{"id":683,"date":"2024-12-20T15:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T15:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docsottawa.com\/?page_id=683"},"modified":"2026-04-15T20:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:42:31","slug":"first-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/docsottawa.com\/first-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"First Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron no-overlay contentpage-jumbotron inner-banner\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/docsottawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/First-Visit.png');\">\r\n<h1 class=\"display-1 w-100 mx-auto text-white fw-bold text-center\">First <span class=\"primary-color\">Visit<\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p>Protect Your Oral Health With Regular Visits To Your Dentist, Supplemented By The Specialty Services Provided At DOCS.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Section 1 -->\r\n<section class=\"section-services-introduction section-two-col sec-tw-col-re bg-light px-4 mt-0 mt-lg-0 mb-0\">\r\n<div id=\"arrow-link\" class=\"row container-xl px-0 py-4\">\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 px-2 pt-0 mt-5 px-lg-3 py-lg-5 px-xxl-0 pt-lg-3\">\r\n<h2 class=\"h1 gf-montserrat fw-bold m-0 px-lg-0 pt-lg-0\">What to Expect at <span class=\"d-block primary-color fw-bold\"> Your First Visit <\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-lg-6 p-4 pt-0 p-sm-5 pt-sm-0 p-lg-6 text-dark\">\r\n<p class=\"mt-4 mt-lg-0\">Attending a dental specialist\u2019s office for the first time can be intimidating, especially if the patient is unsure what the appointment will involve. At DOCS, we strive to ensure that all patients feel comfortable asking questions and are cared for at every step. Below, we\u2019ve outlined a basic step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect during the first appointment at DOCS.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- Section 2 -->\r\n<section id=\"section-treatment\" class=\"section-featured-services visit-featured mx-auto pt-5\">\r\n<h2 class=\"pt-5 h6\">Learn more about our treatment plan process<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"row card-row px-xl-0 mt-xl-5 container-xl justify-content-center\">\r\n<div class=\"bg-image-bx col-lg-6 p-0\">\r\n<div class=\"bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rectangle-38-1.webp');\">\r\n<h3 class=\"bg-card-title font-26 gf-montserrat pb-3\">Getting Checked In<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"card-text\">For a patient&#8217;s first visit, they are greeted by one of our administrative staff and asked to sit in our waiting area. The clinical assistant will get them and take any X-rays needed for the assessment. After, the patient is brought into the operatory.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"bg-card-link\" href=\"#section-contact\"> arrow link<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bg-image-bx col-lg-6 p-0\">\r\n<div class=\"bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rectangle-38-1.webp');\">\r\n<h3 class=\"bg-card-title font-26 gf-montserrat pb-3\">Consultation and Review<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"card-text\">The assistant will start the consultation by reviewing the patient&#8217;s medical history and confirming why they were referred to our office. Then, the assistant will review the explanation of the treatment they were sent here for. Once that is completed, the assistant will go to the doctor to join the appointment.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"bg-card-link\" href=\"#section-contact\"> arrow link<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bg-image-bx col-lg-6 p-0 border-top\">\r\n<div class=\"bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rectangle-38-1.webp');\">\r\n<h3 class=\"bg-card-title font-26 gf-montserrat pb-3\">Conversation About Next Steps with The Doctor<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"card-text\">The doctor will perform an intra-oral exam, review the x-rays, confirm that treatment is required, review the treatment plan with the patient, and answer any questions they may have. This part of the appointment is important for the patient to get as much information about the treatment plan as possible to feel more at ease.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"bg-card-link\" href=\"#section-contact\"> arrow link<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bg-image-bx col-lg-6 p-0 border-top\">\r\n<div class=\"bg-image\" style=\"background-image: url('\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Rectangle-38-1.webp');\">\r\n<h3 class=\"bg-card-title font-26 gf-montserrat pb-3\">Booking The Next Appointment<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"card-text\">The patient is then brought to the receptionist and given an estimate for the proposed treatment. The estimate is then submitted to their insurance company, and, depending on the treatment plan, the patient can schedule the next appointment(s).<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"bg-card-link\" href=\"#section-contact\"> arrow link<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- Section 3 -->\r\n<section class=\"section-history pb-6 px-4\">\r\n<div class=\"history-wrap bg-primary container-xl py-9 px-7\">\r\n<div class=\"row g-4\"><!