Prepare for dental care

Dental Treatment Conversation Planner

Prepare questions and capture an explanation from your dental professional.

This worksheet does not choose treatment or tell you what is right for you.

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Before the conversation

Make a little room for what matters to you

Bring your questions, preferences, and concerns into the conversation.

What I understand has been proposed What I most want to understand Practical preferences or concerns I want to discuss

Questions to bring

Keep the conversation open

Use these neutral prompts to ask for the information you need.

1. What is the goal of the care you are discussing?2. What benefits, risks, and alternatives should I understand?3. What could happen if I wait or decide not to proceed?4. What questions should I ask before making a decision?5. What should I contact the office about after today’s conversation?

Capture the explanation

Write down what you heard

Notes can help you keep track of points you want clarified later.

What the dental professional explained Terms I want clarified Next step the office asked me to take

Sources

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Oral Compass · v0.1.0 · July 26, 2026 · Printable version available.

Dental Treatment Conversation Planner

Make a little room for what matters to you

Keep the conversation open

Write down what you heard

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