Townie® Poll

Patient Communication

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

Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?
34 total votes
18%
Motivating patients to improve home care
15%
Discussing periodontal disease
9%
Overcoming treatment resistance
12%
Managing anxious patients
9%
Communicating with parents or caregivers
38%
Other
Which topic do patients ask you about most frequently?
14 total votes
7%
Gum disease
36%
Whitening
0%
Fluoride
43%
Electric toothbrushes and oral hygiene products
14%
Diet and nutrition
0%
Other
When recommending changes in home care habits, how often do patients follow through?
14 total votes
0%
Almost always
43%
Often
43%
Sometimes
7%
Rarely
7%
Almost never
What is the biggest barrier to effective patient communication in your practice?
14 total votes
7%
Limited appointment time
43%
Lack of patient interest
7%
Language or cultural barriers
0%
Patient anxiety or fear
29%
Information overload
14%
Other
How often do you discuss the connection between oral health and overall health with your patients?
14 total votes
14%
At every appointment
57%
Frequently
29%
Occasionally
0%
Rarely
Which communication tool do you rely on most when educating patients?
14 total votes
0%
Intraoral photos
43%
Radiographs
7%
Models or visual aids
43%
Chairside demonstration
0%
Printed or digital educational materials
7%
Verbal explanation alone
Which communication skill would you most like to improve?
13 total votes
31%
Motivating behavior change
23%
Explaining periodontal conditions
0%
Discussing treatment acceptance
38%
Handling difficult conversations
0%
Explaining scientific information in patient-friendly language
8%
Other
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Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?