Patient Information Sheets 2026

Twenty-three professionally written, plain-English patient information sheets for Australian dental practices — explaining every common dental procedure in language patients actually understand, before they say yes to treatment. Updated April 2026.

Informed consent is a legal and ethical obligation. But beyond compliance, patients who understand their treatment are less anxious, more likely to accept recommendations, more likely to follow through, and more likely to refer others. These sheets do the explaining for you — so your team can focus on care, not lengthy chair-side explanations.

Each sheet includes: a clear explanation of what the procedure is and why it is recommended, what happens during the appointment, what to expect afterwards, a clinician "Top Tip", and a clear "Contact Us Immediately If" emergency alert — all in warm, plain English that patients can take home and re-read.

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format
✔ 48 pages — 23 complete patient information sheets
✔ Practice logo and contact detail placeholders on every sheet
✔ Patient name, date, and treating clinician fields on every sheet
✔ 2026-compliant
✔ Instant digital download
✔ Single-practice licence

What's Included:

Clinical Procedures (9 sheets)
1. Dental Fillings (Restorations) — composite, glass ionomer, amalgam, sensitivity, bite adjustment
2. Dental Crown — types (ceramic, PFM, gold, zirconia), two-appointment process, temporary crown care
3. Dental Bridge — types (traditional, cantilever, Maryland, implant-supported), flossing under bridges
4. Root Canal Treatment — dispelling the myths, 2–4 appointment process, crown recommendation
5. Simple Extraction — procedure, clot formation, dry socket prevention, healing
6. Surgical Extraction — wisdom teeth, swelling, dry socket, suture care
7. Dental Implants — osseointegration, two-stage process, long-term care
8. Fissure Sealants — what they protect against, application, longevity
9. Veneers — porcelain vs composite, preparation, care, longevity

Dentures & Removable Appliances (3 sheets)
10. Partial Denture — insertion and removal, cleaning, gum and tooth care
11. Complete Denture — adaptation period, speaking and eating, relines
12. Immediate Denture — post-extraction shrinkage, adjustments, long-term fit

Gums & Periodontal (1 sheet)
13. Periodontal Charting & Deep Clean — what periodontal disease is, treatment, maintenance

TMJ / Jaw (1 sheet)
14. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder — causes, symptoms, splint therapy, management

Whitening & Cosmetic (2 sheets)
15. In-Chair Teeth Whitening — process, sensitivity, colour stability, maintenance
16. Take-Home Teeth Whitening — tray use, gel instructions, sensitivity, touch-up

Orthodontics (1 sheet)
17. Clear Aligner Therapy (Invisalign) — wear time, attachments, cleaning, progression

Sedation & Pain Relief (4 sheets)
18. Nitrous Oxide (Happy Gas) — how it works, recovery, driving, suitability
19. Oral Sedation (Pre-Medication) — what to expect, escort requirements, restrictions
20. Intravenous (IV) Conscious Sedation — fasting, escort, post-sedation care
21. Penthrox (Green Whistle) — how it works, appropriate use, recovery

Preventive Care (2 sheets)
22. Scale & Clean / Preventive Dental Visit — why it matters, what happens, recall intervals
23. Children's First Dental Visits — what to expect, how to prepare, building positive associations