Prepare Any Questions in Advance

Every patient is an important part of our team. If there’s something specific that you would like to discuss about your oral health care, please let us know. We are happy to listen and help.

If you like, bring a list of questions or concerns you may have for our dentist or dental hygienist. This will help create a more thorough consultation, prevent any missing information, and help us address all your concerns. During your appointment, we will review your dental care history, as well as discuss your oral health and well-being with you.

Arrive Prepared with All Pertinent Information

For your first visit with us, please have all pertinent information with you so we can confirm your identity, review your health history, and provide you with quality dental care.

This information includes but is not limited to:

• a current government-issued form of photo identification;
• your health information – including your medical and dental history;
• a complete list of all your current prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and/or natural supplements – please include the full name, dosage, and reason for taking the medication. If you have a preferred pharmacy, they can usually provide you with a complete list of your medications;
• a valid form of payment – we accept cash and most major debit and credit cards;
• if you have dental benefits – any dental insurance information;
• and any other information required for us to provide you with quality dental care.

Please bring a valid, government-issued photo identification card (such as a Driver’s License card, Ontario Photo card, Permanent Residence card, or Passport) and your health card with you.

If you have any existing health conditions and/or are taking any medications, please bring the relevant information. This includes a list of your prescribed medications with the full name and dosage of the medication along with the reason.

Please be sure to inform us in advance if there are any special considerations we need to be aware of and/or if you need to be pre-medicated prior to your appointment.

If this is your first visit with us and you have been getting regular dental checkups, this may mean contacting a prior dental office to have your dental history records forwarded to our office. We have a Release of Records form available for you to send to your previous dental office if they require an official written request.

Please have your preferred method of payment with you when you arrive. We accept cash and most major debit and credit cards.  If you have dental insurance, please bring any pertinent information regarding your dental plan. We will gladly file any dental insurance claims on your behalf as a courtesy to you.

Arrive at least 15-30 Minutes Before Your First Appointment

When you visit us for the first time, our team will take comprehensive records of your health history so that we have a clear picture of your oral healthcare and your needs.  We will ask you to fill out our New Patient forms as part of your registration process; please be sure to bring all relevant information with you to your first visit.  We will also be conducting a COVID19 screening and health history review.

Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes early so you have time to complete the new patient registration forms, review our office policies and any other relevant information, and complete a health history review.

Arriving early for your dental appointment helps us to address any issues with your dental insurance and/or medical history prior to your appointment time with our dentist or hygienist. Even if you have already completed the paperwork and have no questions, it’s still a good idea to show up a little early to your appointment so you do not feel rushed and it will ease any dental anxiety you may have.

Relax, You Are in Great Hands…

Beachstone Dental welcomes you to our dental office and we will guide you throughout the process. From our friendly receptionists and relaxing patient lounge to our treatment rooms, our space is designed to make you feel at home. Please feel free to ask us anything you like – we’re ready to help you with everything from scheduling appointments to our amenities to questions about dental procedures.

Our friendly team can help ease any dental anxiety or fear you have, and we have many ways of doing this prior to and during your treatment.  If this is your first visit with us, Dr. Prasad will sit with you prior to treatment so he can get to know you better and go over what the visit entails.

If your appointment is with our dental hygienist, she will clean and polish your teeth, conduct a full examination, and take x-rays. Afterward, Dr. Prasad will be consulted to check x-rays and conduct an additional examination of your teeth for signs of decay, check your gums for changes, and check signs of oral cancer or other diseases. He will always take the time to get to know you and address any questions and concerns you may have.

After the entire exam is complete, Dr. Prasad will talk with you about his findings. He will prepare recommendations for your total oral health and well-being. These recommendations will include your personalized full oral maintenance plan as well as the potential of any additional dental treatment that you and Dr. Prasad agree upon. If additional dental services are required, you will be presented with a treatment plan and an estimate. Together, we can create a healthy, effective treatment plan that best meets your dental and personal requirements.

At the end of your visit, we will take you back to our reception desk and take care of billing. We can schedule your next appointment for preventive care or for a respective procedure from your treatment plan.  We can prioritize and stagger your treatments to give you the smile you deserve in a time-frame you can afford.

Beachstone Dental strives to keep all of our patients up to date and educated regarding their dental care to make sure you fully understand all of your dental care options. We will do our utmost to make your experience as pleasant as possible.