According to cosmetic dentist Dr. Andrew Sih at Bondi Sydney, a good dentist should demonstrate both good clinical skills and patient-care.

On the clinical side, a good dentist should provide patients with accurate diagnosis of their problems. They should possess the updated knowledge and skills to provide high standards of treatment tailored to the patient’s needs and requirements.

On the patient-care side, a good dentist should be sensitive to the patient’s psychological and physical well being, before, during and after treatment. Patients should fully understand their dental condition, yet feel comfortable and relaxed knowing that their problems and needs will be taken care of.

A good dentist can enable his patients to walk out with a Smile.

See a good dentist and enjoy great teeth for life.

Good Dentistry should have the following elements:

Precise and accurate diagnosis:

Detailed dental and medical history Examination of soft and hard tissues Recognizing symptoms and pathology Radiographs Study models

A Good treatment plan:

Good understanding of patients needs Appropriate treatment options relative to the nature of the problem Short and long term planning, tailored for each individuals needs Ensure optimal long term results and avoid unnecessary expenses Early treatment to avoid complications

Good fillings:

Decay free and biologically sealed Occlusally balanced No food trap and easy to floss Smooth margin – for healthy gum and easy cleaning Use of tooth coloured matching materials

Good crowns and bridges:

Provide maximum comfort and natural appearance Be decay free, biologically sealed Be occlusally balanced with the correct bite Allow no food trap and easy to floss Have smooth margin – for healthy gum and easy cleaning Have the same colour and translucency as other teeth

Root canal therapy:

Require use of rubber dam to isolate tooth Ensure root canal systems are clean to the apex and free from bacteria Ensure root canals are properly sealed

Prophylaxis (Scale and Clean):

Thorough removal of plague and calculus deposits Removal of stain Ensuring health tissue response Reinforcement of oral hygiene

» See a Good Dentist and enjoy having great teeth for life!

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