Has it been six months already? Going to the dentist is rarely, if ever, on the top of anyone's list of enjoyable experiences. Proper at-home oral hygiene and regular dental visits can make the prospect less intimidating. Adrian LaTrace, CEO of Boyd Industries, notes that a more convenient and comfortable dental office encounter goes a long way in keeping patients engaged in maintaining their dental health and leads to better patient experiences and loyalty to their chosen dental practice.
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While conventional wisdom advises visiting the dentist twice a year, the overall scientific evidence to support that recommendation is surprisingly small.(1) It turns out it was the power of advertising. Post WWII, Pepsodent created a promotional campaign with the catchphrase, "Use Pepsodent every day — see your dentist twice a year."(2) And the rest, as they say, is history. Either way, every six months or so is sound guidance, so why is it that more than 100 million people in the United States don't see their dentist until there's a problem?(3) Among the reasons: Cost, anxiety, bad/painful experiences, fear, embarrassment, and a lack of time.(4) Making the process more practical and making the patient feel more comfortable is a critical first step. Adrian LaTrace, CEO of Boyd Industries, emphasizes, "The foundation of any positive experience is an easy and comfortable environment. In dentistry, it's about comfort and trust between dental care providers and their patients."
First impressions are the most memorable. For those old enough to remember, dental offices were often sterile, cold, and uninviting back in the day. Uninspired décor, old, ragged magazines, stiff, uncomfortable dental chairs, harsh, blinding lighting, and terrifying dental equipment were more than enough reasons to dread a visit to the dentist. While most of those, including orange shag carpeting, are no longer the norm, modern times demand modern amenities.
The cuspidor, commonly known as the "rinse and spit" sink, is something millennials and beyond, including younger dental hygienists, wouldn't even recognize. Convenience and comfort are what the 21st century is all about. And the dental industry needs to keep up. If people are staying away from the dentist because they imagine the worst, they are more likely to suffer from untreated cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss. Bad oral hygiene can have more devastating consequences, such as chronic diseases like arthritis, heart disease, or oral cancer.(5)
It may seem like a giant leap from newer magazines and a nicer chair to sit in to the prevention of the serious consequences of a lack of proper dental care, but creating an environment that encourages people to maintain their oral health is no longer a luxury. A contemporary and inviting atmosphere eases the anxiety and fears many people have about going to the dentist in the first place, and it helps dental practices to thrive.
Boyd Industries is a pioneer in the design and manufacture of highly-reliable, innovative dental and medical operatory equipment. They are recognized among dental specialty practices and ENT specialists for their thoughtful craftsmanship, ergonomic design, and proven durability and reliability. Boyd's products offer convenience and comfort with a full line of dental exam, treatment, and surgery chairs, delivery systems, exam lighting, custom clinical cabinetry, operator seating, and other office accessories.
LaTrace notes, "It's a two-way street; convenience and comfort create happier and more satisfied patients and staff. Providing soothing ambiance, faster and more efficient scheduling, shorter time spent in the waiting room, ergonomically designed dental equipment, and friendly, welcoming staff all add up to a rewarding dental encounter for the dentist and patient."
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About Boyd Industries
For 65 years, Boyd Industries has been the innovative market leader in the design and manufacture of dental and medical operatory equipment. Their high-quality and reliable equipment has been the choice of dental specialty practices and dental surgery offices. The rapidly expanding Ear, Nose, and Throat market now seeks its reputation for quality and innovation. Boyd equipment is specifically designed to provide maximum practice productivity while incorporating ergonomic characteristics for the doctor, staff, and patient. As an original equipment manufacturer, they use a vertically integrated approach to ensure their process meets high-quality standards. This approach allows Boyd to control each step of component fabrication and product assembly. Boyd's products include a full line of dental exam, treatment, and surgical chairs, dental delivery systems, LED exam and surgical lighting, custom sterilization and storage cabinetry, and doctor or assistant seating. Boyd was named the Senate Small Business of the Week in November 2020 and is a ten-time winner of the Townie Choice Award for excellence in orthodontic operatory equipment. Boyd Industries is an FDA-registered manufacturer. Built to last. Built for you. Built by Boyd. http://www.boydindustries.com/.
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