Being Dentist: Let My Country Awake...

 

Being Dentist: Let My Country Awake...

They say- TO ERR IS THE HUMAN... but I think it’s not applicable for doctors..

 

An incident that happened recently in Pune is making me write this.. A 3 year old girl accidentally lost her life while going a RCT at a dental clinic. The media got an opportunity to raise their TRP'S; they declared the doctor as murderer & this ruling by media was without even knowing the facts. 

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It's not uncommon these days..Death of a patient in a hospital/dispensary and that’s it..

 

Some opportunists nowhere related people will come over to do so called justice which includes physical abuse, destroying clinic as if the doctor has done it intentionally...I would like to bring to people notice that we are doctors & not God...even God have made mistakes isn't it...??? Few born deaf, dumb and with many such abnormalities...!!! How come people expect that doctor can produce results with every case... Human engineering done by God is sooo complicated that we are still trying to fully understand it...

 

 

To add onto it judiciary has included doctors into consumer act...

 

I don’t understand; whether we are sellers or what??? If yes, then why so much of noise when this seller charges for selling his skills? At one end you say doctor should serve and then you only make him a seller... how can a doctor serve fearlessly with free mind if he would be under so much of pressure every time?

 

People need to understand that amongst thousand cases one case MAY go wrong... In one case results may come compromised... that doesn't mean that doctor has done it intentionally...

 

 

Can a doctor afford to do wrong intentionally?

 

I wonder if same principles can be applied to judiciary also when lower courts decisions and higher courts decisions contradicts each other... 

 

Would you go to the consumer court for it...??? It’s not possible right..?? Coz then judges won’t be able to give decisions with fearless mind right...???

 

Same way doctors should also be exempted from this... not to go on killing people but to HELP THEM WORK MORE FREELY...FEARLESSLY...TO ENABLE THEM DOING WHAT IS NECESSARY THAN WHAT IS POSSIBLE... like they have shown in munnabhai na-" k form baad me bhara maamu; pehle patient ka ilaaj kar..."

 

This is not an excuse for non performance nor I'm telling doctors to play with patient's life..I am just asking people and media to ACT SENSIBLY.

 

Every doctor works for the well being of patient. If something goes wrong with the patient..then its the doctor who spends sleepless nights after patient's close relatives.

 

 

Which doctor won't like to have a smiling feedback from the patient?

 

Nothing would be gained from arguments & nasty behavior...  It will just widen the rift between doctor & a patient... LET'S CO-EXIST...!!!

 

We will have to understand limitations of doctor too... HELP US TO HELP YOU MORE EFFICIENTLY...BALL IS IN YOUR COURT...!!!

 

"Where the mind is without fear & the head is held high…

 

Where the mind is lead forward by thee into ever-widening thought & action...

 

Into that heaven of freedom...

 

My father..

 

LET MY COUNTRY AWAKE...!!"  

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What After BDS: Earn and Learn! WHY GO ABROAD?

 

What After BDS: Earn and Learn! WHY GO ABROAD?

Year 2012;  of course I remember, that was my most terrible year. I had completed my BDS and landed in the state of dilemma like every other fresher dental graduate of India, with the same old question, “What After BDS?” Trust me, this “what next?” phase is very irritating and annoying. During this phase anyone will come to you and throw some bunch of advices on what to do after BDS even the ones who do not know much about dentistry.

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Here’s the list of some typical advices.. 

 

1. Tu Practice Kar.. Practice; Ya Ek Kam Kar Khudka Dental Clinic Kholde..

 

2. One of my friend did MBA after BDS, you also do it.. bahot scope hai...

 

3. Ya sabse best PG karle...

 

And then the time came to make a choice. When I decided to go for PG, I discovered some bitter facts. First is that there aren’t many colleges left in our country from where you actually get to learn and get that feeling of being a post graduate. Secondly; perusing PG from reputed dental institutes in India is very STRESSFUL. 

 

After doing a lot of research I found out about courses which let you study along with clinical practice. Yes post graduation life is a stressful one but not for me. I opted for distance learning masters program from King’s College, by far one of the best choices of my life. There are many universities in various countries which have designed their Masters courses for foreign students who are into clinical practice already. These courses are for those who are willing to acquire special skills but cannot afford to leave a running practice for a full time course. They are designed in a way that you can study along with your private clinical practice. 

 

Why this course over my regular MDS course??

