create a patient chart by asking the pertinent demographic questions .
• 8 . Begin the exam by confirming any medications , medical conditions , social conditions , allergies , and dental history with the patient .