One of the great pillars of healthcare, a relationship of trust between doctor and patient is crucial – while one is facing health problems, the other has the skills, knowledge and experience to minimise suffering, create a treatment plan, execute it and accompany the patient towards a solution that restores health and wellbeing. So, why is trust in healthcare eroding?
As healthcare providers, our expertise and skills are at the forefront of what we do, but our “bedside manner” is just as important, precisely because we are dealing with other people’s health.
“No Half Smiles” is a treatment philosophy I developed a few years ago and it is based on the idea of always doing what your patients need, not what they want. But how do we do that? And why do so many dentists give in to what a patient wants and end up doing quick fixes instead of treating the entire mouth?
My long-standing friend and amazing colleague, Christian Coachman, recently reached out and invited me to be a guest on his podcast Coffee Break with Coachman. The theme was “The Slow Dentistry Revolution: why dentists are changing the way they work” and it was a really great talk!
Did you know poor oral health could be linked to Alzheimer’s disease? Studies increasingly show a strong connection between oral conditions – like gum disease (periodontitis) – and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
As the dental field continues to evolve, the insights and perspectives of emerging professionals are more valuable than ever. Driven by curiosity, enthusiasm and a passion for innovation, young dental practitioners bring a fresh perspective that helps to shape the future of dental care.
The DentalPro Best Dentist Awards aim to recognise the excellent work of Portuguese dentists with 22 awards. White Clinic won the award in the “Innovation” and “Management” categories.
I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Yankee Study Club Fall 2024, and I’d love for you to join me for Session 1 on September 4th, where I’ll be leading the webinar “Advanced Treatment Planning for Integrative Dental Health”.
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be a special guest speaker at the upcoming FDI Young Dentist Forum, taking place during the 2024 World Dental Congress in Istanbul. This event is a fantastic opportunity for young dentists and dental students to engage in discussions on some of the hottest topics in dentistry and explore new professional development opportunities.
Running a clinic is not easy. Much has changed, and now clinics need to offer great service and customer care beyond good dentistry.
The Tufts University School of Dental Medicine will be the stage of the 2nd Global Symposium on Implant Dentistry in Boston, USA, between October 26th and 27th, and I’m thrilled to be one of the keynote speakers, alongside an amazing panel of world-renowned colleagues.
Dr. Miguel Stanley is the founder and clinical director of the White Clinic in Lisbon, Portugal. His patients travel to him from around the world; among his clients are famous athletes and celebrities. “I’m an old school dentist doing advanced integrative dentistry,” he said.
In recent years, the medical community has made significant strides in understanding the intricate connections between oral health and overall systemic health. However, as we delve deeper into this crucial relationship, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we’ve only scratched the surface.
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