Module 2 of 12 · 牙科中文 Dentistry
初诊 The Screening Appointment
The full first visit: explaining your role, taking consent, discussing X-rays and radiation, the comprehensive care model, scheduling and clinic policy.
By the end of this module you can…
- Open a first appointment and introduce yourself without a script.
- Take a full medical and dental history in Chinese.
- Ask permission before you examine or take an X-ray.
- Handle radiation, pregnancy and refusal calmly and honestly.
- Explain the treatment plan, the cost and the cancellation policy.
Key vocabulary
Eight words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Treatment words
- 洗牙xǐ yáDental cleaning
- 补牙bǔ yáFilling
- 蛀牙zhù yáCavity
- 牙冠yá guānCrown
- 种牙 / 植牙zhòng yá / zhí yáDental implant
- 假牙jiǎ yáDenture
- 口腔kǒu qiāngOral cavity / mouth
- 牙齿裂纹yá chǐ liè wénTooth crack
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 请填一下这张病史表。Qǐng tián yí xià zhè zhāng bìng shǐ biǎo.Please fill in this medical history form.
- 您以前做过手术吗？Nín yǐ qián zuò guo shǒu shù ma?Have you had any surgery before?
- 您现在在吃什么药吗？Nín xiàn zài zài chī shén me yào ma?Are you taking any medication at the moment?
- 开始之前我会先跟您说明方案。Kāi shǐ zhī qián wǒ huì xiān gēn nín shuō míng fāng àn.I will explain the plan before we start.
- 这个治疗需要来三次。Zhè ge zhì liáo xū yào lái sān cì.This treatment needs three visits.
- 您对方案有什么问题吗？Nín duì fāng àn yǒu shén me wèn tí ma?Do you have any questions about the plan?
- 同意的话请在这里签字。Tóng yì de huà qǐng zài zhè lǐ qiān zì.Please sign here if you agree.
- 费用在这张单子上。Fèi yòng zài zhè zhāng dān zi shàng.The fees are listed on this sheet.
- 保险可以报销一部分。Bǎo xiǎn kě yǐ bào xiāo yí bù fen.Insurance covers part of the cost.
- 取消请提前一天告诉我们。Qǔ xiāo qǐng tí qián yì tiān gào su wǒ men.If you cancel, please tell us one day ahead.
What’s in Module 2
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up Review
- Part 2 · The Visit at a GlanceThe Screening Visit, End to End
- Part 3 · Opening & HistoryOpening the Screening VisitTaking the Patient’s History
- Part 4 · Consent & ImagingAsking PermissionRadiation, Refusal & PregnancyIf the Patient Is PregnantChecking You Were UnderstoodResponding With Empathy
- Part 5 · Plan, Payment & SchedulingThe Comprehensive Care ModelTreatment Vocabulary · Flash CardsStudent Clinic & PaymentTravel, Timing & Appointment LengthThe Cancellation Policy
- Part 6 · PracticeFinal ChallengeRapid Recall DrillPronunciation FocusModule 2 Self-Check
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 2 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 2 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 2 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.