New patients
A comfortable beginning to your dental care
Visiting a new dentist should feel welcoming and stress-free. Your first visit is about getting to know you, evaluating your oral health, and creating a personalized plan — plus forms, insurance, and payment options to make the process simple.
Your first visit
What to expect
Whether you are here for a routine exam, a specific concern, or a long-term dental home for your family, we tailor the visit to you — not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Step 1
A warm welcome
When you arrive, our team will welcome you and help you get settled. If you are completing new-patient forms, we will make the process as straightforward as possible.
Step 2
Getting to know you
We take time to learn about your dental history, current concerns, goals, and anything that may affect your oral health — including anxiety or previous experiences.
Step 3
Comprehensive examination
Your dentist evaluates teeth, gums, bite, restorations, and overall oral health so we understand the complete picture — not just one concern.
Step 4
Digital imaging when needed
When appropriate, digital X-rays or iTero® scanning help us see what a visual exam cannot, and explain findings clearly on screen.
Step 5
Personalized discussion
We review findings, answer questions, and talk through options. There is never a need to feel rushed — decisions are made together.
Step 6
Your treatment plan
If treatment is recommended, we outline what, why, options, process, timing, and next steps so you feel confident before moving forward.
What should I bring?
- A valid photo ID
- Dental insurance information, if applicable
- A list of current medications
- Information about your medical and dental history
- Any recent dental X-rays or records, if available
- A list of questions or concerns you’d like to discuss
Nervous about the dentist?
You’re not alone. Tell us before or during your appointment — we can take extra time to explain procedures, answer questions, and make sure you feel comfortable before moving forward. You should always feel heard and in control.
For younger patients, we introduce the dental environment gently and explain care in an age-appropriate way so kids build healthy habits early.
Patient forms
Forms for your first visit
Please download and fill out the forms below and bring them with you to your first visit. Online registration and health questionnaire can be completed through our patient portal.
- Patient Registration and Medical History FormComplete onlineOpen
- Health QuestionnaireComplete onlineOpen
- Notice of Privacy PracticesPDF downloadDownload
- Notice to All Patients with InsurancePDF downloadDownload
- Dental Materials Fact SheetPDF downloadDownload
- Dental Materials – Advantages and DisadvantagesPDF downloadDownload
- Acknowledgement of Receipt of Dental Materials Facts NoticePDF downloadDownload
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Insurance options
Insurance & payment options
We believe dental care should be accessible to everyone. We work with all dental insurance plans and help you understand your coverage so you can get the most from your benefits. We’ll even file claims on your behalf to make the process stress-free. Finances should never prevent you from achieving a healthy smile.
- We work with all insurance types — bring your plan and we’ll help you verify coverage.
- Guidance and support: We help you understand your benefits clearly.
- Maximized savings: Our team ensures you get the most from your plan.
- Claim assistance: We file paperwork for you to simplify the process.
How you can pay
- Cash
- Credit cards
- Checks
- CareCredit
CareCredit is healthcare financing that can help cover out-of-pocket expenses such as insurance deductibles or treatments not covered by your insurance. CareCredit can also help uninsured patients with their costs.
CareCredit
Apply for healthcare financing to cover deductibles and uncovered treatment.
Questions? Call (916) 817-8799In-house membership
No insurance? No problem
See our Adult and Perio membership plans on the home page — or schedule your first visit and we'll walk you through options.
Convenient. Comfortable. Personalized.
Healthy Smiles Start Here
Your next dental visit in Folsom doesn't have to be something you put off. From cleanings to Invisalign® and emergency care, Folsom Lake Dental makes taking care of your smile simple, comfortable, and personalized.
Henna Sandhu, DDS · General & Family Dentistry · 785 Hana Way #204, Folsom, CA 95630 · Mon, Tue & Thu 8am–5pm PST · Wed 8am–4pm PST · Fri–Sun closed