Dentists are licensed practitioners that hold either a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree, or the equivalent doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree. Becoming a dentist is a long process, involving a required two years of pre-dental college, followed by four years of study in dental school.
The Positives
A good dentist will always take a personal interest in a patients help, making suggestions that will ultimately benefit the individual both heath-wise and financially. He or she will suggest a full-mouth study via x-ray unless a suitable record can be provided from the previous physician. Whereas you may be inclined to use price as a way to determine the quality initially, it's more reliable to judge this aspect based on the amount of time taken to get the job done. Good work takes time and should not be rushed.
Negatives
Watch out for flamboyant advertising. This is typically a sign of an emphasis on cash flow, rather than quality care. Where there are lower fees per service, the number of services performed may actually be more than needed, thus resulting in a higher overall cost. "Specialize" in treating backaches or other types of issues not directly related to oral care. Claim to practice "holistic" or "biological" dentistry methods. Practices that place a strong emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, sedation methods, or one-stop check ups may not be so interested on building a long term relationship with their patients if it does not generate a high amount of income. Dentists are licensed practitioners that hold either a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree, or the equivalent doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree. Becoming a dentist is a long process, involving a required two years of pre-dental college, followed by four years of study in dental school. While you might think the work-load would weed out most, if not all the bad seeds, there are still a few who make it through the process and into public practice. In this article we will offer tips on what to look for when shopping for a new family dentist.
The Positives
A good dentist will always take a personal interest in a patients help, making suggestions that will ultimately benefit the individual both heath-wise and financially. He or she will suggest a full-mouth study via x-ray unless a suitable record can be provided from the previous physician. Whereas you may be inclined to use price as a way to determine the quality initially, it's more reliable to judge this aspect based on the amount of time taken to get the job done. Good work takes time and should not be rushed.
Negatives
Watch out for flamboyant advertising. This is typically a sign of an emphasis on cash flow, rather than quality care. Where there are lower fees per service, the number of services performed may actually be more than needed, thus resulting in a higher overall cost. "Specialize" in treating backaches or other types of issues not directly related to oral care. Claim to practice "holistic" or "biological" dentistry methods. Practices that place a strong emphasis on cosmetic dentistry, sedation methods, or one-stop check ups may not be so interested on building a long term relationship with their patients if it does not generate a high amount of income. Dentists are licensed practitioners that hold either a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) degree, or the equivalent doctor of dental surgery (DDS) degree. Becoming a dentist is a long process, involving a required two years of pre-dental college, followed by four years of study in dental school. While you might think the work-load would weed out most, if not all the bad seeds, there are still a few who make it through the process and into public practice. In this article we will offer tips on what to look for when shopping for a new family dentist.