Let’s get educating
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In your day-to-day work, you encounter patients who have done their research and take pride in caring for their oral health.
However, more often than not, you will also treat patients who do not look after their oral health as well as they should, and there are many reasons why this may be the case. As such, it is vital that you continue to tailor your approach to each and every patient, to ensure that they are receiving advice that suits their individual needs.
Some do, some do not
We live in a society where physical appearance is everything and many individuals are investing in the health and aesthetics of their smile. The popularity of cosmetic dentistry has taken off in recent years, for example, as have many restorative and orthodontic treatments like clear aligners and dental implants. As a result, you may be seeing many patients who have a good understanding of how they can keep their dental hygiene in good condition.
However, according to the Oral Health Foundation, the oral health of the nation is still not where it should be. For instance, nearly two in five adults do not go to the dentist regularly and one in four adults do not brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.[i] This exemplifies the importance of continual patient education.
Adaption is key
Every patient is as different as the last and so are the reasons that they may struggle to care for their oral health. For example, a busy home life or irregular work hours may prevent some individuals from establishing a solid dental hygiene routine. Others may have limited oral health literacy, which has been correlated with poorer periodontal health.[ii] Some patients enjoy certain habits that can be detrimental to their oral cavity, such as smoking and drinking, and may be reluctant to give them up.
The famous saying goes, ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink’, and this applies to patients and their oral health behaviours too. But, as a dentist, you know how crucial good oral health is, not just for the teeth and gums but additionally for overall health as well, so what can you do?
Approaching every patient in a non-judgement manner will help to engage them effectively and encourage a trusting rapport. All patients will benefit from non-verbal communicative aids too, such as leaflets, online resources or the ‘tell-show-do’ method, that can be used in conjunction with easy-to-understand explanations.
Why Colosseum Dental UK?
It goes without saying that dentists need to work in a way that best suits them, in order to provide the best possible patient care.
That is why Colosseum Dental UK is a certified Great Place to Work.
We provide exceptional support to our dentists, ensuring they are part of a network where they can reach out and gain advice and guidance on how to work effectively with difficult patients.
What we do for you
A career with us can be many things, and we want to ensure that every one of our dentists are satisfied in their roles. So, we have invested millions over the last five years into our clinics, so our clinicians have access to state-of-the-art equipment and tools.
We also support career profession, offering discounted access to CPD through Agilio, as well as sponsored educational opportunities in a range of courses, from composite bonding to dental implants.
Our dentists also have the opportunity to visit our Colosseum Dental Academy in Oslo, Norway. Established in 2019, this modern training centre offers high-quality educational programmes to all Colosseum Dental UK dentists.
We’re here to help
At Colosseum Dental UK, we recognise that getting patients onboard is not always easy.
That is why we make sure our clinics and facilities are always high-quality, as well as providing outstanding progression opportunities to improve your confidence and expand your skillset.
To find out more about a role with us, get in touch with the team today.
For more information about Colosseum Dental, please visit https://www.colosseumdental.co.uk/careers/job-opportunities/dentists
Or for an informal call, call our Head of Recruitment, Lee Catlin on 07936 358758
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[i] Oral Health Foundation. (n.d.). Oral health statistics in the UK. [online] Available at: https://www.dentalhealth.org/oral-health-statistics[Accessed 2 Aug. 2022].
[ii] Baskaradoss, J.K. (2018b). Relationship between oral health literacy and oral health status. BMC Oral Health, [online] 18(1). Available at: https://bmcoralhealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12903-018-0640-1 [Accessed 2 Aug. 2022].
