Navigating Patient Relationships in Dental Practice

This chapter delves into the various types of dental patients and their behaviors, from ideal patients to inconsistent ones, highlighting the challenges dentists face in ensuring optimal oral health. It explores patient cases where individuals were unaware of dental issues, emphasizing the significance of long-term patient relationships and tailored treatment plans. The importance of leaving a positive impact on every patient, as well as the value of providing genuine care over pushing unnecessary treatments, is emphasized through personal anecdotes and expert advice shared in the discussion.