--- title: What is involved in a general examination? description: Nish Yadev, one of our dentists here at The Campbell Clinic in Nottingham, outlines what's involved in a general dental examination. image: https://offer.campbell-clinic.co.uk/hubfs/jonathan-borba-v_2FRXEba94-unsplash.jpg --- - [ Book Here! ](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WJH8e1Qngk25JAMiir601f1RzfxH-69PsIaGJ-DnCzVUOEdBU0JZNzRFRFRHUTNCWVAzOVlIRkFEWi4u) # Blog # What is involved in a general examination? In a general examination, we will start by confirming your medical history. Once we’ve done that, we'll have a good feel around your neck and chin just to make sure there's no lumps or bumps. This is part of an oral cancer screening that we should be doing as routine.   We then go on and have a good look around your mouth to follow on from your oral cancer screening, just to make sure that there's no red or white patch lesions that we should be concerned about.   Once we've done that, we’ll assess your oral hygiene, we'll make sure your gums are nice and healthy.  We’ll also look at your teeth to make sure there’s no signs of any decay and also assess your teeth for any wear as well.   Following that, we will do some radiographs to ensure that there's no decay between your teeth as well.   Once we’ve collected all this information as part of your routine examination, we’ll sit you up and have a good chat to you, give you some advice on how you can improve your oral hygiene and if there's any areas you need to concentrate on.   If you do need any treatment, we'll spend some time discussing what treatment options you've got, and we'll discuss how we can move forward in order to restore function and aesthetics.   ## [Nish Yadev](https://offer.campbell-clinic.co.uk/blog/author/nish-yadev) At the Practice, Nish provides most of the general dentistry to adults and children. He also has an interest in Digital Dentistry, helping to deliver innovative Computer Aided Designed and Manufactured (CAD-CAM) restorations. Nish has completed a year-long certificate in Cosmetic Dentistry and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry with Chris Orr. Nish is also certified in Digital Smile Design. Currently, Nish is undertaking a Diploma in Conscious sedation at the University of Newcastle, which will allow him to safely use additional techniques to work with and treat anxious patients. ### Contact ![cp-logo](https://offer.campbell-clinic.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/cp-logo.png?width=165&height=48&name=cp-logo.png) - The Campbell Clinic Edwalton Business Park  Landmere Lane Edwalton Nottingham NG12 4JL - Telephone: [0115 982 3913](tel:01159823913) - Email: [info@campbell-clinic.co.uk](mailto:info@campbell-clinic.co.uk) [Book Your Appointment](https://www.campbell-clinic.co.uk/book-your-appointment) Copyright © 2026 The Campbell Clinic [**](https://www.facebook.com/thecampbellclinic/) [**](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwLyiv-SSa0lvzbFQTmYVw) [**](https://twitter.com/ColinCampbellFA) [**](https://www.instagram.com/thecampbellclinicnottingham/?hl=en-gb)