Managing Patient Expectations – What We Can Learn from Facial Aesthetics – PDP180

Managing patient expectations in Dentistry – there are some MAJOR lessons we can learn from facial aesthetics practitioners. We’re diving into a conversation with Dr. Katherine Bell that’s really going to open your eyes about communication. Despite beauty being subjective, we find a lot of similarities in how we talk to and get consent from patients, whether it’s for facial aesthetics or dental procedures  So, even if facial aesthetics isn’t your cup of tea, think of this episode as a deep dive into communication and consent. Plus, it’s Documentation Month on Protrusive Podcast, and this episode is just the beginning! https://youtu.be/28hRaMARgnA Watch PDP180 on Youtube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Tailoring consent to each patient involves discussing only the risks that matter to them, using standard forms for GUIDANCE, not for completeness. It’s about clearly explaining how we’ll minimize these risks, ensuring the patient feels secure and informed about the precautions taken. For example ‘Mrs Smith, your tooth is very badly broken down and this can be a very tricky extraction. The way we are going to make it easier is by carefully dividing the tooth in to 3 roots’ Highlights of this episode: 01:36 Protrusive Dental Pearl 03:33 Dr. Kathryn Bell Introduction 05:01 Dr. Kathryn Bell’s Journey in Facial Aesthetics 09:08 Perception of Facial Aesthetics  15:34 Discussion on Documentation and Patient Education  20:05 Patient Consent and Managing Risks 25:13 Screening for Body Dysmorphia 33:50 Considerations for Patients with Depression Seeking Aesthetic Treatments 38:06 Learn More with Dr. Kathryn Bell Access the CPD quiz through our app on https://www.protrusive.app, either on your browser or by downloading our mobile app. For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. Join us on Protrusive Guidance, our own platform for dental professionals. No need for Facebook anymore! 😉 If you loved this episode, be sure to watch Botox for TMD – Indications and Protocols