The big picture

At Dentistry on the Square (DOTS) we believe prevention is universally better than cure. It is the ethos that underpins every part of our care. Each patient has a tailor-made preventive programme focusing on specific requirements and helping the patient fit the routine into their busy daily lives. Happy patients are compliant patients and, whether it be flossing around an implant-retained bridge or using an orthodontic head on an electric brush, we like to spend time with our patients, making sure they can cope with every part of their home care.

We have a patient information pack that discusses the links between poor periodontal health and poor general health. Regular dietary advice for good dental health is also applicable to good general health.

Inhalation sedation (IHS) is also a really useful tool to have in your arsenal when treating patients with dental anxiety. In combination with acclimatisation and desensitisation it is a fantastic method of helping your patient relax and have a positive treatment experience.