“Which Flavor Would You Like?” – The Importance of Patient Involvement in Preventive Care

We get it – dental offices get busy! An average day quickly turns into a whirlwind as you run from patient to patient, often with barely a moment to catch your breath. Amid the rush, it’s easy to get stuck in a routine, trying to balance high-quality care with a packed schedule. You see a lot of different patients – some make oral care a priority and never miss a hygiene appointment, while others show up only when they suspect a problem, often when it’s too late. When you see yet another patient with a preventable dental issue, you might ask: How can we help more patients avoid these situations?

You know what causes caries and all the ways to prevent it. Your patients, on the other hand, may only have some idea about what is good for their teeth. After all, we’ve all had that one patient surprised that they have a cavity because they say they “don’t eat candy”, yet they sip coffee and snack on crackers throughout the day. Many patients don’t realize the impact of their daily habits on their oral health, which is why it is so important to educate patients and involve them in their preventive care.

Your patients need to be aware of the influence their oral habits, diet, and in-office care have on their oral health. We know many patients, especially adults, are not being offered preventive care at their routine dental appointments, yet these are crucial in maintaining long-term oral health. We know your schedule is busy, but adding preventive treatments to your standard protocol doesn’t have to be time-consuming! Something as simple as a fluoride varnish treatment can make a big difference to a high-risk patient, and takes less than a minute to apply!

Our FluoroDose^® fluoride varnish is a great option for all dental practices looking for speed, quality, and value. FluoroDose comes in a fully-enclosed, patented LolliTray™ packaging that prevents cross-contamination, even if the product is placed in a zone of contamination. Plus, with 6 flavors – Mint, Melon, Bubble Gum, Cherry, Caramel, and the NEW flavor DraganBerry™ named after our founder, Dr. William Dragan – you can make prevention a little more fun by letting patients pick their favorite flavor! This is an easy way to get both you and the patient excited about the experience.

Try FluoroDose and change your prevention protocol for the better TODAY!