Synopsis:

Technology in dentistry has advanced the profession’s ability to treat more complex conditions and offer more treatment options for patients. Dentists pursuing excellence strive to improve their ability to treatment plan, learn proven principles and skillfully deliver contemporary techniques. However, sophisticated dentistry can be a blessing and a curse. Quality dentistry comes with increased fees, which may increase a patient’s expenses in the short term. How may a dentist deliver excellence in a private practice? Co-Discovery and Co-Diagnosis invites patients to help the doctor determine essential and meaningful treatment. The goal is sustainable oral health for a lifetime based on a patient’s personal vision.

Learning Objectives:

• How to bring patients into the practice to develop an action plan.
• What questions to ask to understand the patient’s view of dentistry and goals.
• How to help patients understand their current state of oral health.
• How to develop a patient’s future of choice for their oral health.