Shorts: 4 Words to Avoid Using with Patients
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Release Date: 10/22/2021
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info_outlineThe words you use with patients can be important. Alan discusses a few that he's found to be less than helpful over the years that he tries to avoid using with patients. The four words he discusses:
- Small (in terms of dental disease)
- Dental "Insurance"
- Expensive
- Painful
Do you have any words you try and avoid during patient communication?
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