This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about 3 steps to take to improve patient compliance. 

Episode Highlights

• Article: 10 Tips to Improve Patient Compliance
• Listen
• Build Rapport 
• Motivate your patient 
• • Aids

Quotes

“Far too often we listen to respond, and we don’t listen to hear.” 

“If you can listen it is a building block to building trust with your patient.” 

“Try to find the common ground with your patient, there is something you can find common ground on and build from there.” 

“If rapport is lacking, you likely will not be able to build the trust you need.” 

“Nothing will motivate your patient more than seeing what is going on in their own mouth.” 

“Disclosing Gel has been a game changer for me.” 

“GC Tri Plaque ID gel has 3 colors, when you put it on a patient's mouth they are dumbfounded to see all the colors, and then mortified when they learn what the colors mean, and see the areas they consistently miss.” 

“I love that it is a gel and not a liquid, using it is a totally different experience.” 

“Disclosing gel makes me a better clinician because it shows me exactly where all the biofilm is that I need to disrupt.” 

Links

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GC Tri Plaque ID Gel™

https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Tri_Plaque_ID/ 

10 Top Tips for Improving Patient Compliance https://www.nature.com/articles/bdjteam2015165