Health History Form

Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants | 250 East 7th Street, Suite D, Upland CA, 91786 | 909-982-4169

PATIENT INFORMATION

HEALTH HISTORY

Your general health constitutes an important factor, and in combination with other causes, may influence the course of periodontal disease. To assure your health during therapy and to assist in establishing a thorough diagnosis for successful treatment, please complete this confidential form.

Please check the appropriate box in answer to the following questions.

Are you in good health?
Are you now being treated by a physician?
Are you taking any drugs or medication?
Have you ever been hospitalized?
Have you ever had excessive bleeding requiring special treatment?
Do you have diabetes?
Has anyone in your family ever had diabetes?
Have you ever experienced continuous excessive thirst or frequent night-time urination?
Have you lost weight (with good appetite)?
Do injuries or cuts heal very slowly?
Does your mouth frequently seem dry?
Do you consider yourself to be under mental or emotional stress?
Do you smoke?
(For females) are you pregnant?
Have you ever had any of the following?
Heart Disease
Swelling of ankles or feet
Pain, pressure, or tightness in chest
Heart Attack
Rheumatic fever
Low Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
Fainting or dizzy spells
Frequent or severe headaches
Kidney or liver disease
Hay fever, sinus problems
Osteoporosis
Headaches when lying down
Nervous breakdown, psychotherapy
Lung disease (TB, asthma, emphysema)
Hepatitis, liver disease, yellow jaundice
Arthritis sore joints
Tumor or cancer
Blood trouble, anemia, leukemia
Venereal disease
X-ray, cobalt, radium treatments
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Chest pain on mild exertion
Have you become sick from, shown an allergy to, or been told not to take:
Antibiotics
Codeine
Novocaine, xylocaine, other dental anesthetics
Penicillin
Aspirin
Demerol
Are you now taking any of the following:
Hormones (including birth control pills)
Dilantin
Anticoagulants
Tranquilizers
Steroids or cortisone
Are you now taking or using medicines for:
Diabetes (pills or shots)
Sleeping
Heart/blood pressure (digitalis, nitroglycerin, reserpine)
Stomach trouble (ulcer or other)
Nerves (tranquilizers)
Headaches
Blood (liver or iron pills)
Arthritis or osteoporosis
Allergy
Thyroid
Psychotherapy
Infection
Are you now:
On a prescribed diet
Wearing contact lenses

DENTAL HISTORY

Please check the appropriate box in answer to the following questions.

Do your gums or teeth hurt now?
Do your gums bleed?
Are you aware of a bad taste or odor in your mouth?
Have you had gum boils or abscesses within the past three months?
Have you had a toothache within the past three months?
Are any of your teeth particularly sensitive to hot or cold?
Do you have frequent blisters or canker sores on your lips or mouth?
Have you ever had “trenchmouth” or “pyorrhea”?
Have you ever had a burning sensation of the tongue?
Does your jaw ever get “out of joint”, “click”, or cause pain?
Do you clench or grind your teeth?
Have you ever had periodontal (gum) treatment?
Have you ever been treated by a periodontist?
Have you ever had orthodontic treatment (braces)?
Are you unusually apprehensive about dental treatment?
Do you clean between your teeth?
Have you ever been shown how to use dental floss?
Have you had any teeth extracted within the past five years?
Have you ever been tested for AIDS?

Patient Statement and Signature:
To the best of my knowledge, the above information I have noted is correct.

FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

I understand I am financially responsible to Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants for all charges for services received and that payment is due in full at the time such services are rendered. All accounts not paid within 30 days of treatment shall be subjected to a late payment fee of 1.5 % per month of the adjusted balance, or 18% annual percentage rate. Such late payment fee shall be waived for any account paid in full within 90 days of treatment. The undersigned agrees, whether he/she signs as agent or as patient, that in consideration of the treatment to be rendered to the patient, he/she hereby individually obligates himself/herself to pay Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants in accordance with regular rates and terms of this dental office. Should accounts be referred to an attorney or collection agency for collection, the undersigned shall pay actual attorney’s fees and collection expense.

ASSIGNMENT OF INSURANCE BENEFITS

Insurance is billed as a courtesy to the patient and is not an obligation. Any fees not covered by the insurance plan will be the responsibility of the patient. The undersigned authorizes, whether he/she signs as an agent or as a patient, direct payment to Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants of any insurance benefits otherwise payable to or on behalf of the undersigned for treatment rendered. It is agreed that payment to Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants, pursuant to this authorization, by any insurance company shall discharge said insurance company of any and all obligations under a policy to extent of such payment. It is understood by the undersigned that he/she is financially responsible for charges not covered by this assignment.

Any condition precedent to recovery or administrative appeals required by the policy shall be the sole responsibility of the patient/guarantor, and not Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants. This is requirement shall apply to any and all treatment rendered by Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants and his staff.

CONSENT FOR DENTAL TREATMENT ADULT PATIENT

herewith grant my permission to Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants to perform the following dental procedures:
a complete periodontal examination, periodontal maintenance, administer local anesthetic, do diagnosis or treatment and order x-rays.

CONSENT FOR DENTAL TREATMENT OF A MINOR

herewith grant my permission to Azar & Kepic Periodontics & Dental Implants to perform the following dental procedures:
a complete periodontal examination, periodontal maintenance, administer local anesthetic, do diagnosis or treatment and order x-rays.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

My signature confirms that I have been informed of my rights to privacy regarding my protected health information, under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). I understand that this information can and will be used to:

  • Provide and coordinate my treatment among a number of health care providers who may be involved in that treatment directly and indirectly.
  • Obtain payment from third party payers and my health care services.
  • Conduct normal health care operations such as quality assessment and improvement activities.

I have been informed of my dental providers Notice of Privacy Practices containing a more complete description of the uses and disclosure of my protected health information. I have been given the right to review and receive a copy of such Notice of Privacy Practices. I understand that my dental provider has the right to change the Notice of Privacy Practices and that I may contact this office at the address above to obtain the current copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices.

I understand that I may request in writing that you restrict how my private information is used or disclosed to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and I understand that you are not required to agree to my requested restrictions, but if you agree then you are bound to abide to such restrictions.

For Office Use Only:

We were unable to obtain the patient’s written acknowledgement of our Notice of Privacy Practices due the following reason:

The Patient refused to sign
Communication barrier
Emergency situation