Your first visit to Comprehensive Dental establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, please read through this page. You'll find all the practical information you need, such as a map and directions to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There's also background information about our committed staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment.

Our team is committed to providing our patients with the highest quality of oral health care in the most gentle manner possible. At your first visit with us you can expect:

• An introduction to our staff
• A thorough examination and review of your oral health, including any necessary x-rays
• A discussion of the most satisfactory treatment plan to meet your oral health goals
• A dental cleaning (if requested)

The doctors work together, combining their experience to formulate the best treatment for you.

Mission Statement
Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in dentistry.

To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:

• Listening to those we are privileged to serve.
• Earn the trust and respect of patients, profession and community.
• Exceed your expectations.
• Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

Patient Forms
Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:

• New Patient Form

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What To Expect
Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Educate yourself on your symptoms by reviewing the content on this Web site. Also, take some time to review our staff page and familiarize yourself with the doctors. We look forward to your first visit.

Directions to our office:

From 29 - Take 29S to 4-way light. The Cavalier Inn Best Western is on the right. Take a right at the light. Go through 3 lights. After the third light on the left is the Shell Station and the next building on the left is the Townside Center (brick building with green roof). We are in the front of this building facing Ivy Road, next to Brown's Dry Cleaners. The sign says "Comprehensive Dental" (Dr. George Tisdelle and Dr. Darlene Nicoletti).

From the Bypass - Take "Exit 250 East". Go right at the top of the ramp. You will pass UVA Information Center on the right, then the Westend Shops. Next building on the right is Townside Center (brick building with green roof). We are in the front of this building facing Ivy Road, next to Brown's Dry Cleaners. The sign says "Comprehensive Dental" (Dr. George Tisdelle and Dr. Darlene Nicoletti).

From 64 - Exit 118B. Go to second exit (250 East Business). Make right at end of ramp. You will pass UVA Information Center on right. Go past the Westend Shops on the right. Next building on the right is Townside Center (brick building with green roof). We are in the front of this building facing Ivy Road, next to Brown's Dry Cleaners. The sign says "Comprehensive Dental" (Dr. George Tisdelle and Dr. Darlene Nicoletti).