This document outlines the steps of a dental examination, including inspection, palpation, percussion, mobility testing, and thermal testing. Inspection involves examining the soft tissues and hard tissues for color, contour, and consistency. Palpation feels for tenderness or pain by touching the gingiva and teeth. Percussion tests for periodontitis by tapping the teeth. Mobility testing grades tooth mobility on a scale from 0-3. Thermal testing uses heat and cold to assess pulp vitality.