What matters in Dentistry? Wait, let me rephrase.
What matters in EVERY field?
During our studies we were trained to develop skills. To troubleshoot. To make sure the theories in our brain can help us to solve that problem in our future job.
Everyone came out to the society with a similar set of skills and knowledge.
Now, if everyone is almost equal, what set us apart? Looks? Background?
Yes they might play a role. But what most forgotten is “Human Connection”.
Let me give an example.
The first thing I always ask my patient when I first saw them is: How are you?
It seemed simple, insignificant even. But I still think it is one of the most important thing to ask.
Genuinely caring about a person as a whole, not just treating the person’s disease, is so important in health professional.
In fact, genuinely caring about anyone who is under your care, is important in every field.
I would easily choose a restaurant with a server who gives me a glass of water on a hot day although I didn’t ask for it.
I would easily choose a hairdresser who simply remembers my name although I only go for a haircut once in a while.
Similarly, I always try to imagine what kind of dentist my patients would want to see, and try to be one. Tho I’m not perfect, there are probably still patients who are afraid to see me😂, but I try my best to improve everyday. Be it in person or on social media.😊
If you’re a dentist and wanted to learn more on how I manage my clinical & social media works, do check out my live session on this coming Wednesday (20/1/21) 9pm with Dental Genesis Network DGN ,DM them for more!
See you there and good luck to all of you!🤗
