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228. Do You Want Patients to Like or Respect You? Dennis Hartlieb, DMD, AAACD, Rhodri Thomas, BDS, Michelle Lee, DMD

Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert

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Balancing Likability and Respect in Dentistry

The chapter explores whether dentists should prioritize being liked or respected by their patients, with differing perspectives on the topic. It emphasizes the significance of building trust through respect and the challenges of navigating patients' aesthetic preferences while upholding professional standards in dentistry. The importance of understanding and meeting individual patient needs and preferences, particularly regarding naturalness in cosmetic dentistry, is highlighted.

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