 

Regular MDS is a full time course where you have to read, struggle, do as your teachers and seniors say and finish your course and then start your career. Too long?? Too cumbersome?? Part time courses give you an opportunity to take a break from your clinical practice, travel abroad and not only learn fine skills but also look at the bigger picture in dentistry! It is more than just root canals and crowns! Trust me.....

 

The standard of teaching is very good. Though lot of course content is online but the hands on sessions are great. The teachers are so learned and well adept with the current technologies and biomaterials. Student guides are also great. They are warm, friendly and true mentors! This course allowed me to enter into private practice which postgraduates in a country like ours get to do after 3 years of the MDS course. Not only did I learn what and how is private practice but also learnt master skills through the course.

 

Most Master courses have recognition all over the World except a few countries, but who cares, it makes you capable enough that people look at your work and not your degree! But people who wish to get into academics and teaching profession should reconsider because of recognition issues. But if you want a private practice I’d say go for such courses!

 

Course fee is also comparable to the MDS here in India. So think twice before enrolling your name for any course. Look out for options, weigh the pros and cons and choose the life you wished for. If you need any help please feel free to get in touch on below details..

 

Read Part II : What After BDS: Clearing The Confusing Clouds

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Being Dentist: Love It, Live It, Worth It!

 

Being Dentist: Love It, Live It, Worth It!

They say dentistry is saturated and you won't find the scope even if you see through a microscope. The most common advice these days is ‘Don’t spoil future of your kids by getting them into BDS Course. I wonder why, so much of negativity all around? Is the scenario really very bad these days? Is the truth really very demoralizing? Answer is ‘NO’ A BIG “NO”, rather I would say that we need to change the perception towards our profession..

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Let’s do a quick comparison of hourly income of an average Indian dentist with other professionals.

A well placed corporate guy with an experience of 3-5 years, works at least 8 hours daily under hell lot of stress & has an average hourly income of Rs. 500. A general physician has hourly income of around Rs. 2000; provided the consultation fee is Rs. 500 & he gets to see 4-5 patients every hour. 

Whereas when it comes to a dentist, the hourly income varies based on skills, Location of practice & with every treatment but it is far better. 

In short sky is the limit!! When the hourly income is so high, where's the problem?

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How To Design Your Dental Clinic - Part 2

 

How To Design Your Dental Clinic - Part 2

The main reason we all want to have successful clinics is for a better future for our self and our families. It is important to design clinics in such a way that they can accommodate any future additions and changes. It is very important to understand the clinician’s idea and patient’s idea of a clinic. A patient may want a clean, nonsmelly, private chamber clinic where as the clinician will want a more functionally stable, well-equipped operatory. As both the needs are different, we need to have a balance between the two and create that balance in our clinics. From a clinician’s point of view, one must have a vision of his future clinic and ideas to execute them. Some may wish to expand; some may wish to make it more functional.

Let us start with basic planning…

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Floor plan

 

There should be smooth flow in work. There should be continuity from the reception till the working area to the restroom and to the laboratory room. The size of each room can be decided on the needs of a clinician. He may have a big reception and compromise on his chamber/ laboratory room or vice versa. The size of the treatment rooms should be such that the clinician, patient and the assistant get enough space and none of them feel claustrophobic. Some clinics have really small treatment rooms probably by no choice. For such rooms, concentrate on colours and lighting to make it look bigger.

 

 

Flooring

 

It can be different in different sections of the clinic. The reception can have a nice wooden or marble flooring to add that classy effect. Now days we have tiles which have wooden effect given to them. They look really good and are low maintenance. Carpets can be used in reception but not in treatment room, considering the difficulty to clean them and maintain infection control. The treatment and the cleaning room can have tiles which can be cleaned easily. Make sure your tiles are anti-slippery.

 

 

Colours and lighting

 

The lighting and the colours should be soothing and create a harmony for the mind to relax. They should complement the surrounding and make it look peaceful and serene. Having windows and natural light also soothes the mind and helps in better shade selection. Shade selection is an important often ignored aspect. Finally it’s all about the end result of an aesthetic case, however, beautiful your teeth preparations are, shade match has be to perfect. The treatment room should have ambient lighting with no shadows or dark areas. Colour theme for the flooring, walls and equipments can be in sync. Cool colours, pastel shades of green, blue and purple can be used in the treatment room. Warmer colours in shades of red, yellow and orange can be used in the reception.

 

 

Working/Treatment area

 

This is the area that should provide the clinician with peace. When you work, it should increase your productivity. It should not fatigue you and make your mind and body tired. There should be enough room for both the clinician and the assistant to work freely. The range of motion should be greater than 180 degrees. This area should have maximum space for all the instruments and equipments.

