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When Should You Criticize a Colleague’s Dentistry?

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In this survey, we asked: What do you do when you see a patient who’s had terrible work done by another dentist?

The clear majority of dentists avoid criticizing the work of other dentists. Professional courtesy seems to override other concerns. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear if that’s based on doctors’ ethical standards or on fear of lawyers and possible legal repercussions. Either way, dentists try not to bad-mouth their colleagues’ work.

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Are Your Specialists Referring Patients Back to You?

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This survey asked dentists how frequently their patients are referred back after being sent out for treatment by specialists. The clear majority said they always or almost always got their patients back.

Dentists reported that prosthodontists were the worst offenders when it comes to not referring patients back. There were also complaints about pediatric dentists and periodontists. “Periodontists only have incoming phone lines,” complained an Arizona dentist. “They never refer back.”

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