Oral Examination
& Oral Cancer Screening

It is recommended that a comprehensive oral examination is done on a patient’s first dental visit.

Your dentist will use this time, typically 1 hour, to ensure that all information is up-to-date. This will include:

• Your medical history, allergies, etc.
• Chart all existing conditions like:
  • Broken or missing teeth
  • Existing fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, dentures
  • Signs of abnormalities like lymph nodes, swellings, lesions, pigmentation
  • Signs of grinding, clenching, jaw joints (TMJ)
  • Position and occlusion of teeth
  • Soft tissue examinations
  • Oral cancer screening
• Take necessary x-rays and photos
• Diagnosis and recommended treatment plan with you based on findings
• Referrals to specialists as needed

It is recommended that the comprehensive oral examination be repeated every 3 years.

At Beaumaris Dental Care, Dr. Sara will carry out all the procedures while ensuring that you are comfortable throughout the examination.