Comments on: Delivering bad news

By: Douglas Barker

Douglas Barker — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:30:22 +0000

Alan, I can understand your feeling but we can’t control everything but being a dentist I can suggest all the dentist no to mislead patients. Treat patient only when you’re capable to deliver results.

By: Ashley Woods

Ashley Woods — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:26:34 +0000

You’re absolutely right. All the findings and recommendations should be expressed to the patient in a straightforward manner rather than finding ways to work around them. It is more important to understand the pain of the patient and cure it rather than trying to sympathize and feel it. Both the patient and the doctor should be in it together, but the doctor should focus on providing a solution than sharing the pain.

By: Water flosser

Water flosser — Wed, 25 May 2016 07:32:31 +0000

Thanks Alan, Great Article…

By: John

John — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 11:16:32 +0000

Great post Alan.!!

By: Dr. Yakeika Vann

Dr. Yakeika Vann — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:08:29 +0000

I really enjoyed reading your thoughts, Dr. Mead. I own my own practice and understand the delicacy of breaking bad news to patients, especially when they don’t expect it. You’re right, gum/periodontal disease often progresses silently and patients don’t know until they come and see me. It’s still hard, but at the end of the day, we are there to take care of our patients and their dental health. I know that there are many people I’ve helped – including saving their natural teeth, or restoring their smile and giving them back something that had been missing. Dentistry is more than a regular visit, it truly can change people’s lives. Keep posting, your insights are wonderful – I think not only for those of us in the profession, but for patients as well!

By: MARYLEBONE DENTAL PRACTICE

MARYLEBONE DENTAL PRACTICE — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:15:14 +0000

Thank you for sharing Alan! Great post.

By: tye grisel

tye grisel — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 12:33:03 +0000

Thanks Alan, love reading your blog!!
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By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:10:25 +0000

Thanks Alan.Great post, thanks for sharing!

By: Dr. Peter Worth

Dr. Peter Worth — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:34:54 +0000

It’s difficult especially when the patient is told by us that the care of their teeth is important and, like with flossing, needs to be done everyday. Then on their next visit, they are still struggling with the recommendations. Great reading your blogs!

By: mwhite dental

mwhite dental — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 23:58:01 +0000

Thanks Alan…always a pleasure to read your blog!