Treatment Planning is the process of using critical thinking skills from the information taken in during the data collection phase of the hygiene appointment. You will then organize the pertinent patient data into a concise list of clinical situations.
These are discussed with the patient in a manner that will bring the patient into the treatment planning process. "Co-Diagnosis" = Patient and Clinician Decide. Inspire interest from your patient about their total health.
These suggestions will suppoort Five Star Dental Hygiene Care During the Treatment Planning Process.
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