January 2010
Why topical anaesthetics go hand-in-hand with patient (and professional) satisfaction
An effective -- but underused – pain management tool
Patients consistently cite pain as one of their main concerns about receiving dental treatment. In a survey by Dental Law, 42% of patients said the fear of pain was the aspect they most disliked about visiting the dentist. In the UK, 36% of people are believed to suffer from dental fear or anxiety and a further 12% have a dental phobia, with pain believed to play a significant role.
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Why and How to Avoid Needlestick Injuries to Secure Your Practice
Too often forgotten, needlestick injuries (also called NSIs) are a well-known problem in the medical world, defined as “a penetration of the skin by a hypodermic needle or sharp object accidentally pricking the skin with a used needle.”[1] Unfortunately, they are a common cause of injury or illness for healthcare workers in medical centers. As a dentist, you and your staff face a constant risk of NSIs in your daily activities. While t...
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Overcoming new business challenges and optimising your practice
Dentists worldwide have taken a substantial financial hit from COVID-19 closures. Rather than providing relief, the re-opening of practices is bringing a whole new set of business challenges: increased PPE costs, reduced patient volumes, and the restriction of aerosol-generating procedures, to name but a few. With the situation becoming financially untenable and the pandemic continuing with no clear end in sight, we discuss how recent...
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Managing patient expectations: the threat perspective
A new perspective on an age-old problem
As a dentist, you’re undoubtedly no stranger to the patient with unrealistic expectations. According to a recent survey conducted by Septodont, this patient group continues to represent one of the most challenging for dentists to manage. In fact, a significant number reported treating such patients as one of their least favourite aspects of the job.
You’re following all the accepted wisdom for managi...
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