Practice management in pediatric dentistry.
Good practice management in the pediatric dental office is not piecemeal, sporadic, or a series of random, uncoordinated activities. Instead, it encompasses the philosophy of the practice; is centered around the patient; and is a fluid, consistent management function. It begins with the pediatric dentist as the leader and continues in all phases of daily activity. It is a well-developed, highly functioning system. It results in staff and patient loyalty and high patient satisfaction. It is an ongoing, continuously active, evolutionary process. It permits a positive attitude of professional growth for the entire pediatric dental staff team.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, USA. esnped@aol.com
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000458:organization & administration; D003797:Dental Staff / Q000458:organization & administration; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D009042:Motivation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010685:Philosophy, Dental; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration*