Stefano Gracis, Federico Arosio, Matteo Sartori, Paolo Arosio
Formulating a comprehensive treatment plan is a significant challenge for a young dentist who has not yet gained experience, but it is also a challenge for a more experienced professional who may be influenced by bad habits or biases and not be up-to-date on the most recent knowledge in the literature.
Failure to provide complete patient information is like trying to solve a puzzle without having all the necessary information available.
The accuracy and completeness of the patient's initial assessment are therefore essential for providing correct, effective, and personalized treatment. Using a system to guide the initial dental visit can be a great help to the practitioner, as it allows for a standardized and comprehensive approach to the analysis of the patient's medical and dental history and, subsequently, the clinical examination.
Similar to what is done in the aviation field to ensure flight safety, following a checklist of precise and detailed steps allows It allows the dentist to minimize the risk of omissions and therefore guarantees an in-depth analysis of the patient's health and any possible pathologies.
Alfred, a platform developed by Idi Evolution, fits perfectly into this context because it provides a structure for gathering all the relevant information simply and effectively through an initial guided tour of all its phases and components, thus ensuring no aspect is overlooked.
The professional, in fact, is guided through a detailed process of evaluation and analysis.
While using a checklist during the first visit may require more time than many professionals are accustomed to in their routine, the benefits are undeniable. Identifying hidden problems or pre-existing conditions allows for targeted treatment planning and avoids delays resulting from incomplete diagnoses or misjudgments. This saves time, resources, and the number and duration of dental chair visits throughout the treatment phases, thus ensuring greater overall efficiency and better management of the entire treatment plan.
The effectiveness of a treatment plan depends on the accuracy of the assessment, which includes compiling a comprehensive diagnosis and formulating a general and specific prognosis. In addition to facilitating the dentist's decision-making process, this method promotes effective communication with the patient, allowing for a full understanding of their needs and the establishment of shared, consistent treatment goals.
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