Practice Management Toolkit: The Path to a Preventive Practice

Restorative Model Evolving to Preventive Model

Advantages of a Preventive Model

• Raise patients' appreciation of oral health
• Encourage regular visits
• Increase referrals

Now what happens when you develop a preventive model is that it is important for every patient to consistently understand what prevention is all about, how it works, and even what products have to be used (products such as floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and gradually even powered brushes.) The preventive model is one that can be incorporated quickly into any dental practice, but has a tremendous impact on the life of that patient in regard to dental health.