Townie® Poll

Patient Communication

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

Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?
 27 total votes
19%
Motivating patients to improve home care
19%
Discussing periodontal disease
7%
Overcoming treatment resistance
7%
Managing anxious patients
11%
Communicating with parents or caregivers
37%
Other
Which topic do patients ask you about most frequently?
 12 total votes
8%
Gum disease
42%
Whitening
0%
Fluoride
42%
Electric toothbrushes and oral hygiene products
8%
Diet and nutrition
0%
Other
When recommending changes in home care habits, how often do patients follow through?
 12 total votes
0%
Almost always
42%
Often
50%
Sometimes
8%
Rarely
0%
Almost never
What is the biggest barrier to effective patient communication in your practice?
 12 total votes
8%
Limited appointment time
42%
Lack of patient interest
0%
Language or cultural barriers
0%
Patient anxiety or fear
33%
Information overload
17%
Other
How often do you discuss the connection between oral health and overall health with your patients?
 12 total votes
8%
At every appointment
67%
Frequently
25%
Occasionally
0%
Rarely
Which communication tool do you rely on most when educating patients?
 12 total votes
0%
Intraoral photos
33%
Radiographs
8%
Models or visual aids
50%
Chairside demonstration
0%
Printed or digital educational materials
8%
Verbal explanation alone
Which communication skill would you most like to improve?
 11 total votes
36%
Motivating behavior change
18%
Explaining periodontal conditions
0%
Discussing treatment acceptance
36%
Handling difficult conversations
0%
Explaining scientific information in patient-friendly language
9%
Other
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Which patient communication challenge do you encounter most often?