A. What are the 5 main things required to be gathered from a patient before treatment? B. From this gathered information, what do we need to consider?

A. Personal details - Full name, DOB, Address, Phone number Chief complaint - Why have they come in? Medical history- Health conditions, medications, hospitalisation, GP or specialist name and location of practice Dental history - Old practice? ortho? Fills? Exo's? gum disease? Social history - Different questions for different age groups use causal conversation, builds over time. B. Risk factors - More prone to dental diseases or poor oral health- diet, meds, social, smoking, alcohol, systemic conditions