The world as we know it has always been merging into a virtual world before the COVID-19 crisis. Technology is what everyone has been turning to, this includes video communication with Doctors, family, and friends.
We recognise that the recent lockdown measures taken across the country may have caused higher levels of anxiety than normal. Causing many people to refrain from making visits to dental practices unless it is absolutely necessary. According to statistics from the Oral Health Foundation, almost half of UK adults have a fear of the dentist. 12% of these suffering from an extreme dental anxiety or phobia.
In an attempt to still provide exceptional dental care to those who are unable to visit your practices, online Video eConsultations could be the solution you have been looking for.
The benefits of Video eConsultations
Video eConsultations are the way forward for many reasons to name but a few:
- Nervous patients feel more comfortable in their own home
- Quicker appointment times for the dentist and patient
- Save time and money
- Reduce unnecessary contact with patients
For those of you wondering what eConsultations are. It is a way of digitally examining a patient’s dental wellbeing and working alongside them to create a unique treatment plan. Without them having to visit the dental practice.
One of the main benefits of eConsultation is that patients will have time to explain their dental concerns in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Making them feel more at ease to explain their treatment goals to a professional through an online platform. This can be helpful for many patients as they may struggle to properly voice their concerns and wishes during a face to face consultation. With video, they will have more time to carry out their digital consultation at a time convenient to them and yourself.
This ability to choose when they carry out the online consultation is another key appeal for those who are busy working from home. We appreciate that a lot of patients cannot spare any time to visit your practice to carry out a consultation. So having another option for the patient would really help them decide what dental treatments they desire like teeth whitening, dental veneers or dental implants.
Many people dream of changing their smiles but for reasons such as anxiety or lack of time they just never do anything about it.
So what’s your next step?
Video meetings are a safer way to communicate with your patients and also your staff. Team meetings held over these virtual forums are a great way to touch base with your full team. If you are unsure, we can help set this up and guide you through each step. It’s as easy as that!
For more information on how you can setup Video eConsultations for your practice, please click here
