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Dental Practitioner
30-45 minutes

Thorough Dental Evaluation

The Comprehensive Dental Exam template by s10.ai is meticulously crafted for dental professionals to document extensive findings from a detailed dental examination. This template encompasses sections for clinician information, patient medical history, clinical observations, diagnostic conclusions, and treatment strategies. It is perfect for recording comprehensive data during regular check-ups or when managing specific dental issues. The template guarantees thorough coverage of all examination aspects, including extra-oral and intra-oral evaluations, radiographic results, and treatment discussions. This organized framework supports precise record-keeping and enhances patient care decision-making, encouraging clinicians to adopt and integrate this tool into their practice.

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Template Structure

Organized sections for comprehensive clinical documentation

Practitioner Information:
[Enter full name, including prefix and role of clinician]
Type of Examination Performed:
[Describe the type of examination performed and specify if consent was obtained] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Presenting Symptom:
[Describe presenting symptom in the patient’s own words] (only include presenting symptom if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Dental Background:
[Describe relevant dental background, including previous treatments, last dental review, and dental habits] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Medical Background:
[Describe relevant medical background and surgical history] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Social Background:
[Describe relevant social background including smoking status, drug and alcohol use, work or study details] (only include social background if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Medications:
[List any medications patient is taking, including over-the-counter and herbal supplements] (Only include medication history if explicitly stated in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Allergies:
[List any allergies to medications, latex, food, or other] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Clinical Findings and Observations:
E/O Examination:
[Mention/describe any extra-oral examination findings such as lymph node examination, facial symmetry, TMJ examination (e.g., 3-finger mouth opening test), lips, etc.] (E/O stands for extra-oral in this section. Only include extra-oral examination findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
I/O Examination:
Soft-tissue examination:
[Mention/describe any soft tissue examination findings, including soft tissue examination findings on buccal mucosa, tongue, palate, floor of the mouth, vestibule, etc.] (I/O stands for intra-oral in this section. Only include soft tissue examination findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Oral cancer screen (FoM, palate, pharynx, soft tissues):
[Mention/describe any findings suspicious for oral cancer, if none specify 'NAD'] (Only include oral cancer screen if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Gingiva:
[Mention/describe any gingival examination findings, including color, contour, size, consistency, surface texture, position, bleeding position, exudation, amount of attached gingiva, gingival tension test, etc.] (Only include gingival findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Hard tissue examination:
[Mention/describe any hard tissue examination findings, including number of teeth present, missing teeth, dental caries, restored teeth, periapical problems, pathologic migration, overhanging restorations, impacted teeth, supernumerary teeth, wasting diseases (attrition/abrasion/erosion/abfraction), mobility grading, shade analysis, stains/deposits, etc.] (Only include hard tissue findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Oral Hygiene Status:
[Mention any findings on oral hygiene status, e.g., good/fair/poor based on OHI index, etc.] (Only include oral hygiene findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Occlusion analysis:
[Mention/describe any occlusion analysis findings, such as type of occlusion (Angles classification, etc.), overbite, overjet, crossbite, open contacts, crowding, facets, supra contacts, trauma from occlusion, Fremitus test, etc.] (Only include occlusion analysis findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Other I/O findings:
[Mention/describe any other intra-oral examination findings not captured in the previous sections.] (Only include other intra-oral findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Radiographic Findings:
[Describe which radiographs have been taken, whether the patient was consented for them, whether they were taken today or from a previous consultation. Specify findings from dental radiographs, noting any pathologies like caries, cysts, tumors, tooth positions, bone levels, etc., and mention comparisons with previous radiographs.] (Only include radiographic findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
[Mention/list any investigations, along with results, such as blood counts, hemoglobin, platelet count, bleeding time, clotting time, ESR, blood sugar, etc., include dates where possible] (Only include investigation results and dates if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
[Mention any biopsy findings.] (Only include biopsy findings if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Diagnosis:
[Provide the primary diagnosis and any differential diagnoses for the patient's condition] (only include diagnosis if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A. Never come up with your own diagnosis.)
Treatment Options Discussion:
[Outline treatment options discussion including risks, benefits, and alternatives discussed with the patient. Including rough cost for each treatment discussed if available.] (only include treatment options discussed if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A. Never come up with your own treatment options.)
[Include patient questions, concerns, and their decisions about the treatment plan] (only include patient questions if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Proposed Treatment Plan:
[Outline the proposed treatment plan, including any discussion on risks, benefits, alternatives, and patient questions.] (only include proposed treatment plan if explicitly mentioned in the transcript, contextual notes, or clinical note. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A. Never come up with your own treatment plan.)
Consent:
[Document patient consent for proposed treatment(s) and procedures] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Procedures Conducted:
[Detail the procedures performed during the visit, including steps and instruments used in detail] (only include procedural information if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Instrument Tracking:
[Enter instrument batch control identification numbers] (only include instrument tracking if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
[Coding of the dental service/s provided] (only include coding details if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Medications/Therapeutics:
[List any medicines or therapeutic agents prescribed, administered, or supplied during the consultation, including name, quantity, dose, and instructions] (only include medications and therapeutics if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Advice Provided:
[Summarize advice given to the patient, including oral hygiene instructions and follow-up care. Include fee estimates or signed quotations if applicable.] (only include advice given to the patient if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Follow-Up and Referrals:
[Detail any referrals made or received, including follow-up instructions and communications. Include fee estimates or signed quotations if applicable to follow-up appointments.] (only include follow-up and referrals information if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Unusual Events:
- [Document unusual sequelae of treatment, significant events, or adverse outcomes.] (only include unusual events if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Additional Digital and Laboratory Information:
[Include any additional digital information including CAD/CAM records, instructions to laboratories, and communications] (only include additional digital and lab information if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Final Notes:
[Include a summary of the treatment provided and discussions about future treatments or advice. Include any final observations or clinician's notes about the session.] (only include if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
Other Details:
[Enter details of substitute decision-makers or changes to consent arrangements, if applicable] (only include other details if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
[Document patient failure to attend and follow-up actions taken] (Only include this information if explicitly mentioned in the transcript or contextual notes provided. If normal or no abnormalities are detected, write NAD. If not mentioned write N/A.)
[Document if patient consent was given]
Sample Clinical Note

