Becoming a Member • Confirmation and Rescheduling • Continuing Education
Dentistry For Kids • Emergencies • Post-Op Care • Recalls/Checkups • Sterilization

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Becoming A Member Of Our Practice

To become a member of our practice we suggest that all patients begin with a new patient exam. This exam is a thorough clinical and radiographic examination of all teeth and oral tissues, as well as the jaw and bite relationship. After the examination process is complete the dentist can then properly diagnose your dental health and concerns. Recommendations and treatment options are then specifically outlined for you. Once this appointment is completed you are then considered a patient of our practice and will continue to see the same dentist each time you are scheduled for dental visits. This appointment is usually an hour in duration, and you should be prepared to inform our practice of any health issues or concerns, previous dental history and possibly any dental insurance information you may have.

Click here to email us for an first appointment.

Click here to download a new patient information form.

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Confirmation / Rescheduling Policy

It is our belief that in today's society, time is of the utmost importance. When you book an appointment with our office, we set aside valuable time in our schedule to provide you with the best possible service we can extend. Your appointment is confirmed to ensure accuracy on the part of both patient and practice. Our treatment records and documents are located and scrutinized prior to your arrival. After this has been completed our treatment room is prepared with your chart and any required materials for your appointment. We strive to maintain a punctual schedule for all involved, therefore we ask our patients to reciprocate by arriving at their appointments in a timely manner and whenever possible providing us with at least 2 business days notice in the event a change in your appointment is required.

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Continuing Education

Not only is it recommended, but required by many of the governing bodies of dental professionals that a minimum number of continuing educational seminars and workshops be attended each year. It is equally a high priority for our entire dental team. We pride ourselves in the high level of professionalism and expertise that the members of our practice possess not only in dentistry, but in inter-personal, verbal and communication skills demanded by todays competetive industry environment.

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Emergency Exams

If you are not a regular patient of our practice and are experiencing a dental emergency we will attempt to address your concern as promptly as our schedule permits.  The area of concern will be examined and diagnosed for you, then future arrangements can be made to complete any necessary work.

If you have an emergency, you can call us at 613-384-4224.

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Post-Op Care

After a procedure, it is important to monitor the area that has been affected. Click here for a list of things to keep an eye on when recovering from a dental procedure such as an extraction.

There are also some rules to follow after a tooth whitening procedure. Be sure to examine these rules or you could run the risk of ruining the procedure.

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Recalls / Check-Ups

A recall examination (a check-up) is a very important component of your dental health and relationship with your dental team. After your initial examination and treatment your oral hygiene condition will be evaluated and you will be placed on a recall interval schedule. These appointments will consist of a thorough cleaning, update of your medical history, radiographs if necessary and an examination from your dentist. These appointments are vitally important in the prevention of gum disease and tooth decay or loss. If we can detect a concern or condition while in the early stages it is typically easier to treat which is better for both patient and dentist. The dentist and hygienist decide what the appropriate interval will be. This will vary between three months and a year.

To book a checkup, call us at 613-384-4224 or email us here.

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Sterilization and Infection Control

Sterilization and infection control are exercised at an extreme level, both for the protection of our patients and staff. Heat sterilization is used for all instruments and handpieces that are used intra-orally, and powerful disinfectents are used on all other equipment and surfaces. Gloves, masks and protective eyewear are also an extension of our infection control protocols.

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