The document summarizes key aspects of patient assessment and clinical examination in dentistry. It discusses performing an infection control review, collecting the patient's chief complaint, medical history, and dental history. The clinical examination involves an extraoral examination of the head and neck and an intraoral examination of the soft tissues and teeth. The intraoral examination assesses the soft tissues, examines teeth for issues like caries, fractures, restorations, and performs pulp tests to evaluate vitality.