Example of completed documentation using this template

Practitioner Details:
Dr. Emily Carter, Dentist
Type of Examination Conducted:
Comprehensive dental examination conducted with patient consent obtained.
Presenting Complaint:
Patient reports sensitivity in the upper right molar region.
Dental History:
Patient has a history of dental caries, last dental review was six months ago. Regular brushing twice daily, occasional flossing.
Medical History:
No significant medical or surgical history.
Social History:
Non-smoker, occasional alcohol consumption, works as a software engineer.
Medications:
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Allergies:
No known allergies.
Clinical Findings and Observations:
E/O Examination:
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I/O Examination:
Soft-tissue examination: s10.ai
Oral cancer screen (FoM, palate, pharynx, soft tissues): s10.ai
Gingiva: Mild gingivitis noted with slight bleeding on probing.
Hard tissue examination: Caries detected on tooth 16, restored teeth 14 and 15, no missing teeth.
Oral Hygiene Status: Fair, based on OHI index.
Occlusion analysis: Class I occlusion with mild crowding in the lower anterior region.
Other I/O findings: s10.ai
Radiographic Findings:
Bitewing radiographs taken today, consent obtained. Caries confirmed on tooth 16, no other pathologies noted.
Diagnosis:
Primary diagnosis: Dental caries on tooth 16.
Treatment Options discussion:
Discussed options: filling for tooth 16, risks include potential need for root canal if decay is extensive. Estimated cost: £150. Patient opted for filling.
Proposed Treatment Plan:
Filling for tooth 16, with follow-up in six months for review.
Consent:
Patient consented to proposed treatment.
Procedures Conducted:
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Instrument Tracking:
Batch 12345
Medications/Therapeutics:
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Advice Provided:
Advised on improved oral hygiene practices, including daily flossing. Follow-up scheduled in six months.
Follow-Up and Referrals:
Follow-up in six months for routine check-up.
Unusual Events:
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Additional Digital and Laboratory Information:
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Final Notes:
Patient advised to monitor sensitivity and return if symptoms worsen. Future treatment may include orthodontic consultation for crowding.
Other Details:
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Document if patient consent was given:
Yes, patient consent was given.
Clinical Benefits

Key advantages of using this template in clinical practice

  • This comprehensive clinical template is designed to streamline dental documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in capturing essential patient information. With high-search healthcare keywords integrated, this template covers all critical aspects of a dental examination, from practitioner details to detailed clinical findings and observations. It includes sections for medical, dental, and social history, as well as specific areas for documenting extra-oral and intra-oral examinations, radiographic findings, and treatment plans. Clinicians can easily record patient consent, procedures conducted, and follow-up instructions, enhancing patient care and compliance. By adopting this template, healthcare professionals can improve their documentation practices, ensuring thorough and precise records that support optimal patient outcomes and facilitate seamless clinical workflows. Explore this template to enhance your practice's documentation efficiency and accuracy.
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