reflection care report dental patient care

Why choose reflections dental care?

At Reflections Dental Care, our goal is an environment of compassion and excellence in dentistry. From your very first appointment, you’ll experience our commitment to that goal. If you need a dentist in Oklahoma City, give us a call or make an appointment online and see for yourself why our patients love coming to see us.

What is reflection within healthcare?

Reflection within Healthcare, has been outlined as the active process of reviewing, analysing, and evaluating experiences and then interpreting or assessing them (Atkins and Murphy,1994). Reflection allows healthcare professionals to draw upon theoretical ideas or previous learning, in order to inform upcoming actions (Reid,1993).

Do patient narratives trigger reflective data?

We also identified patient narratives as an ‘in between’ source of data. The impact of different types of patient feedback in triggering reflection primarily depended on the extent to which the feedback was experienced as personally relevant, meaningful and emotionally salient.

How can we engage staff in reflecting on patient experience?

Also, efforts were required to engage staff in reflecting on formal sources of patient experience such as survey feedback or complaints as part of routine clinical practice, including allocating time for processing and reflecting together on the information.

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These natural-looking fillings restore both function and cosmetic appeal whenever needed.

Find out what makes Reflections Dental Care so good!

Passion. Everyone here loves what they do. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a root canal, we all take great pride in the service provided to you. Our family-oriented practice stays up to date with the latest procedures, techniques, and training so you can receive state-of-the-art treatment. We’re just passionate about teeth!

Our mission

We change lives through compassion and excellent dentistry. Healthy teeth and healthy mouths translate to healthy and happy lives far more readily than many realize.

What to do before dental appointment?

Before you arrive for your appointment, make sure to brush your teeth. We’ll clean your teeth for you, but it’s helpful to remove as much plaque as possible beforehand so we can focus on more urgent areas. Be prepared to share your medical history, insurance coverage, and current dental care methods with us.

What is the purpose of cleaning teeth?

Teeth cleaning: The main goal of cleaning is for the teeth to be cleaned and polished. Your dentist will scrub both the front and back of each tooth with a high-grade professional toothpaste and an electronic toothbrush, both of which help remove plaque and tartar that may have accumulated.

How long does it take to clean your teeth?

Depending on a patient’s oral health, the average dental cleaning procedure can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. During the exam, a dental hygienist will first check your gums for disease and your teeth for cavities. Then, they’ll remove any plaque or tartar build-up with various instruments.

What to expect at a dental cleaning?

Below, you will find things to expect from a typical dental cleaning appointment: 1 Teeth cleaning: The main goal of cleaning is for the teeth to be cleaned and polished. Your dentist will scrub both the front and back of each tooth with a high-grade professional toothpaste and an electronic toothbrush, both of which help remove plaque and tartar that may have accumulated. 2 Flossing: Your general dentist or hygienist will floss in between each tooth, which is essential for removing built-up food and keeping the gums and teeth healthy. Many people make the mistake of not flossing every day, which is why it's so important during a dental cleaning appointment. 3 Troubleshooting: During your exam, your dentist will keep an eye out for cavities, gum inflammation, and other issues that may affect your oral health. If a problem is found, we may suggest a follow-up appointment to remedy the situation. 4 Setting up Future Visits: Consistency is key in maintaining good oral hygiene. This not only includes regularly taking care of your smile at home but also scheduling a dental exam every 6 months or so. Life is hectic, and it can be easy for things like dentist appointments to slide to the backburner. Scheduling your appointment while at the dentist is a great way to make sure your next visit is set!

What to do at a dental appointment?

During your appointment, the dentist and staff may: Take X-rays. Check the space between your teeth and gums for signs of gum disease. Examine your teeth, tongue, and other oral cavities to ensure they are healthy and not an impediment to your health.

How often should I brush my teeth for a dental exam?

Practicing good oral hygiene is the best way to prepare for your upcoming dental exam. We recommend brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing at least once a day. Before you arrive for your appointment, make sure to brush your teeth.

What is the purpose of cleaning teeth?

Teeth cleaning: The main goal of cleaning is for the teeth to be cleaned and polished. Your dentist will scrub both the front and back of each tooth with a high-grade professional toothpaste and an electronic toothbrush, both of which help remove plaque and tartar that may have accumulated.

How long does it take to clean your teeth?

Depending on a patient’s oral health, the average dental cleaning procedure can take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. During the exam, a dental hygienist will first check your gums for disease and your teeth for cavities. Then, they’ll remove any plaque or tartar build-up with various instruments.

Abstract

Patient and staff experiences provide important insights into care quality, but health systems have difficulty using these data to improve care. Little attention has been paid to understanding how patient experience feedback can act as a prompt to reflection in practice in the clinical setting.

1 INTRODUCTION

Patient and staff experiences provide important insights into care quality, but health systems have difficulty using these data to improve care.

2 METHODS

We conducted an ethnographic study of reflection on patient experience feedback in eight acute care units in three NHS hospital trusts in England, including observations and interviews with staff working in acute medical units (AMUs) and intensive care units (ICUs), as part of the Patient Experience and Reflective Learning (PEARL) project.

3 FINDINGS

We distinguish between formal patient experience data sources: data purposively collected and collated to capture the patient experience of care (generally at organizational level, including surveys, complaints and comments); and informal sources of feedback on the patient experience recognized by staff alongside the formal data.

4 DISCUSSION

In this study, we used interviews and observations in acute care settings to assess how staff used feedback from patients to reflect, learn and modify their behaviour. We categorized patient experience feedback into two broad categories: formal feedback and informal feedback.

5 CONCLUSION

Most formal organizational-level feedback of patient experience lacks immediacy for many staff and therefore tends not to stimulate reflective learning. The free-text responses from surveys and hearing the patient stories at coffee mornings tend to have more impact on staff than aggregated quantitative data.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The PEARL project team are grateful to participating hospitals, staff and local PPI representatives and the study Steering Committee for their invaluable support: Prof Rebecca Lawton, Mr Harry Turner, Prof James Neuberger and Prof Stephen Brett and the PPI representatives Duncan and Lisa Marie Buckley.