New Patients
Patient Forms, Map and Directions to Reno Office
Your first visit to J.S. McElhinney III, D.D.S., Ltd. 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.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to maximize the probability that you will spend the smallest percentage of your life in a dental chair by helping you achieve the same high level of dental health that we provide to members of our own immediate families.
Patient Forms
Please print and fill out these forms so we can expedite your first visit:
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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 staff and the doctor. We look forward to your first visit.
Initial Oral Examination

Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
Directions to 3715 Lakeside Drive Suite B Reno, NV 89509 US
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Local Landmarks
From intersection of Lakeside and Moana, go South on Lakeside past Moana Lane Nursery and turn BEFORE the white fenced horse pasture.
