title: Treatment planning in general dental practice: case presentation and communicating with the patient.
abstract: Presentation of treatment plan options to patients in general dental practice involves the collation of information and its presentation in a clear and uncluttered environment. Visual aids are of value, as are effective verbal and written communications with the patient. Fees should be discussed openly, as should guarantees for, and limitations of, proposed treatment.
authors.affiliation: University of Glasgow Dental School, Glasgow G2 3JZ.
authors.forename: Crawford A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Bain
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003729:Dental Care; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D005250:Fees, Dental; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D016896:Treatment Outcome