Townie® Poll

Patient Communication

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

Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?
 45 total votes
27%
Motivating patients to improve home care
13%
Discussing periodontal disease
9%
Overcoming treatment resistance
11%
Managing anxious patients
7%
Communicating with parents or caregivers
33%
Other
Which topic do patients ask you about most frequently?
 21 total votes
10%
Gum disease
48%
Whitening
0%
Fluoride
33%
Electric toothbrushes and oral hygiene products
10%
Diet and nutrition
0%
Other
When recommending changes in home care habits, how often do patients follow through?
 21 total votes
0%
Almost always
38%
Often
48%
Sometimes
10%
Rarely
5%
Almost never
What is the biggest barrier to effective patient communication in your practice?
 21 total votes
24%
Limited appointment time
33%
Lack of patient interest
5%
Language or cultural barriers
0%
Patient anxiety or fear
29%
Information overload
10%
Other
How often do you discuss the connection between oral health and overall health with your patients?
 21 total votes
14%
At every appointment
57%
Frequently
29%
Occasionally
0%
Rarely
Which communication tool do you rely on most when educating patients?
 21 total votes
5%
Intraoral photos
33%
Radiographs
5%
Models or visual aids
48%
Chairside demonstration
0%
Printed or digital educational materials
10%
Verbal explanation alone
Which communication skill would you most like to improve?
 20 total votes
40%
Motivating behavior change
20%
Explaining periodontal conditions
5%
Discussing treatment acceptance
30%
Handling difficult conversations
0%
Explaining scientific information in patient-friendly language
5%
Other
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