The Dental Hacks Podcast

In this throwback episode of the Very Clinical podcast Zach and Kevin talk about verbal skills and patient communication.  Show Topics: Office Holiday Parties: The hosts discuss their plans for their office holiday parties, including venue selection, gift exchanges, and timing. Kevin shares an amusing anecdote about a past party location mishap. Verbal Skills in Dentistry: Zach and Kevin delve into how their communication skills have evolved over their careers. They emphasize the importance of confidence and clarity when presenting treatment options to patients. Rubber Dam Use: A discussion on the benefits of rubber dam use and how to overcome patient objections. Case Acceptance: The hosts share strategies for improving case acceptance for crowns, scaling and root planing, and implants, highlighting the importance of visual aids like intraoral cameras and x-rays. Managing Patient Expectations: Zach and Kevin talk about the importance of setting realistic expectations for patients, particularly regarding post