Communication Tips For Beginners In Implant Practice

 

Communication Tips For Beginners In Implant Practice

A decade back when I started Implant practice, I used to think that implantology is a complex procedure but realized it later that the procedure is simple and not the communication part. Over these ten years I made mistakes, learnt from them and tried to improve myself on both aspects of implantology. Even I faced complications sometimes but trust me 90% of these complications were not related to the implant procedure but the communication with patients. I have observed that, usually doctors become master in implant procedures in short time but they lack the art of communication which is equally or in my words even more important. Unfortunately I was not that lucky to have somebody to tell me on how to communicate and most of the things that I have shared below have been learnt/discovered by myself. 

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Here are few tips for beginners who have started implant practice recently:

1. Instead of trying to convince the patient for implants, always try to explain implants.

2. Even before explaining implants to patient make sure that you are very much convinced that implant is really the best option for the respective patient, then only you can explain it very well to patient.  

 

3. Remember ethical things are always easier to explain for every doctor and are always digestible to patients.

 

4. Never do false promises like "It will be free of complications till you live" etc. Any dental procedure right from RCT to Crown & Bridges or even simple filling may fail. Same way Implants can also fail and there can be many reasons for failure. So be realistic and explain your patients that implants may fail but it's long term success ratio is relatively high in comparison with all other substitute procedures to implants.

Here is how you can deal with some common objections raised by implant patients.

 

Objection 1: Implants are expensive

 

Any treatment which comes nearest to most natural replacement closest to what God has given will be having more cost than any intermediate or short term replacement. 

You should always give option of economical treatments to your patients while informing that they are far away from natural replacement and either intermediate or short span.

 

Objection 2: I don't want to go for surgery

 

Always tell the patient that placement of an implant is 30-60 min procedure with single local anesthesia and it usually do not have any post operative complications.

(In fact I personally feel that it is less complicated than surgical removal of tooth. It really does absolutely no complications if one follow strict sterilization and disinfection protocol)

 

Objection 3: Implants warranty and longevity

 

You can say that it works long term except the prosthesis which might have to be changed and if you follow strict & proper cleaning and maintenance (which in fact required in any body procedure or replacement) then it's almost permanent. You should also suggest the patient that mostly complications come in first few months. Implant companies are giving life time warranties so even if implant fails there is a scope of re-procedure.

 

Objection 4: More implants means more money to be spent (for full mouth cases)

 

You can confirm with the patient if he is looking for long term or short term solution. Explain the patient that if he wants, good aesthetics, mastication and phonetics then definitely implants are the only choices. Implants cost few more bucks but it is still cheap with the kind of health and quality patient gets. In fact all the current replacement procedures like Total Knee Replacement, CABG, Stents, Hair Transplant etc are not economical too.

 

Friends, implants are miracle in dentistry. If you really want to grow your practice then do Implants. The more you place implants, more confident you will get and when you have confidence you automatically get that positive energy to explain. And believe me if you follow these things in your initial days of implant practice; in future you will never ever have to worry about question & answers by your patients. 

 

And lastly don't worry. Do implants!

Money is really By-product...

Don't go for it rather go for EXCELLENCY ..!

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Facts & Myths About Use Of Botulinum Toxin in Dentistry!

 

Facts & Myths About Use Of Botulinum Toxin in Dentistry!

In my previous blog post we discussed about dental treatments that are possible with botox and dermal fillers. If you are convinced with the fact that Dental professionals should practice botox and dermal fillers then continue reading this post where I am going to give you further information about botulinum toxin.

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What is botulinum toxin?

 

Botulinum toxin is produced by gram-positive anaerobic bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. Botox is a trade name used by Allergen for Botulinum toxin and basically it is a purified form of botulinum toxin which has both aesthetic and therapeutic uses. The trade name Botox has become so popular that people recognize trade name better than its actual name; just like we use the trade name Xerox for photocopy. Many of us get afraid to hear the word toxin but botulinum has the real role to play in dental treatments. It is the toxin that helps to age gracefully.

