Monongalia County Health Department
  • HOME
  • SERVICES
  • News
    • Press Releases
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • MCHD Blog >
      • blog highlights
    • Video Library
    • Health Statistics
    • Education and Training
    • Posters
  • Dentistry
    • SMILE Express >
      • Portable SMILE Express Location Contact Form
      • SMILE Express Location Contact Form
      • Smile Express Referral Partner
    • Dental Services
    • Make an Appointment
    • Patients >
      • Child First Visit
      • Adult First Visit
      • Payment Options
    • Our Team
    • Contact
    • MCHD Dentistry Blog
  • Environmental
    • Contact Environmental
    • Food
    • Food Safety Training
    • Septic & Wells
    • Housing & Institutions
    • Recreation
    • Pools
    • Tattoo & Body Piercing
    • Rabies Control
    • Clean Indoor Air
    • Radon
    • Disaster Sanitation
    • Tanning
    • Fee Schedule
    • Online Permit Renewal
    • About Environmental Health
  • Clinics
    • Reproductive Health >
      • Family Planning
      • Adolescent Health
    • STD and HIV >
      • Syphilis
    • Immunizations >
      • Travel Clinic
      • School Immunizations
    • Communicable Disease >
      • TB Program
      • Influenza
      • Pertussis
    • Providers
  • Preparedness
    • COVID Dashboard
    • COVID-19
    • Testing & Vaccines
    • COVID-19 Links
    • COVID-19 Guidance
    • Mon Co. COVID-19 Stats
    • COVID-19 Press Releases
    • Recent Events
  • WIC
    • WIC Services
    • WIC Eligibilty Guidelines
    • WIC News
    • Doddridge County WIC
    • Harrison County WIC
    • Marion County WIC
    • Monongalia County WIC
    • Preston County WIC
    • Taylor County WIC
    • Breastfeeding
  • Mon QRT
    • QRT Press Releases
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Our Location
    • Board of Health >
      • BOH Meeting Agenda
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Job Opportunities
    • Notice of Privacy Practices
Picture

Adult First Visit

Picture

Your First Visit

Welcome to MCHD Dentistry!  We are so glad that you have chosen us as your new dental home and we look forward to getting to know you and your family over the years to come.


What Happens at Your First Dental Visit?


  • We strongly encourage you to arrive to your first appointment a few minutes early to allow us to get your information in order.  If we sent you any forms via text message or email, please be sure to have those filled out prior to your appointment.  It is also a great idea to bring a list of medications you are taking (over-the-counter and prescribed) and a copy of your insurance card if applicable.  
  • The first visit is scheduled with one of our dentists on staff.  After they have had a few moments to review your medical and dental history you will be called back to their operatory.  They will review your histories and assess the need for any consultations needed to provide care for you.  Radiographs (x-rays) will be taken to evaluate for tooth decay and also to diagnose any bone loss or any other pathologies.  A comprehensive exam that includes an oral cancer screening will also be completed.  If your oral cavity is relatively healthy and you are not in pain, you will be scheduled to have your teeth cleaned (scaled and polished). When time allows, your dental cleaning may take place right after your initial visit with one of our registered dental hygienists.

  •  If you have periodontal (gum) disease or if it has been a long time since you have been to the dentist for a cleaning, you may be rescheduled for a deep cleaning at a later time.  Either way, one of our doctors will provide an exam and take a few minutes to get to know you and your needs.  If he finds that you need additional work beyond the cleaning, we will get you scheduled and discuss your treatment plan in detail.

           
              
Make an appointment to see us every six months to keep your mouth healthy!

 

MCHD Dentistry
453 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
304-598-5108 Phone

304-598-5110 Fax
www.mchddentistry.com
Picture
Lee B. Smith, MD, JD
Health Officer
Monongalia County
Health Department

453 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Hours M-F 8:30-4:30
(304) 598-5100


Home Page
MCHD Services
Public Health Nursing
Environmental Health
WIC Program
MCHD Dentistry
Threat Preparedness
Food Safety Training

Provider Information
Health Statistics

Contact Us
Location/Directions
Training Opportunities
Job Opportunities
Privacy Practices
Website Notices

Contact Us
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter