Front desk and scheduling
New patient exam
Also called NP exam, new patient visit
The first visit for a new patient, usually with a full exam, X-rays and a health history review.
A new patient exam is the first appointment at a practice. It typically includes collecting forms, reviewing the health history, taking X-rays, a thorough exam by the dentist, and often a cleaning or a plan for one. These visits are longer than regular checkups, so the schedule needs more time. Ask new patients to arrive early and bring their insurance card, ID and any past X-rays.
Example at the front desk
The new patient exam is an hour and a half, and I emailed her forms to fill out first.