Save time at your first visit
Our new patient forms can be filled in online before your visit — the button below opens them in a new tab. Completing paperwork in advance means the appointment starts on time rather than in the waiting room. It also gives you the chance to look up the things that are easy to get wrong from memory — the exact name and dose of a medication, or the member number on an insurance card.
If you would rather go through the forms with someone, or you are not sure how to answer a question, call the front desk on (407) 894-1100. It is better to ask than to leave a section blank.
What the forms ask, and why
New patient paperwork at a dental practice usually covers three things: your contact and insurance details, your dental history, and your medical history. The last one is the part people are most tempted to rush, and the part that matters most.
Dental treatment is still medical treatment. Blood thinners change how a gum or an extraction site bleeds. Some bone medications affect how the jaw heals after surgery. Certain heart conditions can call for antibiotics before some procedures. Diabetes is closely linked with gum disease, pregnancy changes which X-rays and medicines are appropriate, and an allergy to latex or a local anesthetic needs to be known before anyone starts.
The dental history does a different job. Previous treatment, sensitivity, grinding, a bad experience in the past, or a long gap since your last visit all help the dentist understand what they are looking at — and how to pace the appointment.
What to bring
Practices commonly ask new patients to have the following with them. The front desk can confirm exactly what is needed when you book.
- Your completed forms, if you filled them in beforehand.
- A photo ID.
- Your dental insurance card, if you have dental insurance.
- A list of the medications and supplements you take, with doses.
- Details of any recent X-rays taken elsewhere, so they can be requested rather than repeated.
If you have questions about cost or coverage, the financial options page explains how dental insurance usually works and what to ask before treatment. To see the office first, take the office tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fill in the forms before my appointment?
It is not a condition of being seen, but it helps, and the forms can be filled in online from this page. Paperwork done in advance means the appointment time is spent on the appointment, and it gives you time to look up medication names and doses rather than guessing at the desk.
Why does a dentist need my full medical history?
Because several conditions and medications change how treatment is carried out safely. Blood thinners affect bleeding, some bone medications affect healing after an extraction or implant, certain heart conditions may call for antibiotics beforehand, and diabetes affects gum health. The dentist can only plan around what they know.
Should I list vitamins and over-the-counter medicines?
Yes. Supplements and over-the-counter medicines can matter too — some affect bleeding — so list everything you take regularly, including doses where you know them.
What if my health or medications change later?
Tell the practice at your next visit, or call beforehand if treatment is booked. A medical history is only useful if it is current, which is why you may be asked to review it from time to time.
Is the information I provide kept private?
Dental practices in the United States are covered by HIPAA, which sets rules for how health information is used, stored and shared. Ask the front desk for the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices if you would like to read it.
