Initial Evaluation
The Initial Evaluation Process
Initial evaluations involve a 2-visit process: a virtual/telehealth visit to gather your symptom history, medical and dental history, prior providers and treatments, and other lifestyle factors that may be relevant to your care, followed by a single comprehensive in-person visit for your exam, review of findings, and treatment plan. The goal of the initial evaluation process is to gather all the information needed to make an accurate diagnosis and create a treatment plan for you.
Many of our patients have symptoms that have either not resolved or not successfully diagnosed by other dental or medical providers. Dr. Wang's focus is to find an accurate diagnosis for you first, because treatment is dictated by diagnosis. This is why we do not discuss treatment options before a full evaluation has been completed.
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1
Information Gathering
(Virtual/Telehealth)
Dr. Wang will review questions related to your symptom history, medical and dental history, prior providers and treatments, and other lifestyle factors that may be relevant to your care.
2
Clinical Examination
(In-Person)
The exam includes a dental and cranial nerve screening, an evaluation of the major muscles of the head/neck, jaw joint (TMJ) and jaw range of motion. Additional imaging or testing may be needed based upon symptoms.
3
Review of Findings
(In-Person)
Dr. Wang will review and discuss her findings with you. She encourages patients to ask questions along the way. Any additional imaging, lab work, and/or consultations with other specialists are arranged as needed.
4
Custom Therapy Plan
(In-Person)
Once a diagnosis is made, a custom therapy plan will be created and reviewed with you. Dr. Wang follows a conservative treatment approach to minimize the need for irreversible, invasive therapies.
What Happens After the Initial Evaluation?