Terms and Conditions

Medical History Information: Please understand that it is important to disclose all information about your medical history to your dentist including medication used and allergies. Please update your dentist every visit about any changes in your medical history. Some medications can cause harmful reactions with dental anaesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics or other medications. Please be sure to provide us with the list of your medications /drug allergies.

Changes in Treatment Plan: I understand that during treatment it may be necessary to change or add procedures because of conditions found while working on the teeth that were not discovered during examination. I give my permission to the Dentist to make any/all changes and additions as necessary after consultations.

Complications: Complications may result from the use of dental instrument, drugs, sedation, medicines, analgesics (pain killers), anaesthetics, and injections include but not limited to)swelling, sensitivity, bleeding, pain, infection, numbness, tingling sensation in the lip, tongue, chin, gums, cheeks, and teeth (which is transient but on infrequent occasion, may be permanent), reaction to injections, changes in occlusion (biting), jaw muscle cramps and spasms, temporomandibular (jaw) difficulty, referred pain to ear, neck and head, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, delayed healing and treatment failure. The risks of complications from medications used/prescribed with general dental treatment include, but are not limited to, drowsiness, lack of awareness and coordination, nausea, allergic reactions, etc. which may be influenced by the use of alcohol, tranquilizers, sedatives or other drugs. It is not advisable to operate any motor vehicle or hazardous device while experiencing side effects of the medication we may prescribe.Antibiotics are known to decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so it is advised that the other contraceptive measures be taken during the administration of antibiotics.

X-rays/Photos: Modern dental x-ray equipment is extremely low-dose radiation. Diagnostic x-rays provide the dentists with valuable information about your teeth and supporting bone that cannot be evaluated otherwise. Our office takes the minimum x-rays to allow us to do a thorough exam for each patient. All patients 18 years and older will receive a full mouth series of intra-oral x-rays. Without these x-rays, we cannot do a complete exam of the entire mouth and jaw. We may also take photos of our patients before and after the treatment. Photos and x-rays might be used for company purposes.

Examinations: In the event that a patient requests only a specific problem to be addressed (i.e. broken tooth, pain in one area, etch.) this is considered a problem focused evaluation. X-ray will be taken in this specific area only and complete comprehensive examination will not be done. Please understand that this appointment will be for the treatment/diagnosis of an emergency/urgent need. Any future treatment of other areas will require additional x-rays and a complete exam. You will not be considered a patient of record unless this examination is completed.

Minors: We must receive written consent prior to performing any non-emergency dental procedures on a minor. Grandparents, step-parents, friends, relatives, etc. are not legally allowed to consent to dental procedures, unless they have been given written consent by the parent or legal guardian. Please do not send your child to an appointment alone or with someone other than yourself, unless you have filled out any necessary consent forms prior to the appointment, otherwise you may have no choice but to reschedule your child’s appointment to another day.

Medical Record/x-ray Request: By law we are required to keep a patient’s original x-rays and record in the office. Original x-rays or records will NOT be released. The patient or a designated person may request copies of their x-rays or records; however there is a fee for duplication. We also require a minimum of 5 days’ notice to copy x-rays. There is no fee for u to send ex-rays to a specialist that we refer you to.

Referral/ Second Opinion: Our General dentists perform the majority of all dental treatment. However, we want all patients to be aware that specialty fields exist in dentistry, particularly in the fields of oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, paediatric dentistry and endodontic. In some cases we may have to refer certain procedures out to a specialist. We would be happy to offer you the names of specialists in order for you to have a second opinion and/or have actual treatment performed by a specialist.

I hereby authorize my dentist at Oris Dental Centre to start the evaluation and examination and then proceed with and perform dental treatment as it will be explained to me after the evaluation. I understand that this is only an indication and subject to modification depending on unforeseen or undiagnosed circumstances that may arise during the course of treatment. I understand that regardless of any dental insurance coverage I may have, I am responsible for payment of dental fees.I certify that I have read and understand the above. I authorize the dental staff to perform any necessary dental service that I may need during diagnosis and treatment with my informed consent.

I agree that healthcare provider(s) involved in my care at this facility will access my health information through the Health Information Exchange System (NABIDH) in accordance with the Laws of the United Arab Emirates, Emirate of Dubai Legislation and Dubai Health Authority Policies.