RiskBites - Working with your laboratory

About this episode

This episode discusses effective communication between dentists and dental laboratories to improve clinical outcomes.

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked art of communicating effectively with your dental laboratory. Dentists and technicians exchange information daily across multiple channels and on a vast range of clinical and technical matters. Yet, as Dentolegal consultant, Dr Simon Parsons notes, many opportunities to strengthen this communication and ultimately improve clinical outcomes are frequently missed. To understand why this happens and what clinicians can do to bridge the gap, Dr Annalene Weston speaks with Simon, who brings a unique dual perspective shaped by his time working within a large dental laboratory and his own clinical experience. Join us for a conversation that may just transform the way you work with your lab.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Annalene Weston

Guest: Dr Simon Parsons

Topics covered

• communication
• dental laboratory
• clinical outcomes
• dentistry
• dentolegal

Keywords

• dental communication
• laboratory
• clinical outcomes
• dentistry
• dentolegal

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dental Protection

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