First Visit | Midwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C.




First Visit

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, surgery can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. Insurance restrictions also may delay treatment, as many insurance benefits will not cover same day surgery unless it is for an emergency.

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation:

Your surgical referral slip and any X-rays from your dentist or physician if applicable. If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office prior to the appointment. If there is not enough time, pick them up and bring them to your appointment. Should additional films be necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
A list of medications you are presently taking.
Bring your current medical and dental insurance cards, so copies can be made. Bring any necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.
Driver's license or a state issued ID. (Utility bill or other correspondance showing current place of residence if the photo ID does not show the patient's current address.) If the patient is a minor, the patient's parent or guardian are responsible for providing this information.

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 19 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or power of attorney at the consultation visit. In Nebraska, a patient is considered a minor until the age of 19, and cannot sign any legal documents.

A pre-operative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV anesthesia for surgery. Restrictions for IV anesthesia include nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your surgery and an adult to drive you home after surgery.

Please alert the surgical staff if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.).