PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ONLINE PRE REGISTRATION PREDOCTORAL CLINIC POLICIES AND CONSENTS

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1 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ONLINE PRE REGISTRATION PREDOCTORAL CLINIC POLICIES AND CONSENTS Please print the last page and bring to your appointment as an acknowledgement that you have read/received our policies and consents. To complete our patient predoctoral registration the front desk staff will ask you to sign our electronic versions when you check in. FINANCIAL POLICIES CONDITIONS OF TREATMENT ACKNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL MATERIALS FACTS AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPH AND PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGE OF NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRATCTICES (HIPAA) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I READ /RECEIVED CONSENTS (PRINT)

2 University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry PREDOCTORAL CLINICS FINANCIAL POLICIES As a state institution, we are obligated to charge patients for dental services. We strive to provide services at a reasonable cost. Financial assistants are available to answer questions and assist you. To achieve this goal, we need your understanding of the following policies. FOR THOSE PATIENTS WITHOUT DENTAL INSURANCE: Fees are due at the beginning of each dental appointment. However, complex/multi-appointment services (e.g., crown, bridge, denture or root canal procedures) require payment of 50% of the fee at the time of the start of treatment. The remaining balance for that treatment is due at the beginning of the appointment when the restoration is completed or the appliance (complete denture, partial denture, crown, etc.) is delivered. We also offer for your convenience the ability to finance your care by using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) or debit cards (ATM). FOR THOSE PATIENTS WITH DENTAL INSURANCE: Most dental insurance benefits are subject to limitations, exclusions, deductibles, co-payments and maximum benefit coverage. In order to obtain your dental benefits, your insurance carrier often requires us to provide information before initiating treatment (preauthorization) for more complicated dental procedures. If payment for treatment is approved, you will be required to pay your copayment only. If you elect not to have your treatment preauthorized (some treatment does not require preauthorization) you will be required to pay for your dental treatment as it is completed. If you have made an overpayment because of your insurance benefit payment, you will be reimbursed. If your insurance company denies payment for any procedure because of a change in your benefits or eligibility, you are responsible for the full cost of the treatment. FOR THOSE PATIENTS WITH DENTI-CAL: You are required by the State of California to provide us with beneficiary eligibility information with your Medi-Cal Identification Card for each visit in order to receive dental services under the Medi-Cal Dental Program (Denti-Cal). Your eligibility is determined at each visit by scanning your card at the reception desk. Failure to verify your eligibility will make you personally responsible for any treatment provided at the School. The Denti-Cal program does not cover many dental procedures. If you elect to have treatment that is not a covered benefit, you are responsible for the full cost of the treatment. Furthermore, if Denti- Cal denies payment for covered benefits due to a change in your eligibility, you are responsible for the full cost of the treatment. The undersigned certifies that he/she has read and understands the foregoing, received a copy thereof, and is the patient, the patient s legal representative, or is duly authorized by the patient as the patient s general agent to execute the above and accept its terms. Signature of: Patient/Parent/Guardian/Conservator Date Dental Clinic Forms\Financial policy 08.doc