 

Are there any variants of Botulinum Toxin?

 

Yes, there are seven type of botulinum toxins which are available to us. It is from type A, B, C, D, E, F & G. The one which is used most commonly is type A; however if any individual gets resistant to type A then we can use type B botulinum toxin. The type B botulinum Toxin is known as Myoblock.

Botulinum Toxin is available to us from different pharmaceutical companies.  There are several other trade names of botulinum Toxin like Desport, Neuronox and there are many more apart from Botox.

 

How Botulinum Toxin works?

 

Botox has its action on the muscle; it acts on SNAP 25 and doesn't let the muscle contract. It takes around 1.5-2 hours to bind to the nerve and it can take anywhere between 2 to 10 days to show full clinical effect. The effect of botox last from 3 months to 6 months varying individual to individual.

 

Some common Myths & Facts about Botulinum Toxin

 

Myth: It is new and not tested.

 

Fact: Botulinum toxin has a history of more than 20 years. And there are thousands of research papers available on the same.

 

Myth: It will give us botulism or else I will loose sensations and will have a plastic face.

 

Fact: None of it is correct. The lethal dose of botox is 2500 units to 3000 units which is 25 to 30 vials which is a lot of money to kill someone. A 100 unit vial of botulinum Toxin costs somewhere between Rs.18,000- Rs.20,000 INR

 

What do I have to know for getting good results from botulinum toxin?

For getting good results from botox injection one needs to understand the anatomy of the face or the areas where they want to inject botox.

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3 Reasons: Why Every Dentist Is Special!

 

3 Reasons: Why Every Dentist Is Special!

The Hollywood movie “The Hangover” is too much of laughter but not if you are a Dentist .  Many of you might have experienced that embarrassing “Hangover Moment” when your friends say “You are just a Dentist”. if that has not happened with you yet; then you are a lucky dentist!!

I have learnt it very well on how to close my eyes to such sarcasm and of course there are great reasons to it. What others think about my profession does not bother me for a simple reason that they are unaware of what it takes to be a Dentist. I don’t mind them saying that I'm just a Dentist but I want them to know why Every Dentist Is Special.

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There are many reasons why dentists are special; here are few to list:

 

1. Smile Makers

 

We are the preacher's of worlds universally accepted language..

We work to boost your self confidence by redesigning the way you smile.

 

 

 Being a dentist is awesome!

 

We decide who should wear a crown, 

We plan bridges like engineers,

We extract roots like mathematicians, 

We make people suffer like bankers, 

but the most fantastic of all is that we make people Smile more like clowns. 

Laugh to show those beautiful teeth that we've made !♥

We don't make the world turn round but we MAKE THE WORLD SMILE!!!

 

There's a great dentist

Behind every beautiful smile..

 

2. Dentistry is combination of diffetent professions.

 

A Doctor (As we have to have knowledge of science to give a right diagnosis)

 + 

An ENgineer (As we have to have knowledge of oral mechanics for perfect treatment planning)

+

An arTIST (As we have to work with great precision in an area with limited access)  

= 

DENTIST

 

 

3. Service To Humanity

 

We make dentures to help the elderly to eat with ease and bring back life to their lives.

We save lives with oral surgeries & facial reconstructions.

We are the real heros for all those bride's, we helped fixing smile.

We help to get rid of the most severe pain with root canal treatments.

And not to forget,

We are the reason for millionas & billionas of halitosis free kisses.

 

 

There's a great dentist

Behind every beautiful smile

And I am proud to be one...

Proud to be Dentist!

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Myths & Facts About Doctors

 

Myths & Facts About Doctors

Myth 1: "Only medical profession is a noble profession"

 

Fact: Every profession, whether of a teacher, soldier, tailor or shopkeeper, is noble, if done with sincerity and integrity. A careless doctor can kill one, a careless  driver can kill dozens, a careless engineer can kill hundreds..

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Myth 2: "As it is a service to humanity, doctors should not run after money."

