762: Cosmetic Dentistry vs. Healthcare Dentistry – Dr. Christian Coachman
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Show Notes
What is the number-one enemy of teeth? Sometimes, it’s the dentist! Esthetic dentistry is rising in popularity — and harming many patients. To highlight the difference between esthetic and healthcare dentistry, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to explain why esthetics has its place, but shouldn’t be the priority. Cosmetic dental procedures won’t improve your patients’ health! To change the way you think about cosmetic and healthcare dentistry, listen to Episode 762 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Dr. Coachman:
- Join Dr. Coachman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christiancoachman
- Follow Dr. Coachman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscoachman
- Learn more about Digital Smile Design: https://digitalsmiledesign.com
- Register for the DSD Provider course (October 7, 2024, and November 11, 2024): https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-provider
- Register for DSD Residency 1 On Demand: https://digitalsmiledesign.com/dsd-residency-1-on-demand
- Listen to Dr. Coachman’s podcast, Coffee Break with Coachman: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ADCrWhqsUKbHmZtkhhgoB
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Episode Resources:
- Watch the video version of Episode 762: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
Main Takeaways:
- Esthetics should be the byproduct of great dentistry, not the priority.
- There is nothing better than having your own dentition in your mouth.
- Teeth are the key to longevity. Esthetic procedures destroy good teeth.
- Stop pretending that esthetic dentistry is healthcare dentistry — it’s not.
- Dentists play a big role in shaping the perception of beauty and esthetics.
- A nose job won’t improve heart function. Veneers won’t improve your bite.
- Cosmetic dentistry is camouflage dentistry. It won’t treat underlying…
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