3 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY PREDOCTORAL CLINICS CONDITIONS OF TREATMENT GENERAL INFORMATION: The Predoctoral Clinics of the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry are primarily teaching clinics and, therefore, patients receiving dental care will be participating in the teaching program. Treatment will be performed by a dental student-doctor and supervised by members of the School of Dentistry faculty. Treatment under supervision generally requires more time than if performed by a private dentist. Also, it is possible that the faculty may direct a student to redo a procedure as necessary to comply with the standard of care in dentistry. Most appointments will require approximately three hours of your time. APPLICATION TO BECOME A PATIENT: Only patients whose dental/medical condition and complexity are suitable for teaching purposes will receive care in the Predoctoral Clinics. All patients require an initial dental assessment, which also allows determination of the types of dental services needed and appropriate level of provider/s. Patients not offered dental treatment in the Predoctoral Clinics would be referred to more advanced providers in other School of Dentistry clinical programs or outside practitioners. The School of Dentistry reserves the right to deny treatment in the Predoctoral program. APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY CARE: Emergency treatment is generally treatment which is temporary in nature. The Emergency Clinic will attempt to provide symptomatic relief for individuals with acute dental need. The Emergency Clinic is limited by the time available during the clinic sessions and the number of providers available. It is the patient's responsibility to arrange for followup care, which is usually required to resolve the dental problem permanently. Patients of record may call after-hours Emergency Services at (415) Please have your chart number available. CONSENT TO DENTAL PROCEDURES: Before receiving treatment, you should ask the student dentist about the procedure(s) that he/she recommends you undergo, and ask any questions you may have before you decide whether to give your consent for the procedure(s) offered. All dental procedures may involve risks or unsuccessful results and complications, and no guarantee is made as to any result or cure. You have the right to be informed of any such risks as well as the nature of the procedure, the expected benefit, and the availability of alternative methods of treatment. You have the right to consent to or to refuse any proposed procedure at any time prior to its performance. Conversely, the School of Dentistry reserves the right to refuse to render specific treatment if it does not meet the prevailing standard of dental care. X-RAYS (radiographs): Dental radiographs will be taken as necessary and appropriate for examinations, diagnosis, consults and treatment. You may submit current (taken within fourteen months), diagnostic-quality radiographs taken by a non-ucsf dentist for inclusion in your UCSF dental records. However, we require multiple copies of radiographs and charge patients a duplication fee for this service. If the radiograph s quality is non-diagnostic or cannot be satisfactorily duplicated, we may need to take more radiographs and charge an appropriate fee. Please ask about the process of transmitting digital radiographs from an outside dentist. PHOTOGRAPHS: Providers may take patient photographs to document clinical conditions, examination findings and/or for teaching purposes. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Patients who receive treatment in the Predoctoral Clinics will be charged for treatment according to the current fee schedule in effect. Your student-doctor will provide a fee estimate prior to beginning treatment. However, some proposed procedures and plans require modification once treatment begins. Fees are due at the beginning of each dental procedure. However, complex/multi-appointment services (e.g., crown, bridge, denture or root canal procedures) require payment of 50% of the fee before that treatment begins. The remaining balance is due at the beginning of the restoration completion or appliance (complete denture, partial denture, crown, etc.) delivery appointment. Patients with dental insurance will be required to assign the benefits of such insurance and agree to provide personal identification necessary to process dental insurance claims. DENTAL RECORDS: The records, x-rays, photographs, models, and other materials relating to your treatment in the Predoctoral Clinics are the property of the School of Dentistry. You have the right to inspect such materials and to request copies. The School of Dentistry may charge a reasonable duplication fee for this service. You may also request to have your dental x-rays sent to another health care provider by signing a release of information form. The School of Dentistry is authorized to furnish information from your records to your insurance company to obtain reimbursement. In addition, your dental/medical records may be used for instructional purposes. I so, your identity will not be disclosed to individuals not involved in your care and treatment. All dental and medical information is treated in strict confidence. KEEPING YOUR APPOINTMENTS: Patients are required to be on time for their appointments. We allow a twenty-minute grace period, after which, the patient receives a broken appointment and the chair reservation is removed. If you find that you are unable to keep an appointment, you agree to notify the student dentist or the appointment assistant at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a broken appointment. There will be a charge of $10 for each broken or late appointment or each instance of cancellation with less than 24 hours advance notice. TWO such attendance violations or repeated unsuccessful attempts to arrange for an appointment will cause a patient discontinuance from the Predoctoral Clinics. Your electronic signature on this form certifies that you have read and understand the information provided on the form, that you may request a copy, and that you accept dental care and treatment under the described terms and conditions. In addition, you acknowledge that you received a copy of the UCSF School of Dentistry s Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Patient Signature: Date: If signed by other than the patient, indicate relationship: parent/guardian/conservator FEDERAL PRIVACY NOTIFICATION: Public Law , referred to as the Federal Privacy Act, became effective September 27, Section 7(b) of this law requires that any Federal, State, or local government agency which requests an individual to disclose his/her Social Security Number shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statute or other authority it is solicited and what uses will be made of it. The Social Security Number is used by the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry to process dental insurance claims. Z:\CLINICS\MANUAL\Financial Section\Conditions of Treatment_Registration Form_Revised 24Jul06.doc (rev. 10/97; 5/04; 7/06; 9/08; 11/08)

