Dr. Dan Sindelar | Leadership In Dentistry | Affected Person Wellness Schooling
May 1st, 2012
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But they should know its never just a toothache.
Oral health affects body health. To convince your patients of the connection between oral and overall health, and of the importance of healthy teeth and gums,you must be a strong leadera person patients not only know, but whom they like and trust. Your patients are like everyone else: They want to enjoy a long, healthy life.
But your patients have a trump card: You. You can show them how to live better. Greg came into my office not too long ago complaining of a toothache.
He needed a crown and was at risk for nerve impingement.
This particular tooth was on the verge of causing a big problem (and a lot of pain as well as potential expense). When I told him he needed a crown right away, he nonchalantly responded, Oh, I just like to treat things as they hurt. Before strengthening my own leadership skills, I would have let the conversation end there and let Greg leave my office without the care he needed. But I was able to read beyond his casual remarks and recognize a serious problem.
I saw that his flippancy was actually a cry for more information and guidance. I continued our conversation and let Greg know what risks he faced to his overall health if he didnt seek treatment. Gregs response to my sincere concern for his health? Very positive.
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