 

Fact: Money is an important measure of success. Running after it is not good for anybody, but earning more money by doing more work is not a moral crime. And all who advising doctors, themselves running after money, aren't they?

 

Myth 3: "Most of the time, doctors do not understand the disease and write unnecessary and costly drugs and advise tests and treat on a trial basis."

 

Fact: First of all, the doctor patient relationship is based on trust, if you do not trust your doctor, go to another one. Medical science is a lifelong learning process, and all treatment, to some extent is based on trial and error. The same medicine, which works for one patient may not work on another. 

 

Second, the responsibility of providing quality drugs at affordable prices lies not with the doctor, but with the state authorities, just like providing for better roads, unadulterated quality food and dairy products, uninterrupted power and water supply etc and etc. Like cloths, cars and mobile phones, costly drugs are generally better than cheap ones. However, if the government makes it mandatory to write generics, it should ensure quality and the consequence of poor/non efficacy should not be blamed on doctors.

 

Third, tests are done for patient’s own safety. Just like wearing a helmet or seat belt, investigations increase the safety. Most of the doctors in india are trained to work on clinical hunch and common sense and not rely too much on tests, and advise much less tests than what is actually written in the book or done in the developed world.

 

Myth 4: "Treatment costs are increasing irrationally."

 

Fact: As compared to western world, treatment costs in India are still very low, and many foreigners are coming here for this reason. And it would be worthwhile to think about any other service or product with as rapid advancement in technology and equipment as medical science, whose cost is not increasing

 

Myth 5: "Doctors are next to God."

 

Fact: Doctors are as human as can be. They also get tired, fall sick, have family commitments, get upset and stressed sometimes and can suffer from all the frailties of a human being. If anyone wanted to be treated by God then they can visit the temple.

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5 Time Management Tips For Private Dental Practitioners

 

5 Time Management Tips For Private Dental Practitioners

Time once gone does not come back. Therefore, it is essential to utilize every minute of life in a useful way. Every day, dentists are facing various cases in their dental career and have several other responsibilities too. This makes it necessary for us to stay active round the clock. If you can manage your time well, then you can achieve all the best around you.

Here are some of the best time management strategies which will help you utilize your time well without getting stressed or aging too soon! 

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1. Plan your day: 

Get up early in the morning and plan your day for just 10-15 minutes. Write down the tasks in a sequence of the priority. For instance, write in the arrangement of high, medium and low priorities. Then execute them. You can even have virtual assistants for yourself to handle the routine online tasks. Trust me; this saves an ample of time on daily basis. 

 

2. Stay on top of your appointments:

As a dentist, it is your prime responsibility to make sure that every patient is served well and his dental problems are cured at the earliest possible time. Make sure you give the time to every patient in a range and not exactly in hours. This is because you can have an extended patient procedure. It will make the next patient wait for too long. So, don’t over promise. Just be flexible and make this clear to your patients too. They will thank you for your genuine concern! 

 

3. Use technology:

Yes! Make technology your friend. Make sure that you gradually start utilizing various time-saving apps. These apps serve the best for everyone irrespective of your experience of using such apps. Put reminders and just focus on your patient cases. You will get reminder alarms at the set time. You can then finish off your tasks. Just use one app and keep things simple. I assure you that you will never forget any of your tasks throughout the day. 

 

4. Automate whenever possible:

You can use various invoicing and patient payment software to make your clinic’s accounting smoother and faster. These days there are several levels of software available for the dentists and dental clinics. Always talk to the respective company regarding how they will save your time with their innovative services. Get the best one for your clinic. Remember that automation is for the long term, so make sure you choose the best one. 

 

5. Be prepared for emergencies:

You are a doctor, and in the clinic, you can anytime face an emergency. So you need to be prepared for it. Educate your team at the dental clinic regarding the common type of emergencies which usually happen in the dental clinics. Make sure they have a clear concept of it. It ensures that you don’t waste valuable time at such crucial moment. 

 

Thus, every dentist can utilize these simple yet effective strategies to ensure a boost in their dental career. Time is highly valuable. Value your time, and it will value you twice. 

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