Program Manual - Saint Louis University

C. CASE EVALUATION SESSION WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
1. Discuss diagnosis and treatment plan with the supervising instructor.
2. Have your records evaluated and approved. Establish a prognosis and
determine the treatment sequence with the instructor. Make sure to write
down on the patient’s chart all that was discussed and determined.
3. If extractions and other procedures are ordered, type the proper request on
the available forms and have the instructor sign it.
4. Verify the type of appliance to be used and its manner of placement.
5. The resident notifies the front desk to schedule an appointment for the
“consultation” meeting. If possible have both parents and the patient
present at this appointment.
D. CONSULTATION APPOINTMENT
1. Discuss diagnostic data and the treatment plan.
2. Explain the length and frequency of appointments, etc.
3. Have parents (or adult patient) sign the Informed Consent Form.
This must be signed by the legal guardian (no grandparents or
other relatives).
4. Order any necessary general dental treatment. (Be sure to refer to our
other departments, if possible.)
5. If extractions are necessary, make the proper arrangements.
6. Retake any unsatisfactory records.
7. If appropriate, place posterior interdental separation.
8. The resident and patient should schedule the appliance placement
appointment at the front desk.
9. If you anticipate a language problem, please have the instructor or clinic
director sit in with you during the consultation.
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