Prior to agreeing to have orthodontic treatment at the school, please be aware of the following conditions:

1. Most scheduling of cases for active treatment begins in the summer of each year, with additional acceptances throughout the year as needed. You will be told of your or your child's acceptance following the screening examination.
2. Once accepted into the Orthodontic Program, patients must be seen at regular 4-6 week intervals. Minimal flexibility is possible in arranging appointments. If this seems to be a problem, be sure to discuss it at the screening appointment. Fees are reduced in the graduate clinic, since it is a teaching program, and the patient/parent should be aware that they will need to make allowances for some minor inconveniences. All treatment is done by our highly qualified residents (we have approximately 250 applicants each year and only accept 7) and each case is treated under the direct supervision of one of our outstanding faculty members. Each faculty member is generally only in the clinic one day per week; therefore, the patients must be seen at the specific day that faculty member is present. Appointments are generally 1 hour duration (some may be longer and some shorter).
3. 当您同意在Uthealth牙科学院接受正畸治疗时，您签订了一份合同，该合同承诺正畸部门提供拟议的治疗，并承诺在安排治疗之前支付总费用。
4. 我们也接受Invisalign的案例。许多患者不适合这种类型的治疗，但是适用相同的筛查过程。
5. Fees for orthodontic treatment include one set of retainers given at the conclusion of treatment, but do not include the cost of any additional dental treatment such as extraction, additional appliances, restorations or periodontal treatment.
6. 在正畸治疗期间，完全的患者合作至关重要。与卫生或弹性磨损和/或未能定期任命的不良患者合作会产生不良的治疗结果，并且是诊所解雇的理由。由于我们的居民受到每个患者的治疗的监督和分级，因此出色的患者合作和对任命的关注可以确保我们的患者的质量治疗结果，并为我们的居民医生提供了出色的教育经验。

Along with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, we recommend that a child's first dental visit be scheduled by his/her 1st birthday. Don't be alarmed if your very young child should cry. Tears provide a healthy avenue of expression for a child when moving toward an unknown, so please don't be disturbed or embarrassed. Once a child becomes familiar with the new dental surroundings, the fear will subside.

No matter what age the first visit occurs, it is very important to make the first visit as positive and enjoyable for the child as possible. We believe in friendly courtesy and we make every effort to make your child's visit pleasant and comfortable. We want your child to enjoy getting to know our dentists and staff and be comfortable at all times. A pleasant, comfortable first visit builds trust and helps put the child at ease during future dental visits. Children should be encouraged to discuss any fears or anxiety they feel.

Parents are very important in making the first visit positive and enjoyable for their children. You should not make a big deal out of the visit and refrain from using any words that could cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle" or "drill." We are experienced in dealing with children's anxiety and can explain treatment procedures in a positive and pleasant manner to avoid any anxious or negative feelings toward dentistry.

No matter what the child's age, the initial visit is a "get acquainted" visit. We will record your child's dental and medical history. The treating dentist will give your child a complete oral exam, which will include a careful visual evaluation of the teeth and oral tissues, and diagnostic images if necessary for complete diagnosis. We will also clean your child's teeth and apply topical fluoride. If, however, X-rays, cleaning or fluoride are not easily accepted, we will defer these to a later appointment rather than creating an unpleasant memory. We will discuss our findings with you and also review the importance of maintaining a good dental oral health program for your child to ensure a healthy and beautiful smile for life.

在任何UTHealth信息或任命Pediatric Dentistry's locations, visit the "Our Clinics“ 部分。

Please be sure to complete each of the following forms prior to your child's initial visit:

患者注册表（英语）
患者注册表（西班牙语）