Patient Information

First Appointment

Your first appointment with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers, Inc. will be a consultation appointment. During this appointment your oral surgeon will review your health history, including all known health concerns, current medications, and allergies to assess any potential surgical risks. Your oral surgeon will then discuss with you what procedure(s) would need to be completed based on the recommendations of your referring dentist and examination of your x-ray. He will also discuss with you your anesthesia/ sedation options, the risks involved with any surgery as well as any that may be specific to your case, and what should be done in preparation for your surgery. Our front office personnel will prepare a treatment plan listing all planned procedures and will go over with you your estimated portion which will be due on the day of surgery.

In some cases, surgery can be performed the day of your consultation. However, patients requiring complex surgical procedures or having extensive medical histories will be scheduled for surgery on a later date to ensure proper medical evaluation and adequate surgery time is allowed. Following is a list of conditions or treatments that will necessitate a separate surgical appointment:

  • Artificial heart valve
  • Artificial hip or knee joint
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Currently taking blood thinners
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • Heart murmur
  • Latex allergy
  • Serious health problems
  • Surgical procedures requiring IV Sedation/General Anesthesia
  • Wisdom tooth removal
  • Various other complex procedures as determined by your oral surgeon

In order to better facilitate your visit, please provide the following information upon arrival for your consultation:

  • The referral slip provided by your dentist
  • Any recent x-rays (your dentist can forward these directly to our office upon your request)
  • Information for all medical and dental insurance programs in which you are enrolled
  • A list of all medications you are currently taking as well as any drug/latex allergies of which you are aware
  • The completed “Welcome To Our Practice” form that will be mailed to you prior to your visit. This form can also be found by clicking here.
  • All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian