In the 21st century with all the technological advancements and dental science achievements, it is important to remember that at the heart of a dental practice, it is people who care for people. It is therefore important for our dentist in Rickmansworth to have a sound philosophy that all members of the team can identify with and strive to maintain. At Berry Lane Dental, our philosophy is to ensure that we deliver the best treatment possible, focusing on preventive dentistry.
Preventive dentistry
Preventive dentistry employs techniques that seek to avoid oral problems through education and regular examination. For preventive dentistry to be effective, we include all of our team members, and that includes the patient. As a progressive dental clinic, our focus is on helping our patients to avoid unnecessary visits to our dentist in Rickmansworth. We consider regular six-monthly planned visits to our dentist in Rickmansworth for checkups and hygienist appointments to be all that should be necessary. To achieve this, we need our patients to play their part by following our advice and maintaining a defined oral hygiene regime! We are all aiming to achieve the same objectives, so it is important that the patient is not only the focus but also part of the team’s efforts.
Education
From a young age, it is important to get the basics right and as a Rickmansworth family community dental team, we encourage our adult patients to bring their children in even when they have their appointments. Our friendly staff will look after your child while you are being treated. Dental anxiety has been a problem for some patients for decades, and we work hard to make the dental experience less stressful.
Children who attend the surgery well before their first appointment will become more familiar and relaxed over time. This means that when it is their turn to have a dental appointment, they will be less anxious. In addition, we can educate your child on the correct way to brush their teeth and why it is important to maintain a proper dental hygiene regime. This education of the whole family also ensures that all members of the family understand the importance of regular dental care.
In search of excellence
The 21st century has brought about a revolution in our ability to communicate; it’s easier and more efficient. As a dental practice, we strive to achieve a situation where zero dental decay, zero gum disease and zero oral problems should be the norm. That is the level that we strive to achieve, and in time with dental science and technological advances, this will one day become a reality. Members of our team regularly attend training programs and seminars as we strive to keep up to date with the latest developments in our industry.
Listening to patients
We pride ourselves on listening to our patients’ concerns and recommendations, and where possible, we will add treatments that suit our patients. Teeth whitening is one of the many cosmetic treatments that we offer that we believe is safer to have done by a qualified practitioner. We also understand that some patients like to receive treatment to reduce the signs of ageing. To this end, we also offer a range of aesthetic treatments in our safe and sterile treatment rooms.