Dental New Patient Intake Checklist: Records & Consent

Ensure a smooth and compliant new patient onboarding! This Dental New Patient Intake Checklist simplifies record gathering, consent verification, and initial assessment, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency for your dental practice.

This Template was installed 2 times.

Patient Demographics & Contact Information

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Collect essential patient details like name, address, phone number, emergency contact, and insurance information.

Patient First Name

Patient Last Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Patient Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Medical & Dental History

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Gather information about past medical conditions, allergies, medications, previous dental treatments, and family dental history.

Past Medical Conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Hypertension)

Current Medications (including dosage)

Blood Pressure (Systolic)

Blood Pressure (Diastolic)

Allergies (e.g., Penicillin, Latex)

Previous Dental Work & Concerns (including orthodontics)

Date of Last Dental Visit

Family History of Oral Health Issues

Chief Complaint & Reasons for Visit

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Document the patient's primary concerns and the purpose of their appointment.

Describe Your Primary Concern

Select All Reasons for Visit

If 'Other' selected, please specify:

Date of Last Dental Visit

Approximate Pain Level (1-10)

Insurance Verification & Authorization

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Confirm insurance coverage and obtain necessary pre-authorizations.

Patient Insurance Carrier

Policy Number

Group Number

Subscriber's Birth Year

Coverage Type (e.g., HMO, PPO)

Verification Date

Authorization Required?

Authorization Number (if applicable)

Consent Forms & Disclosures

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Review and obtain patient signatures on relevant consent forms, including HIPAA, financial policy, and treatment authorization.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgment

Financial Policy Acknowledgment

Detailed Explanation of Treatment Risks and Benefits (Dentist Notes)

Patient Signature

Date of Signature

Release of Information (if applicable)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., insurance card copy)

Review of Treatment Plan & Estimates

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Discuss proposed treatment options with the patient, provide cost estimates, and confirm understanding.

Detailed Treatment Plan Discussion

Estimated Total Treatment Cost

Patient Portion Estimated Cost

Payment Options Discussed

Next Appointment Scheduled (if applicable)

Patient Understanding of Treatment Plan

Patient Signature Acknowledging Treatment Plan & Estimate

Patient Acknowledgment & Signature

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Ensure patient acknowledges receipt of information and signs all required forms.

Patient Printed Name

Patient Signature

Date of Acknowledgment

Patient Comments/Questions (Optional)

Do you understand the financial policy?

Do you understand the HIPAA Notice?

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