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?
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.
I was recently invited to participate in the FDI Dental Check-up podcast, hosted by Kelly Hoey and alongside dental student, Sanika Shorey, where the spotlight is focused on all things dentistry and health, where oral healthcare is discussed openly and passionately.
Staying at the forefront of innovation and patient care requires passion, dedication and a commitment to learning and mentorship. During exocad Insights 2024, Dr Miguel Stanley, the director of the White Clinic in Lisbon in Portugal, not only highlighted his personal evolution in dentistry—navigating through challenges and embracing technological advancements such as digital diagnostics—but also reflected his deep-seated desire to inspire the next generation.
I founded Slow Dentistry in 2015 with one important goal in mind: advance the standards of oral healthcare worldwide, while building trust with patients. How? By providing a work ethic and cornerstones that benefit everyone.
On April 23rd, I’ll be teaming up with Biotechdental ATP38 for an informative and eye-opening webinar on the power of photobiomodulation and its incredible applications in dental practice.
I’m getting ready to participate in the Longevity Med Summit in Lisbon, Portugal on May 8th and 9th, and am super excited about this event whose essence is “Committed to Global Wellness”. What does dentistry have to do with longevity you may be asking? Everything.
The most important Romanian implantology congress is booked for June 6-8 in the beautiful region of Poiana Brașov and I’m extremely excited to be participating alongside a five-star line-up of world-class colleagues.
© 2015-2024 Dr. Miguel Stanley. All rights reserved. Created & developed by Recreart.
