How Periodontists Can Work with General Dentists (Not Against Them!)
Periodontists and general dentists share a common goal: to provide patients with effective dental treatment.
Though methodologies and approaches are different for each party, they share a common clientele that often requires the services of both.
However, many dentists prefer to treat periodontal patients in-house rather than referring out. That can make it seem as though the two are battling for business rather than working toward a common goal.
Being the specialist, Periodontists are in a better position to show how they can work with dentists rather than against them.
Emphasizing Everyone’s Best Interest
The most important thing you can do when working with dentists is to stress the importance of working for the patient's overall health, not just the practice or specialty. It’s easy to say we care about the patient’s best interest and this is why we approach the care the way we do. It’s a universal understanding. But the...
