What to Expect at Your First Visit
Before Nashville Periodontal Group was even formed in the 1970s, experienced practitioners were essential to the founders’ philosophy. This tradition continues today. Nashville Periodontal Group’s practitioner practiced in many settings ranging from large, urban public hospitals to small, residential private practices. In the years leading up to the establishment of Nashville Periodontal Group, each practitioner commonly met confused and overwhelmed patients who did not possess the knowledge to make informed decisions about their treatment options. They often discovered patients seeking second opinions because they were misinformed and misguided. These patients often felt abandoned, and this disconnect often led to distrust between the patient and old provider.
As a result, the most important treatment principle and philosophy Drs. Akin, Temlock, and West established at Nashville Periodontal group was patient education. It is our goal to provide you with detailed, comprehensive information and options about your particular predicament as well as the solutions available to you. That is why our doctors spends so much time at your initial consultation listening to your needs and answering all your questions.
Your initial consultation will be structured within this framework. While this preliminary visit is obviously a chance to introduce our staff, services, and treatment philosophies, it is more importantly an occasion to provide an educational opportunity and discussion in an honest and trustworthy environment. Nashville Periodontal Group’s goal is to help guide their patients so they are the ultimate decision makers regarding their specific treatment options. By the end of the consultation, Drs. Akin, Temlock, and West and the entire staff at Nashville Periodontal Group hope patients feel educated, confident, and empowered regarding their periodontal or dental implant issues. Essentially, patients should be active participants and team members in their treatment decisions and plans, so why not start this process from the very first meetings!
Your first visit to Nashville Periodontal Group is all about education and empowerment. We understand that navigating treatment options can be confusing and overwhelming. Our goal is to provide you with clear, comprehensive information so you can make confident decisions about your oral health.
We believe that patients should be active partners in their care. That's why Drs. Akin, Temlock, and West takes the time to listen to your needs, answer your questions, and discuss all available solutions. Regardless if your needs are relatively straightforward to complex, multi-disciplinary periodontal and dental implant cases involving multiple providers, Nashville Periodontal Group prides itself in educating patients. This isn't just a preliminary visit; it's a chance to build a relationship based on trust and understanding.
By the end of your consultation, our team wants you to feel educated, confident, and fully in control of your treatment plan. You are the ultimate decision-maker, and Drs. Akin, Temlock, and West are here to guide and facilitate your treatment at Nashville Periodontal Group.