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Lesson 1 · Speaking
Taking a Patient History
Learn how to begin a dental consultation, ask about the patient’s main complaint and collect relevant medical information in natural professional English.
Real-world scenario
You are seeing a new English-speaking patient for the first time. The patient says they have been experiencing discomfort in one of their lower molars.
Your task
Start the consultation professionally. Ask open questions to understand the patient’s main complaint and symptoms.
Useful language
“What brings you in today?”
“Can you tell me a little more about the discomfort?”
“When did you first notice the pain?”
“Does anything make it better or worse?”