Townie® Poll

Patient Communication

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

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