Lack Of Trust Is Central To The Dental Profession

Dentistry may be defined by many as the occupation of teeth care, but to me, it is so much more than that. Dentistry is not just a service - it is a relationship between dental care professionals and their patients. In order to provide the best quality of dental care possible, not only must one be well versed in dentistry, but also in how to make patients feel safe, well-cared for, and accepted. Without trust, the patient may feel that he or she is not getting the best service, and the patient is indeed right. Lack of trust on the patient’s part cannot only reveal an impression of an uncaring dental care professional, but also a lack of competency. Patients should be taken seriously, not only because of the fact that they deserve to be treated well, but also because patients’ results and behaviors are a direct

He or she must never be content with their current knowledge and/or quality of care: he or she must be constantly seeking out ways in which he or she can improve. To practice good dentistry also means to be able to accept one’s mistakes and learn from them. As humans, it is natural for us to make mistakes, but what is important is that we move on and learn from them. Another element central to the dental profession is integrity. Such experiences are crucial to learning, since it not only leads to knowledge but also perseverance. Not only is integrity an important component of patient trust, but it is also a crucial part of professionalism. As dental health care professionals, we are not only trusted with a delicate part of the human body, but also with a considerable amount of confidential information, along with a position of power. We must treat the information responsibly in order to preserve patient privacy, along with ensuring that we never abuse our power by suggesting something that benefits ourselves instead of our