Are you trying to find a “right-fit” dentist or thinking that perhaps the office you are going to is not a “great fit” for you?
Finding a dentist is essential for good oral health and peace of mind. If you are trying to find a great fit for you, these are some tips to help you CHECK the boxes for a spectacular dental experience!
1) CLEAR communication: A great dentist explains your diagnosis, treatment options, and answers your questions. This is the foundation of trust and quality care.
2) CLEAR treatment: The treatment is clear and understandable. The whys, whens, and whats are defined.
3) CLEAR concern: A great dentist is concerned about what concerns you. Your appointment should always review any changes in your health history. Previous treatment should be considered when starting with a new doctor.
4) CLEAR quality of care: If you are an adult, thorough collection of data in your appointments is ESSENTIAL. Periodontal charting to measure the space between your gums and teeth once per year, yearly radiographs to assess any concerns, intra-oral pictures of the current condition of your teeth and gums, an oral cancer screening, and thorough examination are the pillars of quality care.
5) CLEAR cleanliness standards: A clean, sanitized office is non-negotiable. Enough said!
6) CLEAR new equipment: Folks, we are in the modern age. If your office is still developing an x-ray film in a box or does not have the capacity to take a panoramic x-ray, they may be missing things. Digital x-rays and digital scanning are here. Accurate equipment makes for accurate diagnosis.
7) CLEAR fans: Did you look at their online reviews? We all know that there will be a pinch of unhappiness (because we all know that people really like to talk about what they don’t like and little about what they DO like on reviews…) but the overwhelming sense that you walk away with should be that people love being there and they trust their provider!
8) CLEAR presence: Can you find a website for their practice? In today’s world, websites and online presence are everywhere. Information about the practice and the provider should be available to you!
9) CLEAR care: If you do not feel comfortable or cared about, you already know the answer. Time to look for another office that meets your needs!
Here are 9 CHECKLIST to CLEAR reasons to love your office or to look for another option. Just as a sidenote, if the office you are in checks all the boxes…tell them THANK YOU! But if you are wondering if you might be missing any of them, Svoma Design in Dentistry checks all the boxes and MORE. Call us at 317-837-8900 or email [email protected] to connect and make a new patient appointment or ask for a second opinion on treatment that you have to complete. We would love to check the boxes for you!