-- Personal Medical History Form -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 pe-8\">\r\n<div class=\"history-card\">\r\n<h3 class=\"heading f-open-sans\">Personal Medical History Form<\/h3>\r\n<p>Please complete and submit this form prior to your first appointment with us.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-white\" href=\"\/for-patients\/#consent_forms\">See All Forms<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- Informed Consent Forms -->\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6 pe-8\">\r\n<div class=\"history-card\">\r\n<h3 class=\"heading f-open-sans\">Informed Consent Forms<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"pb-3\">To be signed at the time of treatment in our office. Please review ahead of time. If you have any questions or concerns we will be happy to discuss them with you at the time of your appointment.<\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-white\" href=\"\/for-patients\/#consent_forms\">See All Forms<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- Gallery Section -->\r\n<section id=\"section-gallery\" class=\"section-gallery overflow-hidden\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n<div class=\"container-lg text-center px-20\">\r\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Check out our space!<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-content\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"container-fluid px-0 pt-8 pb-6 gallery-wrapper container-xl justify-content-center\">\r\n<div class=\"nav-container d-none d-lg-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"gallery-swiper-prev swiper-button-prev\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gallery-swiper-next swiper-button-next\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gallery-swiper overflow-hidden\">\r\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n<div class=\"slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/hm-slider-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n<div class=\"slide-inner\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n<div class=\"slide-inner\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"swiper-pagination\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<!-- \r\n<section id=\"section-reviews\" class=\"section-reviews py-8 px-4 overflow-hidden\">\r\n   <div class=\"container-lg top-content text-center px-20\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"heading py-2\">Here what our <br>patients have to say!<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"mb-0 mx-auto text-content\">\r\n      <\/p>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"container-fluid px-0 py-6 reviews-wrapper container-xl justify-content-center\">\r\n      <div class=\"reviews-swiper overflow-hidden\">\r\n         <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\r\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n               <div class=\"slide-inner\">\r\n                  <div class=\"review-content-box bg-white text-center py-6 p-4\">\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mb-3\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                     <p class=\"mt-4 mb-4\">I had the best dentist experience ever. Great team, friendly, they explained the whole process in detail, true professionals. I highly recommend Dr. Jacob Fitzgerald and his team.\r\n                        <span class=\"d-block fw-bold mt-2\">\u2014 Jason Keller<\/span>\r\n                     <\/p>\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Review-Logo-500x281-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n               <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n               <div class=\"slide-inner\">\r\n                  <div class=\"review-content-box bg-white text-center py-6 p-4\">\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mb-3\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                     <p class=\"mt-4 mb-4\">First consult with Dr. Brent Johnson. Staff was extremely professional and friendly... punctuality was nice to see as well and much appreciated. Thank you!\r\n                        <span class=\"d-block fw-bold mt-2\">\u2014 Daniela Randazzo<\/span>\r\n                     <\/p>\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Review-Logo-500x281-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n               <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n               <div class=\"slide-inner\">\r\n                  <div class=\"review-content-box bg-white text-center py-6 p-4\">\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid mb-3\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                     <p class=\"mt-4 mb-4\">Great and consistent service at this location. I have been a patient for 35 years and I would highly recommend this office for any Periodontal needs.\r\n                        <span class=\"d-block fw-bold mt-2\">\u2014 Gilles Manor<\/span>\r\n                     <\/p>\r\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Google-Review-Logo-500x281-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n               <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n         <\/div>\r\n         <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n<\/section>-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width-template.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-683","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Expect on Your First Visit | DOCS Ottawa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn what to expect during your first visit at DOCS Ottawa. 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