January 13th, 2010
Choosing a dentist based on their personality alone is never a good idea. Just because you like someone personally, doesn’t meant that they’ll be the best choice to care for your oral health. That being said, once you’ve determined that a dentist’s qualifications and their practice meet all of your criteria, their personality is important. No one likes a doctor with a poor bedside manner, no matter how proficient they may be; and the same applies with dentists. So here are a few things to evaluate about your prospective dentist’s personality.
- Are they upfront and honest – for many dental patients, it’s important to have information upfront from their dentist, particularly those that do not have sufficient dental insurance coverage. A good dentist should be willing to at least estimate the costs of treatment they’re suggesting and give you an idea about the care they expect you will need in the future
- Compassion – many dental patients feel like every time they set foot in the dentist’s office they are being judged. Dentists should be compassionate and supportive while providing the required information and motivation to their patients
- Their complete focus – a busy dental practice sees a lot of patients, but when you’re in their chair, you should feel like you’re the primary focused. A good dentist should not give you the feeling that they’re trying to rush through your appointment, nor should they voice their stress to you even on the busiest of days. You need to feel like you’re the top priority!
Remember, it’s not just an individual dentist you should evaluate when you visit a practice – it’s everyone from the hygienists to the support staff that will give you a feeling if you’ve come to the right place for you!
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“At ToothSavers, I got the best medical assistance. I also found the dentists offered a dignified presence made me feel at ease and safe”
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January 13th, 2010
Actress Brittany Murphy’s untimely death at the age of 32 from what has assumed to be cardiac arrest is making headlines around the world and causing individuals and industries to reevaluate how they deal when such a situation occurs. Many dental clinics are prepared to respond to such a medical emergency in their offices, and Florida even made it law that all practices have a defibrillator.
If you have a dental practice, and you’re wondering what you should do to prepare for a medical emergency like cardiac arrest, here are some suggestions:
1. Have a defibrillator – all staff should be trained in the use of a defibrillator, and it should be kept in an easily accessible place in the office where everyone present has access to it if it’s required
2. Receive first aid training - it’s recommended that at least one person present in a dentist office at all times has received first aid training. Certification cards expire every 2 years.
3. Discuss safety drills - safety drills are handy for any medical emergency, not just cardiac arrest. Every member of the team in the dental practice should have a role. One might be tending to the person who has fallen ill, while another calls 911 and another ensures that other patients in the office are kept out of the way and have the situation explained to them as necessary.
4. Keep records - if you have a defibrillator , it needs to be inspected regularly (depending upon the laws and recommendations in your state). Keep this documentation to reduce liability.
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January 13th, 2010
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It’s an age-old myth that chewing gum is bad for oral health and one that was perhaps created by moms who got tired of finding gum stuck to their hardwood floors, in their childs’ hair, or as a result of the simple irritation of watching a young one chew gum with their mouth open.
If you choose a sugar-free gum (or even one that’s not) there are benefits to your teeth, and they’re greater than just minty fresh breath if spearmint is your flavor of choice.
1. Chewing gum is the next best alternative to brushing – if you can’t brush and floss, chewing gum can help improve your oral health. Of course, it shouldn’t replace brushing or flossing, but if you do these things twice a day, chewing gum in between will keep your mouth in even better shape
2. Chewing for long periods cleans teeth – you receive the best benefit from chewing gum for longer periods of time; even after the flavor has run out. Doing this cleans plaque and food particles from the surface of your teeth
3. Chewing gum develops saliva - saliva can help prevent bacteria that causes decay and neutralizes acid in your mouth, even that from food or drink. The more your salivate, the better you’re protected!
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January 13th, 2010
Welcome to the ToothSavers Dental Blog! ToothSavers Dental Centers are located in the greater New York area and focus on delivering the future of dental care to all of our patients. Our blog will help you learn a little bit more about us, our services, and what our clients have to say about the level of care that they receive when they visit our dental offices. Here you will also find news and information about the dental industry and the future of dental care – consider us your main resource to everything you want to know about the world of dental!
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