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How do I know that a dentist is a good dentist? What are the criteria I should look for when I go to a dentist to be able to decide if he is a good dentist?
Whenever I visit a dentist, I am always concerned if he is charging me more than what I am supposed to pay, whether he is a good dentist.
I have had bad experiences with dentists in the past and so I am not able to trust dentists anymore.
Please help!
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If your problems are solved then dentist is good .
Look in dentistry we have many types of materials available and technique of doing treatment .
Cheap dental treatment can only be done by Chinese materials and if instruments are sterilised then it’s difficult to provide cheap treatment.
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Your experience will determine about the dentists behavior and nature towards you.
Otherwise these are some qualities to look for, in a doctor..
a) good communicator
b) Look for hygiene
c)chief complaint resolved or not
d) polite or rude
e) soft spoken or not
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you cannot determine the nature at first but the first impression will tell you a lot
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Hello dear
Please be calm
See if iam a patient I can determine a good dentist on the basis of following things-
Ability to understand the problem
Good behaviour and empathy
Reasonable fees
Availability during emergency condition ( dental only)
Cooperative
Accessible
Quality work
These are my expectations from any dentist.
They can vary from patient to patient and dentist to dentist
Hope you got your answer
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If you have this type problem then always consult three dentists and decide.
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Dr. Anupama Madihalli
Dentist
17 yrs exp
North Goa
Hi,
Even though I am a dentist this is a very difficult question to answer.I am sorry to hear that you have had bad experiences in the past which have made you less trusting of dentists.While there is the odd bad apple a vast majority of dentists are good people trying to do the best they can for their patients in a trying environment like the oral cavity.
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As you have had bad experiences before one of the best ways is to get multiple referrals from friends and acquaintances.If many people you know have had a good experiences with a particular dentist then your chances of a positive experience is also high.Once you shortlist a dentist make an appointment and pay him/her a visit.Check out the cleanliness and staff behaviour.Does the dentist make you feel comfortable, takes time and listens and answers your doubts without using complicated jargon?Does he/she explain the treatment and costs in detail?All these factors taken together will help you make a decision .Best of luck
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