 

 

Photography section

 

Turn in one of your walls for photography. Documentation is a very important and forgotten aspect of our practices. There are various advantages of documentation. The first is you have a legal record of the work done. Secondly, one can learn so many things from pictures. The patient also feels special and that glamour quotient is added.

 

 

Latest equipments

 

Dentistry is going through lot of digital development. Though one may not have the finances to have better equipped clinics today, but surely things will be different in future. One may then wish to have an in house OPG machine or CBCT machines. One should plan for space accordingly in the present to accommodate in the future. Many people now can afford such machines but due to lack of space are unable to have them.

 

 

Professional Looks

 

Looking professional and appealing is need of the time. There should be architectural and design balance with clinical needs, ergonomics and technology. Patients would like to go to a clinic which is well organised, equipped, provide quality service and excellent presentation. If you do not have such a vision to design and plan, hire professional designers and architects who will help you to execute your needs in a better and planned way.

 

 

Stay tuned for part 3………..where we discuss various sections in a dental clinic and their designing and importance in detail.

 

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 How To Make Your Clinic A Patient Magnet? - Part 1

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4 Considerations To Make Before Finalizing Location For Dental Practice

 

4 Considerations To Make Before Finalizing Location For Dental Practice

We’ve compiled a list of some important criteria that a good dental clinic location should have. We understand that there won't be many locations that scores well on all the parameters; so you should try to weigh in all the factors before taking a decision.

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1. Location

 

Visibility & Accessibility

 

The clinic should be easily visible to passers-by so that they can remember it when they are in need of a dentist. A space with best visibility might cost you a little extra, but you can take it as your long term investment in marketing of clinic. Also, ensure that the space comes with ample provision for displaying required signage.

 

Your clinic should be very accessible with multiple transport options from across the city. It would be ideal to have a practice in the center of the city as long as it meets the remaining criteria. If you could get a location that needs as minimum time as possible to commute then nothing like it; as it will save your as well as the patient's time.

 

 

Neighborhood & Locale

 

A clinic is expected to be an absolutely clean place which stands for hygiene and good health. Adjacent and nearby shops, offices and hospitals play a very important role in building an early impression. Having hospitals in the immediate vicinity not only increases the number of referrals but also attracts patients who are looking for an expert opinion.

 

It is crucial to setup your clinic in an area that has a decent reputation among your target patients. Setting up a clinic in a substandard area could get your patients disinterested while setting up a clinic in a way too opulent location could keep your customers away thinking your services are too costly. You can use your consultation fees as a reference to help you determine the right area for your practice.

 

 

2. Demographics 

 

Check for the Average Income, Age & Population of your demographics and make sure there is no shortage of the right audience in your area. The average household income of the population in the neighborhood will serve as a benchmark for you to decide your consultation fees. In case you are looking for a class practice then make sure that you set clinic in an upscale locality so that the patients could afford it. Based on your expertise make sure that your practice is situated between the right age group. For example, it would be a good idea to set up a pedo practice in a residential location instead of an industrial location. 

 

Try to study & understand whether the population in that particular area has decreased or increased and if its composition is likely to change. It would be a clever move in the long run to set up a clinic in a location that has rapid growth potential.

 

3. Competition

 

Too many dentists in the vicinity with the same specialization can hamper your practice as the patients in the neighborhood have multiple options. Also, setting up a practice in the middle of established clinicians could mean that you have to put more time and efforts in order to create your own identity. 

 

A healthy competition might help you to grow with competitive advantage, however you should take the decisions wisely..

 

 

4. Infrastructure

 

Exterior & Interior

 

The external appearance is one of the first things that gets noticed and makes an early impression which is followed by the interior. So make sure that the building looks descent externally and also you have enough space for waiting room, operatory and good ventilation. 

 

We would advise to go for a relatively larger sized place than your current requirement. It will help you when your practice picks up and you want to accommodate one more dental chair, the extra space will come in handy or else you would have to do same exercise few years down the line.

 

 

Facilities

 

If your clinic is going to be in a popular location then make sure it has ample parking for visitors; inadequate parking space can turn off patients especially who drive a car. There won't be a need of an elevator for a clinic at ground floor, but otherwise there should be the facility or else you might lose out some geriatric prostho patients. It is very important to have a clean washroom for your patients; this will also be useful for patients who might constantly need a washroom.

 

It is very likely that you might not find a place that scores well on all of the above parameters,

 

but make sure that you compromise wisely...

 

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