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预约挂号 — Making Appointments
打电话或线上预约看医生、看牙、做检查等，确认时间和注意事项 This scene includes 18 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 前台/预约助理.
Dialogue Preview · 对话预览
Booking a Dental Appointment · 预约看牙
basicHi, I'd like to make an appointment to see a dentist. I think I have a cavity — my tooth has been hurting for a few days.
你好，我想预约看牙医。我觉得我有蛀牙——牙齿疼了好几天了。
I'm sorry to hear that. Are you a new or existing patient? And are you experiencing any severe pain or swelling?
很遗憾。你是新患者还是老患者？有严重疼痛或肿胀吗？
I'm a new patient. The pain is moderate — it gets worse when I eat cold or hot food.
我是新患者。疼痛中等——吃冷或热的食物时会加重。
That sounds like it could be a cavity or sensitivity issue. I can schedule you for an exam and cleaning. The earliest available slot is this Thursday at 2 PM, or next Monday at 10 AM. Which works better for you?
听起来可能是蛀牙或敏感问题。我可以给你安排检查和洗牙。最早的空位是这周四下午2点，或者下周一上午10点。哪个方便？
Thursday at 2 PM works. What do I need to bring?
周四下午2点可以。我需要带什么？
Please bring a photo ID and your dental insurance card if you have one. If you don't have insurance, we offer a self-pay discount — the exam and X-ray would be $120 without insurance. Arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the new patient forms.
请带照片ID和牙科保险卡（如果有的话）。如果没有保险，我们有自费折扣——没有保险的话检查和X光是120美元。提前15分钟到填新患者表。
I have insurance through my employer. Can I send the insurance information ahead of time so you can verify coverage?
我有雇主提供的保险。我能提前发保险信息让你们确认覆盖范围吗？
That would be great! You can email it to us or upload it through our patient portal. We'll verify your benefits and let you know your copay before you come in. Is there anything else you'd like to know?
那太好了！你可以邮件发给我们或通过患者门户上传。我们会确认你的保险权益，在你来之前告知你自付金额。还有其他想了解的吗？
💡 在美国，看牙科通常需要单独的牙科保险（dental insurance），普通医疗保险不一定包含。copay 是每次看诊的固定自付金额。
That covers everything. I'll email the insurance info today. See you Thursday!
都清楚了。我今天把保险信息发邮件过去。周四见！
Sounds good! We'll send you a confirmation text and a reminder the day before. If the pain gets significantly worse before Thursday, call us and we'll try to fit you in sooner. Take care!
好的！我们会发确认短信，前一天还会发提醒。如果周四之前疼痛明显加重，打电话给我们，我们尽量提前安排。保重！
Rescheduling an Appointment · 更改预约
intermediateHi, I have an appointment scheduled for Thursday at 2 PM, but something came up at work. Can I reschedule?
你好，我预约了周四下午2点，但工作上有事。能改时间吗？
Of course. What's the name on the appointment? And just so you know, our cancellation policy requires at least 24 hours' notice, otherwise there's a $50 late cancellation fee.
当然。预约人姓名？另外提醒一下，我们的取消政策需要至少提前24小时通知，否则有50美元的迟取消费。
It's under Wang Wei. Thursday is two days away, so I should be within the policy. Can I move it to Friday or next week?
王伟。周四还有两天，应该在政策范围内。能改到周五或下周吗？
Let me check... Friday is fully booked. I have openings on Monday at 9 AM, Wednesday at 3:30 PM, or the following Thursday at 11 AM. Do any of those work?
我看看……周五满了。周一上午9点、周三下午3:30或下下个周四上午11点有空。哪个可以？
Wednesday at 3:30 works perfectly. Can I also add a teeth whitening consultation to the same visit?
周三3:30可以。我能在同一次就诊中加一个牙齿美白咨询吗？
Sure, I'll note that. The consultation is free — the dentist will assess your teeth and discuss options and pricing with you. Your appointment is now Wednesday at 3:30 PM. Anything else?
好的，我备注一下。咨询是免费的——牙医会评估你的牙齿，跟你讨论方案和价格。你的预约现在是周三下午3:30。还有别的吗？
That's all. Thank you for being so flexible!
就这些了。谢谢你这么灵活！
No problem at all! You'll receive an updated confirmation text shortly. Remember — 15 minutes early for your paperwork. See you Wednesday!
没问题！你很快会收到更新的确认短信。记得——提前15分钟来填表。周三见！
Key Phrases · 关键短语
cavity
蛀牙/龋洞
new or existing patient
新患者还是老患者
severe pain
严重疼痛
swelling
肿胀
exam and cleaning
检查和洗牙
earliest available slot
最早的空位
sensitivity
敏感
dental insurance
牙科保险
self-pay discount
自费折扣
new patient forms
新患者表格
arrive 15 minutes early
提前15分钟到
patient portal
患者门户
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •在美国，看牙科通常需要单独的牙科保险（dental insurance），普通医疗保险不一定包含。copay 是每次看诊的固定自付金额。
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