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Cheney, Washington

New patient resources

Know what comes next. Feel ready when you arrive.

Simple guidance for your first visit, paperwork, treatment conversations, financing, and questions worth bringing with you.

The Collins Family Dentistry team caring for a patient
Welcome · examine · explain · plan

Your first visit

A clear beginning, not a rushed handoff.

Plan to talk, complete a thorough evaluation, and understand what the findings mean before choosing care.

  1. 01

    Complete your paperwork

    Forms are completed in the office. Arrive 15–30 minutes early so the team can help with questions.

  2. 02

    Meet the team

    You are introduced to the people caring for you and have time to share concerns, goals, and previous dental experiences.

  3. 03

    Examination and records

    Your visit may include an examination, appropriate X-rays, gum measurements, bite evaluation, and other records based on your needs.

  4. 04

    Review the findings

    Dr. Collins explains what he sees, what may happen without treatment, and reasonable options when more than one route exists.

03

Understand financing

Learn how treatment estimates, payment choices, and outside financing can be discussed.

Explore financing
04

Read patient stories

Hear how other patients describe the care and communication they experienced.

Read patient stories
05

Browse services

See how preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, orthodontic, and sleep care connect.

View dental services

Before you arrive

The useful details, in one place.

How early should I arrive?

New patients should plan to arrive 15–30 minutes early to complete forms in the office and ask any questions.

What should I bring?

Bring photo identification, current dental insurance information if applicable, a medication list, and information about relevant medical conditions or prior dental care.

Can my previous dentist send records?

Yes. Ask the previous office to send relevant X-rays and records before your appointment so the Collins team can review what is available.

Will treatment begin at the first visit?

The first visit usually centers on evaluation and planning. Urgent needs are handled according to the clinical situation and available time.

Your next visit

Your first visit can feel straightforward.

Request a preferred time and the office will contact you to confirm the appointment.