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Oral Health Literacy – One of the biggest challenges a dental professional encounters on a day-to-day basis is effective patient communication.

Oral Health Literacy: Some patients may be feeling anxious and need a more thorough explanation, while other patients may not want to hear the gum-to-bone anatomical details.

Oral Health Literacy: When it comes to oral health literacy, it’s important to take off your expert hat and remember that dental terminology is cumbersome and confusing. What is commonplace to us may be overwhelming for our patients. There are patient education resources outside of your office that can help, too.


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