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Choosing a Dentist


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1. Technology Updation

Over the last 15 years, dentistry has seen a proliferation of digital technologies that dramatically improve quality of care. This is especially significant for dental x-rays, which are crucial to detecting major oral health issues. However, in large doses, x-ray radiation can contribute to oral cancer. Digital x-ray technology can reduce radiation exposure in patients by 90 percent.

2.Education and Training

For many decades, the skills needed by dentists and other dental professionals remained pretty much the same. This isn’t true today. Over the past ten years, advances in clinical and administrative technology mean dentists and their staffs need to regularly update their skills to meet the needs and expectations of the industry and their patients.

3. A friendly and responsive staff

A visit to the dentist is not high on most people’s list of favorite activities. While you can’t necessarily determine the treatment you’ll need in advance, you can determine the quality of the staff experience by choosing an office offering a streamlined appointment process, pleasant interaction and a billing process that accepts most insurance plans.

4. Good Atmosphere 

Most people believe restaurant restrooms are good indicators of kitchen cleanliness. The same might be said for the dentist’s office. If the surroundings are clean and modern, and the magazines current, chances are good the same can be said for the equipment and care.

5. Interest in serving others

A key principle for most dentists is a commitment to doing good. Some dentists, working through dental support organizations, gather volunteers and community partners to donate millions of dollars of free dentistry yearly to those in need. 
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