Edit Article

As with any profession, some dentists are better than others. It can be difficult to know where to start when you move to a new area. Dental practice websites may list services and opening times but may have little information about individual dentists. So here are some tips to help you choose someone you can trust.

EditSteps

  1. 1
    Ask around. Word of mouth is always a good place to start. It will be helpful to know if family, friends or colleagues have had good experiences with a particular dentist. A word of warning though, the friendliest dentist in the world isn't necessarily the one with the best technical skills.
  2. 2
    Look for testimonials.Many dentists place testimonials on their websites. Now showing testimonials doesn't mean a dentist isn't good, but may just mean they have never got round to collecting them. However, if the dentist proudly displays lots of testimonials it will help you get a feel for that dentist and is a good place to start.
  3. 3
    Look for before and after photos. Even if you're aren't planning to have cosmetic dental work, before and after photos are a good chance for a dentist to display their technical skills. Not many dentists have photos of their work available and a dentist who is confident enough in their work to display a high quality photo on their website, that you may then see on your large PC screen, is likely to be one who takes pride in their technical skills.
  4. 4
    Look to social media. Increasingly business are marketed through social media and with online reviews. See what is being said online about the dentist you are considering going to see.
  5. 5
    Check qualifications. Any dentist will almost certainly have the necessary qualifications to practice in their country such as the General Dental Council UK, but do they have any postgraduate qualifications. Such further training is a sign of commitment to developing skills.

We could really use your help!

Can you tell us about
sweat control?
Yes
No
sweat control
how to stop armpit sweating
Can you tell us about
pranks?
Yes
No
pranks
how to scare other people
Can you tell us about
Adobe Photoshop?
Yes
No
Adobe Photoshop
how to fade in Photoshop
Can you tell us about
school hacks?
Yes
No
school hacks
how to get out of doing homework
Thanks for helping! Please tell us everything you know about
...
Tell us everything you know here. Remember, more detail is better.
Tips
Provide Details.
Please be as detailed as possible in your explanation. Don't worry about formatting! We'll take care of it. For example:
Don't say: Eat more fats.
Do say: Add fats with some nutritional value to the foods you already eat. Try olive oil, butter, avocado, and mayonnaise.
Submit

EditTips

  • You might also want to look at what professional organisations they are a member of.

EditSources and Citations

Article Info

Categories: Finding a Medical Specialist

Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 74 times.

Did this article help you?
Yes No