When finding the right dentist, make sure you consider the following things :
a) The dentist has a good reputation, which you can also look online and check through the reviews, both positive and negative.
b) Make sure your dentist meets your dental requirements and needs, as everyone has different criteria when they look for a dental office. Some people look for dentists who have a larger practice and they see a high volume of patients. Others may seek a family-oriented practice that treats each patient and their respective families.
c) Your family and friend’s recommendations can help choose the right dentist. Most people will not recommend a dentist with an inappropriate knowledge or if they had an unpleasant experience.
d) Alternatively, you can also meet or call the dental office, and check with the doctor’s credentials. Find out where the dentist graduated from, how long they have been practicing and what kind of dentistry do they practice, how many associate doctors and staff members have been working in the same organization/dental office.
Where was the dentist studied and trained
A prestigious and a known university, always promises a good and a well-qualified doctor who is trained to treat and give the best of the dental services. It’s very very important to look for your doctor, who has studied and taken his degree from a reputed college/institution and has gained experience by training himself in different aspects of dentistry and is well versed with the latest trends in dentistry.
Does the dental clinic appear to be neat and clean?
As much as we like that our surroundings and homes are cleaned, the same way wants our doctor’s clinic is well maintained and hygenic and has clean operatories and reception for a pleasant experience.
Was your dental history recorded and placed in a permanent file
It should be well known that all your dental records (past and present ) are secured with your dentist in your case paper files, for any record or any procedure known, It helps the patient and the dentist both to have all records sorted.
Do They Use Latest Technology
This is one of many things to look for when we are searching for a good dental office. The latest technologies used by a doctor ensures that the doctor has kept himself with the trend and will make sure that the procedures, and done with precision with minimum invasiveness and as painless as possible.
Does the dentist explain the latest techniques that will help you prevent dental health problems
Prevention is better than cure. Always ask your doctor to keep you updated with the latest technologies, to help prevent any dental issues.
Do they provide dental health instruction?
Any pre and post instructions should be well explained to the patients. Starting from the patient consent before starting any treatment to any post instructions printed on a sheet of paper after any major procedure, always helps the patient remember about the post-care.
Do they share information about fees and payment plans before treatment is scheduled
It’s very important to discuss the cost involved in all procedures and treatment to be given to the patient, and discuss the fee schedule, to be paid to be the patient. Such documents avoid any misunderstandings between the patient and the doctor and ensure the smooth functioning of the dental office.
What arrangements are there to handle emergencies outside of working hours?
We suggest calling or visiting more than one dentist before selecting one – Any patient who wants to visit/consult a dentist for their treatment, should check for the reviews on the website, plan a visit to the doctor before going ahead for the treatment, reviewing the doctor’s education and overall environment of the clinic. The comfort of the patient before undergoing any treatment/procedure is equally important. At the same time, calling too many doctors and visiting too many clinics should be avoided.
