Patient Information

Appointments

We are excited to welcome you and your child to our dental practice and believe every child is entitled to a beautiful, healthy smile. Our mission is to make a difference in each of our patient’s lives by helping them appreciate healthy oral hygene. We love working with children and believe the prevention of dental disease and the establishment of good oral health is essential in the development of a healthy smile.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 706.355.3109. We will work with you to schedule a time convenient for you and your family.

New Patients

Easing Your Child's Fears

We know a visit to the dentist can be frightening for some children – especially a first visit – but we hope to avoid and conquer most dental fears. Sometimes it is normal for a child to cry at the dentist, especially if it is new experience. If this happens, please do not be disappointed in your child, yourself, or us – we will simply respond with care and praise.

What to Expect at the First Visit

At your child’s first visit, we will review your child’s medical history. Please read your Welcome Letter and bring your child's completed Patient History, Financial Policy and Privacy Statement. We will examine your child’s teeth and determine if x-rays and/or a cleaning is indicated. If any further treatment is necessary such as fillings or sealants, this will occur at a follow-up visit.

The Parents' Role

You are invited and encouraged to accompany your child to their cleaning and “check-up” appointment. This allows you to meet the doctor and clinical staff, ask questions and learn which oral hygiene techniques your child might need to work on. However, if any dental treatment is required, we request that you allow your child to enter the treatment area by themselves. This allows your child to establish an uninterrupted relationship with the doctor and staff and allows them to gain confidence during dental treatment.

New Patient Forms

Patient forms can be downloaded, viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't currently have Acrobat installed on your computer, you can download it for free at the Adobe site.

Welcome Letter
Patient History
Financial Policy
Privacy Policy

"I like going to Athens Dentistry for Children. They have a lot of fun toys, stickers & books...and Miss Brandi was really nice."

Savannah, 8