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June 18, 2026Dental Update

Human factors in dentistry. Part 1: communication for safe practice

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LMLuke MatteyURUmar RehmanDRDaniella C Reyes

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Overview

Randomized trial highlights communication's role in enhancing safety and trust in dental practice, suggesting improved methods are needed.

Key Points

  • The aim is to identify and address key communication challenges faced by dental practitioners to ensure safe and effective practice.
  • Review of communication challenges for UK dentists
  • Synthesis of evidence-informed strategies
  • Adaptation of the SPIKES framework for dental consultations
  • Implementation of strategies like plain language and visual aids improves patient understanding
  • Use of professional interpreters enhances communication with diverse populations
  • Tailored communication methods reduce medico-legal risks and improve patient trust.

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Mattey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338cf6630953a74978e1cahttps://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2026.53.6.398
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