4 The following document is the Dental Board of California's Dental Materials Fact Sheet. The Department of Consumer Affairs has no position with respect to the language of this Dental Material Fact Sheet; and its linkage to the DCA website does not constitute an endorsement of the content of this document. The Dental Board of California Dental Materials Fact Sheet Adopted by the Board on October 17, 2001 As required by Chapter 801, Statutes of 1992, the Dental Board of California has prepared this fact sheet to summarize information on the most frequently used restorative dental materials. Information on this fact sheet is intended to encourage discussion between the patient and dentist regarding the selection of dental materials best suited for the patient s dental needs. It is not intended to be a complete guide to dental materials science. The most frequently used materials in restorative dentistry are amalgam, composite resin, glass ionomer cement, resin-ionomer cement, porcelain (ceramic), porcelain (fused-to-metal), gold alloys (noble) and nickel or cobalt-chrome (base-metal) alloys. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, benefits and risks. These and other relevant factors are compared in the attached matrix titled "Comparisons of Restorative Dental Materials." A Glossary of Terms" is also attached to assist the reader in understanding the terms used. The statements made are supported by relevant, credible dental research published mainly between In some cases, where contemporary research is sparse, we have indicated our best perceptions based upon information that predates The reader should be aware that the outcome of dental treatment or durability of a restoration is not solely a function of the material from which the restoration was made. The durability of any restoration is influenced by the dentist s technique when placing the restoration, the ancillary materials used in the procedure, and the patient s cooperation during the procedure. Following restoration of the teeth, the longevity of the restoration will be strongly influenced by the patient s compliance with dental hygiene and home care, their diet and chewing habits. Both the public and the dental profession are concerned about the safety of dental treatment and any potential health risks that might be associated with the materials used to restore the teeth. All materials commonly used (and listed in this fact sheet) have been shown -- through laboratory and clinical research, as well as through extensive clinical use -- to be safe and effective for the general population. The presence of these materials in the teeth does not cause adverse health problems for the majority of the population. There exist a diversity of various scientific opinions regarding the safety of mercury dental amalgams. The research literature in peer-reviewed scientific journals suggests that otherwise healthy women, children and diabetics are not at increased risk for exposure to mercury from dental amalgams. Although there are various opinions with regard to mercury risk in pregnancy, diabetes, and children, these opinions are not scientifically conclusive and therefore the dentist may want to discuss these opinions with their patients. There is no research evidence that suggests pregnant women, diabetics and children are at increased health risk from dental amalgam fillings in their mouth. A recent study reported in the JADA factors in a reduced tolerance (1/50 th of the WHO safe limit) for exposure in calculating the amount of mercury that might be taken in from dental fillings. This level falls below the established safe limits for exposure to a low concentration of mercury or any other released component from a dental restorative material. Thus, while these sub-populations may be perceived to be at increased health risk from exposure to dental restorative materials, the scientific evidence does not support that claim. However, there are individuals who may be susceptible to sensitivity, allergic or adverse reactions to

5 selected materials. As with all dental materials, the risks and benefits should be discussed with the patient, especially with those in susceptible populations. There are differences between dental materials and the individual elements or components that compose these materials. For example, dental amalgam filling material is composed mainly of mercury (43-54%) and varying percentages of silver, tin, and copper (46-57%). It should be noted that elemental mercury is listed on the Proposition 65 list of known toxins and carcinogens. Like all materials in our environment, each of these elements by themselves is toxic at some level of concentration if they are taken into the body. When they are mixed together, they react chemically to form a crystalline metal alloy. Small amounts of free mercury may be released from amalgam fillings over time and can be detected in bodily fluids and expired air. The important question is whether any free mercury is present in sufficient levels to pose a health risk. Toxicity of any substance is related to dose, and doses of mercury or any other element that may be released from dental amalgam fillings falls far below the established safe levels as stated in the 1999 US Health and Human Service Toxicological Profile for Mercury Update. All dental restorative materials (as well as all materials that we come in contact with in our daily life) have the potential to elicit allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals. 1 These must be assessed on a caseby-case basis, and susceptible individuals should avoid contact with allergenic materials. Documented reports of allergic reactions to dental amalgam exist (usually manifested by transient skin rashes in individuals who have come into contact with the material), but they are atypical. Documented reports of toxicity to dental amalgam exist, but they are rare. There have been anecdotal reports of toxicity to dental amalgam and as with all dental material risks and benefits of dental amalgam should be discussed with the patient, especially with those in susceptible populations. Composite resins are the preferred alternative to amalgam in many cases. They have a long history of biocompatibility and safety. Composite resins are composed of a variety of complex inorganic and organic compounds, any of which might provoke allergic response in susceptible individuals. Reports of such sensitivity are atypical. However, there are individuals who may be susceptible to sensitivity, allergic or adverse reactions to composite resin restorations. The risks and benefits of all dental materials should be discussed with the patient, especially with those in susceptible populations. Other dental materials that have elicited significant concern among dentists are nickel-chromiumberyllium alloys used predominantly for crowns and bridges. Approximately 10% of the female population are alleged to be allergic to nickel. 2 The incidence of allergic response to dental restorations made from nickel alloys is surprisingly rare. However, when a patient has a positive history of confirmed nickel allergy, or when such hypersensitivity to dental restorations is suspected, alternative metal alloys may be used. Discussion with the patient of the risks and benefits of these materials is indicated. 1 - Dental Amalgam: A scientific review and recommended public health service strategy for research, education and regulation, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, January Merck Index Tenth Edition, M Narsha Windhol z, (ed). Y:\nis users\dosseyg\my documents\data\forms\the Dental Materials Fact Sheet.doc

