The Practitioner Evaluation Worksheet
12 things to check before your first appointment
Practitioner Name: ___________________________________
Practice / Center: ___________________________________
Date of Evaluation: _______________
BDS Score (if listed): _______________
Section 1: Credentials
Board certification verified (which board: ________________________________)
Active state license confirmed (license #: ________________________________)
Continuing education current (last CE: ________________________________)
Section 2: Treatment Approach
Root-cause focused (not just symptom management)
Evidence-based (cites research, not just testimonials)
Personalized (not one-size-fits-all protocols)
Section 3: Transparency
Pricing published or discussed upfront
No pressure to buy in-house supplements
Willing to coordinate with your primary care doctor
Section 4: Patient Experience
First visit is 45+ minutes
Reviews mention listening and thoroughness
Follow-up protocol explained before you commit

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