I will arrive at Pendleton Gateway.
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I can take the stairs or the lift to the second floor.
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I will tell dental reception my name when I arrive.
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I will sit in the waiting area. I might have to wait for a while.
I can talk or bring something to do.
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When it is my turn the nurse or dentist will come. They will say my name.
They will say hello. I will follow them to the dental room.
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The people I will meet:
Receptionist
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Nurse
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Dentist
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The dentist and nurse will tell me their names.
They will show me where to sit.
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They will ask me and the person with me some questions.
There are no right or wrong answers.

I will lie down in the chair.
I will open my mouth so the dentist can see my teeth.
The dentist will shine a light in my mouth.
The dentist will count my teeth.

If I want to stop I can put my hand up.
If I need a break I can put my hand up.
The dentist will stop.

I can ask questions if I want.

The dentist might want to take a special photograph of my teeth. This is called an x-ray.
I will have to go into a different room to have the photograph taken.
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At the end, the dentist will decide when I need to come back.
They will tell me everything that will happen next time.
I can ask questions and help decide what will happen next.

Date of Review: August 2025
Date of Next Review: August 2027
Ref No: PI_C_1780 (Salford)