Qualities Of A Good Dentist Flashcards
(14 cards)
If you think about it much of a dentist time is spent with his or her face enhance extremely close to patient’s face
Successful dentist are comfortable with me being very close to other people, even if sometimes patients have bad breath
Comfortable with close personal interaction
Successful dentist, try to learn about patients and more personal level before beginning treatment to make patients feel more comfortable
This put patience at ease and makes them feel like the dentist truly cares about them as whole healthy people not just about their mouths
Easy to talk to
Patience need to trust that the dentist will try his best not to hurt them and will take all precautions necessary to make their experience pain-free
Trustworthy
The mouth is an extremely small space to work in, so dentist must be detail oriented. the smallest something misalignment of something in the mouth can wreak havoc a patient’s bite and tooth health
A detailed oriented person
Dentistry is often referred to as an art. It requires mastery and technique, unique to the profession
Dentistry is largely based on maintaining proper oral health, but is also an aesthetically focused practice. A large part of dentistry involves restoring teeth and making a smile beautiful one that the patient is happy to show to others.
Artistic
Dentist may own or work as practitioners within a practice so they are open natural leaders
They must not only lead a team of dental hygienist technicians, and assistance, but must also manage any other employees such as receptionist while also making high-level business decisions for the practice
A leader
Successful dentists enjoy the work. They do every day and are fascinated by the mouth and all of the connections it has to the rest of the body.
Excited about the profession of dentistry
Dentists often participate in community service helping those in need with oral care and treatment. Many dentists. Enjoy helping those with no access to care receive treatments for painful or unattractive parts of their mouth.
Passionate about providing care to those in need
Because dentists work in a very small and sensitive space of the body, a good dentist communicates with a patient during every step of a procedure making sure they are OK and not too much pain
Good dentist go to great length to make their patience, comfortable and relax without pain
Carrying and concerned about how the patient feels during procedures
A successful dentist has a keen ability to steal complex procedures and processes into simple language so that the patient can understand what is going on in her mouth and any procedures that the dentist suggest
Good communicator
Is also a helpful trait for dentist. Many dentists own their practice or are part of a dental group practice. There is a lot that goes into owning a business.
In addition to hiring training and overseeing dentists in private practice, need to market their practice keep track of expenses and handle all the legal requirements which go with being a business owner
Good business sense
The field of dentistry is always changing. New technology means in innovative procedures, and a dentist should stay up-to-date on the latest advances having a willingness to learn new things and desire to improve. Your skills is great.
A desire to learn
Dental problems can affect many areas of a persons life and dentists need to be sensitive to the problems caused by poor dental health
Help patient feel more comfortable seeking health
It is almost impossible for patience to trust your judgment, and put their care in your hands without honesty
Compassion and honesty
Not a patient will have a dental problem with a clear cut solution
Sometimes a dentist needs to think outside the box in in order to determine the best treatment approach for the patient
Good problem-solving skills
