New Patients
Your first visit
Everything you need to feel at home from the moment you walk through the door.
What to expect
Your first comprehensive checkup takes about 45 minutes: a relaxed conversation about your history and goals, a thorough examination, X-rays where needed, a professional clean where appropriate, and a clear discussion of anything we find, with no pressure and no surprises.
Before you arrive
Complete your medical and dental history form before your visit, or arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to fill it in at reception.
Why we need this information
What to bring
- Your health fund membership card, for HICAPS on-the-spot claiming
- A list of current medications
- Any recent X-rays from a previous dentist, if you have them
Questions
New patient questions
Are you taking new patients in Caloundra?
Yes. Dr Kim Johnson, Dr Andrew Dunn and Dr Joshua Granatelli are welcoming new patients of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents. Dr Ashley Dent’s books are currently closed. You can book online any time, or call reception on (07) 5438 2225.
What happens at my first visit?
A new patient checkup takes around 45 minutes. Your dentist reviews your medical and dental history, checks your whole mouth including an oral cancer screening, and takes X-rays where needed. You will see what we see on the chairside screen, and we talk you through your options and costs before anything goes ahead.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Please complete our online medical history form before you arrive, and bring a list of any medications you take. If you have private health insurance, bring your health fund card.
Which health funds are you a preferred provider for?
We are preferred providers for HCF, CBHS, TUH, Westfund, RT Health, Teachers Health, UniHealth, Union Health, and Nurses and Midwives Health. If you hold private health insurance, we can give you a quote before your treatment so you know your out-of-pocket cost up front.
Will I see the same dentist every time?
Yes. Continuity of care matters to us. Seeing the same dentist builds trust, makes each visit easier, and helps ease dental anxiety, so you will see your own dentist at every visit.
Where are you, and is there parking?
We are at 17 Mayes Avenue, Caloundra, with a patient carpark off Third Avenue. A ramp gives step-free access from the carpark, and our surgeries are designed for wheelchair access.
Ready to join the Adentica family?
Book online any time, or call us during reception hours.