Patient-centred measures in dental practice: 1. An overview

Dent Update. 2006 Dec;33(10):596-8, 600. doi: 10.12968/denu.2006.33.10.596.

Abstract

This paper explores the way that patient participation has increased in dentistry in recent years and introduces the two concepts of 'quality of life' and 'patient satisfaction' and examines their relevance to everyday clinical dental practice.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude to Health
  • Communication
  • Dental Care*
  • Dentist-Patient Relations*
  • Humans
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Patient Participation*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Quality of Life