Townie® Poll

Patient Communication

Poll conducted from 6/24/2026 To 8/31/2026

Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?
41 total votes
24%
Motivating patients to improve home care
12%
Discussing periodontal disease
10%
Overcoming treatment resistance
12%
Managing anxious patients
7%
Communicating with parents or caregivers
34%
Other
Which topic do patients ask you about most frequently?
19 total votes
11%
Gum disease
47%
Whitening
0%
Fluoride
32%
Electric toothbrushes and oral hygiene products
11%
Diet and nutrition
0%
Other
When recommending changes in home care habits, how often do patients follow through?
19 total votes
0%
Almost always
37%
Often
47%
Sometimes
11%
Rarely
5%
Almost never
What is the biggest barrier to effective patient communication in your practice?
19 total votes
26%
Limited appointment time
32%
Lack of patient interest
5%
Language or cultural barriers
0%
Patient anxiety or fear
26%
Information overload
11%
Other
How often do you discuss the connection between oral health and overall health with your patients?
19 total votes
16%
At every appointment
53%
Frequently
32%
Occasionally
0%
Rarely
Which communication tool do you rely on most when educating patients?
19 total votes
5%
Intraoral photos
32%
Radiographs
5%
Models or visual aids
47%
Chairside demonstration
0%
Printed or digital educational materials
11%
Verbal explanation alone
Which communication skill would you most like to improve?
18 total votes
39%
Motivating behavior change
22%
Explaining periodontal conditions
6%
Discussing treatment acceptance
28%
Handling difficult conversations
0%
Explaining scientific information in patient-friendly language
6%
Other
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Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?