Whether you are coming in for a routine check or exploring more involved treatment options, including treatment under general anaesthetic, Jane and the team at DENTL in East Melbourne have structured the first consultation experience to be clear, unhurried, and focused entirely on your needs.
Your First Consultation at DENTL
A Conversation Before Anything Else
When you arrive, you are welcomed into the waiting lounge and then brought through to the examination room when the team is ready. Before any clinical work begins, Jane sits down with you to understand your concerns and what you are hoping to address. This conversation is the foundation of everything that follows.
A Thorough Dental Examination
Once you are comfortable, Jane carries out a comprehensive dental examination, assessing each tooth individually to build an accurate picture of your oral health. Nothing is assumed and nothing is rushed.
Photography and Imaging On-Site
Following the examination, any necessary clinical photographs are taken. Two-dimensional X-ray imaging is available on-site, and for patients exploring dental implant options, DENTL also has a 3D CT scanner in-house for detailed implant planning without requiring an external referral.
Reviewing Your Results Together
After imaging, Jane moves with you to the consultation room to go through the photographs and X-rays together. This step ensures you leave with a clear understanding of your current dental health and what the clinical findings mean for your options going forward.
Your Treatment Plan and Quote
The DENTL team then takes the time to prepare a personalised treatment plan, complete with an itemised quote and a proposed timeline. You have the opportunity to review everything before making any decisions.
Considering Treatment Under General Anaesthetic?
If you are an anxious patient or require more extensive treatment, general anaesthetic may be an appropriate option. Jane guides patients through this pathway from the very beginning.
Completing Your Anaesthetic Forms
At your first appointment, Jane will ask you to complete anaesthetic forms. These are reviewed by DENTL’s anaesthetist to confirm that general anaesthetic is suitable for your individual circumstances and medical history.
Receiving Your Information Package
Once suitability is confirmed, DENTL sends you a comprehensive information package covering everything you need to know ahead of your treatment day, including preparation requirements and what to expect when you arrive.
On the Day of Treatment
DENTL asks that you have someone bring you in on the day of your procedure. Before treatment begins, you will go through a pre-operative assessment with Jane and the anaesthetist to ensure everything is in order.
After Your Procedure
Following treatment, DENTL recommends that a support person collects you and stays with you for the remainder of the day. It is also a requirement that your carer remains with you for at least 24 hours after your procedure. The team ensures your care is organised and that you are comfortable before you leave the practice.
Book Your First Consultation at DENTL East Melbourne
Ready to meet Jane and the DENTL team? Call (03) 8820 1699 or complete the booking form below to arrange your first consultation in East Melbourne. The team looks forward to seeing you.