6 Glossary of Terms General Description Brief statement of the composition and behavior of the dental material Principle Uses The types of dental restorations that are made from this material. Resistance to further decay The general ability of the material to prevent decay around it. Longevity/Durability The probable average length of time before the material will have to be replaced. (This will depend upon many factors unrelated to the material such as biting habits of the patient, their diet, the strength of their bite, oral hygiene, etc.) Conservation of Tooth Structure A general measure of how much tooth needs to be removed in order to place and retain the material. Surface Wear/Fracture Resistance A general measure of how well the material holds up over time under the forces of biting, grinding, clenching, etc. Marginal Integrity (Leakage) An indication of the ability of the material to seal the interface between the restoration and the tooth, thereby helping to prevent sensitivity and new decay. Resistance to Occlusal Stress The ability of the material to survive heavy biting forces over time. Biocompatibility The effect, if any, of the material on the general overall health of the patient. Allergic or Adverse Reactions Possible systemic or localized reactions of the skin, gums and other tissues to the material. Toxicity An indication of the ability of the material to interfere with normal physiologic processes beyond the mouth. Susceptibility to Sensitivity An indication of the probability that the restored teeth may be sensitive of stimujli (heat, cold, sweet, pressure) after the material is placed in them. Esthetics An indication of the degree to which the material resembles natural teeth. Frequency of Repair or Replacement An indication of the expected longevity of the restoration made from this material. Relative Cost A qualitative indication of what one would pay for a restoration made from this material compared to all the rest. Number of Visits Required How many times a patient would usually have to go to the dentist s office in order to get a restoration made from this material. Dental Amalgam - Filling material which is composed mainly of mercury (43-54%) and varying percentages of silver, tin, and copper (46-57%). Y:\nis users\dosseyg\my documents\data\forms\glossary of Terms.doc

7 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY Patient/Staff/Student/Resident/Faculty Authorization And Consent To Photograph And Publication I authorize the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry staff, student-doctor, postgraduate resident and/or attending dentists to photograph (enter Patient s Name) while under the care of the UCSF School of Dentistry. I understand that these photographs may be used as part of the dental/medical record of my case, and that, if in the judgment of my attending dentist, dental/medical research or teaching will benefit from their use, my attending dentist has my consent to use or permit others to use these photographs for any dental/medical purpose my attending dentist deems appropriate, including any or all of the following: 1. publication in a dental or medical article or textbook 2. as a part of a scientific exhibit 3. to illustrate dental lectures given to dental students or other professional groups 4. to illustrate dental lectures given to the public 5. to illustrate articles appearing in lay publications on dental subjects I understand that I will not be identified by name in any such use of these photographs. I waive any right to compensation for the above uses. I hold the attending dentists and their designees harmless from and against any claim for injury or compensation resulting from the activities authorized by this agreement. The term photograph as used in this agreement, shall mean motion picture or still photography in any format, as well as videotape, video disc and any other mechanical means of recording and reproducing images. For Minors: I (we) certify that (I) (we) (am) (are) the parent(s) or person(s) legally appointed the guardian(s) of the above signature of this instrument, a minor person, and that (I) (we) also hereby give the consents and make the authorization in this instrument. Patient/Guardian Signature Firma Relationship Legal Next-of-Kin Witness Testigo

8 School of Dentistry Patient Name: Number: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES The UCSF Notice of Privacy Practices provides information about how we may use and disclose protected health information about you. In addition to the copy we will provide you, copies of the current notice are available by accessing our website at and may be obtained throughout the UCSF School of Dentistry. I acknowledge that I have received the Notice of Privacy Practices. Signature of Patient or Patient's Representative Date Print Name Relationship to Patient Interpreter (if applicable) ================================================================== WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT NOT OBTAINED Please document your efforts to obtain acknowledgment and reason it was not obtained. Notice of Privacy Practices Given - Patient Unable to Sign Notice of Privacy Practices Given - Patient Declined to Sign Other Reason Patient Did Not Sign Signature of UCSF Dentistry Representative Date Print Name Department HIPAA-Acknowledgment doc

9 PLEASE PRINT, SIGN, AND BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT PATIENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT I HAVE READ/RECEIVEDD THE ONLINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY PREDOCTORAL CLINIC POLICIES AND CONSENTS I, (Insert patient, parent, or guardian s name) ), acknowledge I have read and received the necessaryy patient online registration policies and consents FINANCIAL POLICIES CONDITIONS OF TREATMENT ACKNOWLEDGEE OF DENTALL MATERIALS FACTS AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO PHOTOGRAPH AND PUBLICATION ACKNOWLEDGE OF NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRATCTICES (HIPAA)