A dental consultation is otherwise known as a check-up visit to the dentist. What does a dental consultation include? During the consultation, the dentist takes a health history. He/she discusses the patient's general state of health, the medications he/she is taking and his/her past illnesses. The next step is a review of your oral and dental health. If necessary, additional examinations are ordered, e.g. dental x-rays, for the further diagnosis of problems. During the dental consultation, the dentist diagnoses lesions and aesthetic defects in the oral cavity. In response to the patient's individual needs, he or she develops a treatment plan. He discusses possible solutions and procedures. An important step during the dental consultation is to rule out possible contraindications to the implementation of a particular type of treatment. Checking the condition of the oral cavity is a key element of caries prevention. Regular visits to the Dentist help to prevent the development of many dental problems. A dental consultation should take place regularly every six months.