The needs and individual situations of patients seen in different workplaces can vary enormously, but one common theme faced by dental professionals is the requirement to try and manage the expectations of those patients.
Although this has always been important, the current difficulties with providing care during the pandemic have highlighted the importance of taking a team-based approach to this fundamental aspect of a patient's experience of their treatment.
In the latest DDU journal, we examine how anticipating, accommodating and managing those expectations can help both patients and dental professionals avoid unnecessary complications and concerns.
Also in this issue:
- The importance of early diagnosis of oral cancer
- Staff absence and resignations
- Regulation of facial aesthetics across the UK
Read the issue in full here.
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