Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

Monday, January 4, 2010

How to use Dentist Reviews (Part One)



Here is the first installment of my series about how to read and use reviews online and finding a cosmetic dentist in Denver. I'll provide a number of tips that are useful for both finding a new dentist as well as buying anything online.

Number One: Look for dentist reviews that reflect your same interests or concerns. Here's what I mean. If you are looking for a new dentist, then determine a few of your top preferences. They could be things like: easy to talk to, comforting, able to solve your dental problem, gentle, good with kids, good with anxious or fearful patients, or proven results with cosmetic dentistry.

Take those two or three top criteria and go looking for reviews that comment (good or badly) about those things. In this instance, SKIP any of the reviews that don't mention your top items. Look for examples in the reviews where a patient comments specifically about your concerns.
Another way to use this first tip is to also search for reviews that describe the same results that you would like to have. Things like: "He put me at ease", "I always had problems getting numb, but He did it!", I had some other veneers and had problems, but Dr. Greenhalgh fixed them!" or even other things like, the staff are so friendly, the hygienist is gentle...

Online reviews can be very revealing about how an office really works. By following these tips, you will increase the certainty that you will find a dentist and dental office that matches your values. (you can view some of our reviews here). More tips coming soon!

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