How to find a great Dentist 10 TIPS ON FINDING A GREAT DENTIST 1. ADA MEMBER Look for an ADA (American Dental Association) Member. ADA Members - agree to abide by a code of ethics - participate in on-going education 2. PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION Ask your friends, neighbours, co-workers, family doctor or previous dentist for their recommendation. 3. LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE Will your dentist be able to perform the treatment you require to the highest degree of quality, durability and longevity as comfortably as possible? Has your dentist been practising for an adequate number of years in order to gain the experience required to treat you as well as possible? 4. COMMUNICATION Consider the friendliness and helpfulness of the dentist and his/her staff. Are they willing to answer your questions and readily provide information? 5. CLEAN Is the practice clean, tidy and hygienic? If you have questions on infection control are they answered? Are instruments sterile? Does the dentist wear gloves and masks, and offer you protective eye wear? 6. RESPECT Does the dentist appreciate that your time is important i.e. show respect to you and your other commitments? 7. DENTAL AND MEDICAL HISTORY Does the dentist listen to and take your medical and dental history and act upon the information you provide? 8. TECHNOLOGY Does your dentist use the most up to date technology, materials and procedures to provide you with the best possible treatment available? 9. OPTIONS & ESTIMATES Does your dentist present you with a range of treatment options and explain them so that you understand? Does the dentist run a practice that is prepared to give you pre-treatment cost estimates and inform you of variations as they occur? 10. SHARED PLANNING Does the dentist have a long term view of your dental health - with a plan which you arrived at together, including seeing you regularly to help maintain optimal health?

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