We’re proud to have Dr. Mark Allen and Staff as one in all our superb CariFree places of work. Immediately they’re sharing extra about their cavity prevention program. We hope it can encourage your workplace as you assist sufferers turn out to be cavity-free!
What’s your why? Why is a caries prevention program vital to you and your crew?
We attempt to be an workplace that’s thought of a preventative care workplace that danger assesses each affected person. With that being mentioned, the biomechanical danger (decay) must be prevented not just for the well being of the affected person, but in addition for his or her restorative upkeep. As a result of we’re a excessive quantity follow that provides a number of restorative choices, prevention of decay is of utmost concern.
What has been your greatest affected person success with the product?
Now we have seen a major distinction with decay discount and prevention with the sufferers which have been educated and are compliant in utilizing the CariFree system. I used to be actually amazed on the distinction the merchandise made.
What recommendation would you give a follow that’s contemplating utilizing CariFree of their workplace?
You’ll be amazed not solely by the distinction these merchandise have made, however how accepting and compliant your sufferers shall be is utilizing them. Now we have nearly solely transformed our follow over in utilizing these merchandise. The proof base and science behind the merchandise simply is sensible.
When introducing the merchandise to your sufferers, what are an important factors concerning the merchandise you clarify to them?
We at all times attempt to embrace the “why” behind the product. Ranging from the danger evaluation of the affected person (high-risk), biofilm, why they want the product, how the product is totally different from the “over-the-counter” choices and the advantages of xylitol. We additionally incorporate having the ability to “customise” the product line to every particular person affected person.
CariFree can also be made for use by your complete household. There are fluoride free choices for younger kids, pH boosting Spray for xerostomia and a range taste choices as properly.
What’s your favourite CariFree product and why?
We actually just like the Upkeep Rinse! It is rather minty and recent. However, I additionally actually advise the grape taste for somebody who doesn’t tolerate mint taste. This taste could be very child pleasant! Aspect be aware: We promote a TON of the PRO Gel 5000 in mint! That is our #1 vendor in our workplace; we actually order 12-16 circumstances of it at a
time!
Do you might have any recommendations on efficiently implementing the merchandise right into a follow?
If you start to introduce these merchandise, don’t assume that your sufferers gained’t be receptive. We began introducing it by explaining to our sufferers their susceptibility for decay, and that there’s a new product out that comes with nano -hydroxyapatite together with fluoride, xylitol, and an elevated pH to fight acidogenic micro organism within the mouth. Every field of product comprises a pamphlet that provides an evidence of the way it works and the CF Staff is so educated and straightforward to work with and there to help.
What’s the greatest problem on your workplace and your sufferers with the merchandise? And the way do you overcome any objections from sufferers?
Now we have had a couple of sufferers touch upon the expense of the toothpaste, however after they understand how properly it really works (and have seen the outcomes for themselves), it actually sells itself. We at all times allow them to know that it’s solely as much as them on in the event that they buy it, however we try to reiterate its relevance and the worth we place on it. Once we voice the advantages of utilizing it vs not, the sufferers know the significance as properly.
