New Patient Visit

Welcome

On behalf of our staff, we welcome you to our office. We are pleased that you have selected us to care for your dental needs and we look forward to your initial visit. We want you to know that we are committed to providing you with the highest quality of oral health care in the most efficient and gentle manner possible. We pride ourselves on making dentistry a pleasant and relaxing experience for you, while providing you with the best dental treatment.

As your team of dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continuing education. We regularly attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that we can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. We are also members of many professional dental associations which help us stay ahead of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

Your First Visit

We would like to tell you what you can expect on your first visit to our office. We will take the time to give you the personal attention you deserve and conduct a complete, comprehensive examination. This exam will include necessary x-rays allowing us to diagnose the condition of your mouth, teeth and gums. We also complete an oral cancer exam, as recommended by the American Cancer Society. We chart the existing condition of each tooth, such as: decay, fillings, crowns, fractured teeth, irregular formation, rotation, shifting of your teeth, or excessive wear. Dr. Hapney will complete an oral, facial and joint muscle exam, including an examination of the jaw joint. Our dental hygienist will measure the gum tissue around each tooth to detect periodontal disease and recession. We will also take photos to use as a record of existing conditions and to aid in planning future treatment. In most instances, your dental condition will be determined at this visit, and if needed, a suitable treatment plan will be discussed with you.

Our new patient registration forms are available on our website to download and fill out prior to your initial visit. If you don't have access to the internet or a printer, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment to complete registration forms. We look forward to your visit.

• I have to thank Dr. Hapney for making braces the most comfortable experience they possibly could be. She made me feel beautiful by giving me a smile – That is a wonderful thing.
  Russell Raddatz
  
• Being a denture wearer for quite a few years, this is the first set that truly is custom fit. I have been wearing this new set over a month and the look and feel is amazing! The time taken for setting and adjusting the teeth was very involved. The result of the custom set Dr. Hapney created, the time taken and the comfort is unbelievable. This is the closest to my own teeth I have ever experienced. Now I put them in in the morning and they are not removed until bed time. Thank you to all who made this happen. I am one very happy patient.
  Jan Slough
  
• Finally... a dentist I love! I am incredibly thankful for Dr. Hapney and Five Forks Dental Care! I appreciate all their attention to detail and personal care. I feel like family! I recently received veneers and couldn't be more pleased, after spending 30 years frustrated with my stained, spaced, spotted teeth! I can't stop smiling!
  Linda E. Waldschmidt