{"id":1266,"date":"2018-02-15T18:42:18","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T18:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/?p=1266"},"modified":"2019-05-24T01:00:08","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T01:00:08","slug":"patient-centered-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/?p=1266","title":{"rendered":"What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A simple definition of patient-centered dental care is the following.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dentistry that is focused on your overall health, well-being, comfort, and satisfaction that results in a positive dental office experience and a trusting doctor-patient relationship.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Most dental care professionals want you to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. But a patient-centered dental practice is one that strives to develop a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ultimate goal of a patient-centered dental practice is to treat you as an individual. Also, to provide personalized care that meets your unique dental health needs and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are wondering whether your dentist employs a patient-centered approach to dentistry, evaluate your answers to the following questions:<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n
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  • When you contact the office to make an appointment, is the office staff friendly, caring, and interested in helping? Do they want to find a time that will work with your busy schedule?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Is the office atmosphere positive, upbeat, welcoming, and inviting?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Does a team member greet you warmly when you arrive for your appointment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Are you nervous at the office? Or, do you feel comfortable and at ease?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Are members of the dental practice team interested in having meaningful conversations with you about your life, your oral health, and helping you reach your dental-related goals?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • During a routine exam and dental procedures, does the dental team show compassion for your fear, apprehension, and\/or anxiety?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Does your dentist show concern for you as a person? Does he or she ask you questions about your family and your interests?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Do you feel like your dentist is consistently trying to sell you expensive dental treatments instead of taking a conservative approach and looking out for your best interest?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Does your dentist make treatment decisions for you? Does your dentist have a conversation with you that weighs the pros and cons of various treatment options?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Are your questions and concerns taken seriously?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Does the dental office feature amenities to help you feel comfortable and relaxed while you\u2019re sitting in the dental chair?<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Do you feel as though you and your dentist are in a partnership when it comes to determining the best course of action for improving your dental health?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    While it\u2019s entirely possible to receive exceptional clinical care from a dental practice that focuses solely on providing top-quality dental services, a patient-centered dental practice goes an extra step to ensure your comfort and satisfaction. A patient-centered dental office values you as a patient, as a person, and as a friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Find a Dental Practice that Genuinely Cares for You<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Washington Court House Dental is a uniquely patient-centered practice. We consider you as important members of our dental office family. We are concerned about your needs, your concerns, and your best interest. Give us a call today to schedule your appointment. We look forward to providing you with a dental visit that leaves you pleased with the care you received and confident that you\u2019ve found a dental practice that truly cares.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A simple definition of patient-centered dental care is the following. Dentistry that is focused on your overall health, well-being, comfort, and satisfaction that results in a positive dental office experience and a trusting doctor-patient relationship. Most dental care professionals want you to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. But a patient-centered dental practice is one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4,23,6],"tags":[26,24,25],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1266"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1266"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1479,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1266\/revisions\/1479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/washingtonchd.eoscorporate.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}