The Future Of Dentistry in India – 7 Problems & 12 Solutions
What are the TOP 7 Problems faced by Dentists in India and what are the 12 Answers to improve that state of dentistry in India? This post will answer all the doubts you may have regarding a career in Dentistry in India.
We are continuing with much-required solutions for the betterment of Dentistry in India. Next in this is points 6, 7, 8 & 9
6. The Price Wars:
This is done by those of us who have minimum liabilities in our practices and are of the firm belief that keeping our treatment charges low would help us getting more patients.
However, the converse is true in the long run. Even though we might lure a few “price-shoppers” to our clinics, but any attempt to increase our treatment charges will inadvertently meet with much resistance.
It is best not to put ourselves in this rut. All treatment charges must be adjusted for annual inflation that is 6-8%.
7. Job Opportunities for Dentists:
In regards to dentistry, two types of awareness are necessary. The perception among patients to opt for better oral health and treatments.
At the same time, the awareness among the government and various private/corporate sectors to create job opportunities for dentists.
Not every new dental graduate can start up with a practice set up. Hence, increased job opportunities (in private and corporate setup) will lead more stability to the graduates. It will also result in general population being more aware regarding the oral health problems and treatments.
8. The wow factor & Social Presence:
Social Presence: All dental professionals must engage socially and professionally to take stock of each others’ issues and issues plaguing Dentistry in India.
Our Associations must speak for its patrons when any injustices occur. They must vouch for all dentists in their periodicals and also become the mouthpiece of the dental community. There should be no ill will amongst us.
At the same, every dentist should work to increase their social presence in the real world. It is something many dentists lack as they are lazy. Therefore, actively participate in social events and try to address the gatherings.
It is a very effective way to making people aware of your dental practice and also motivating them to take care of oral health.
The Wow Factor:
We must incorporate systems into our practices that make the patients’ experiences joyful so that the visit to the dentists’ office becomes something one actually looks forward to.
This effort is many times investment-oriented and requires both time and money. However, it advisable to periodically update your dental practice to add more of the Wow Factors. For inspiration, you may check out the Top 20 Innovative Dental Clinics in the World.
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9. Adopting Speciality Dental Practice and mutually beneficial Referral System:
All of us must consent to a system of referrals where everyone gets to work on our specialties, without squabbling amongst ourselves for patients. An alternative to this idea would be visiting consultant specialists.
With the increasing competition among dentists, it can be an alternative. Rather than fighting among ourselves, we can support each other by referring the patients to the required dental specialists.
This mutually beneficial referral system will result in an increase in professional contacts and also in getting more patients. (in addition to the regular patients who visit your clinic)
