HOW DO YOU DEFINE A GOOD DENTIST?

Finding a dentist that is the right fit for you and your family’s needs is an important task. From feeling comfortable with the dentist and their staff to working with someone who has the knowledge and experience necessary to provide you with the best care possible, there are many factors that make a good dentist. At Biltmore Commons Dental Care, we believe that a good dentist is defined by the happiness and overall health of their patients. With a combination of exceptional dental care services and our friendly and experienced staff, we are able to work together with our patients to provide the most healthy and beautiful smiles that modern dentistry can offer.

TRAITS OF A GOOD DENTIST

WELCOMING

A welcoming environment is key to making both patients and staff feel comfortable, no matter the reason for a visit to the dentist office. Most people understand what it feels like to be welcomed into a new space and this is something that should be very important to your dentist. The feeling of knowing that you are wanted and accepted in the dentist’s office could mean something as small as enjoying a comfortable seat or something greater, like being able to speak openly with your dentist and their staff.

EMPATHETIC

Empathy is a word that is tossed around everywhere from the grocery store to call centers and even the dental office, but what does empathy really mean? True empathy is the ability to step into the shoes of another person and understand their thoughts, feelings and perspectives. For a good dentist, this means not only putting the patient’s feelings first but to truly try and understand each patient’s thoughts and feelings. For dentists, empathy is one of the most important skills available to achieving better, long-lasting dentist/patient relationships.

PASSIONATE

While having a great personality is definitely a plus as a dentist, being passionate about providing the best dental care possible is equally if not more important for a good dentist. Successful dentists should be able to say that they enjoy the work they do each day and are excited about learning more as technology advances in the field. Passionate dentists should also be excited about providing the best care possible for those in need. Many passionate dentists also enjoy a challenge and are happy to help find the best and most efficient way of treating their patient’s oral care and cosmetic dentistry needs. A passionate dentist is also more likely to seek out new treatment options, better technology and continued education for themselves and their staff.

QUALITY OF CARE

Every dentist has a professional opinion about the correct diagnosis and treatment of dental conditions, but no matter what the recommended treatment, the dentist should provide excellent work. When a dentist cares deeply not, only about the individual receiving treatment, but also the treatment itself, then the quality of work will shine through.

COLLABORATION

One of the most beneficial philosophies gaining popularity in dentistry is the concept of collaboration. In the modern dental hygiene practice, collaboration between a team with a diverse and advanced set of skills is beneficial for both the dentist and their patients. Whether this means that dentists are able to work with other medical professionals on certain projects in order to gain new skills or that they are able to bring in outside information to better treat patients in office, the idea of collaboration opens many doors for a good dentist. Additionally, good dental hygiene is an important part of good overall health in a patient and the ability to share this information with other medical care providers is a smart practice for a good dentist.

FIND THE RIGHT DENTIST FOR YOUR NEEDS

When seeking out a truly good dentist for your oral health needs, it is important to take these traits into mind. Dentistry is a very hands-on profession that requires a trusting and personable relationship between your dentist, their staff and you!