Dental Fitness is the software that we use to help our patients discover the current level of health that
they have reached. It is a unique process more than it is software. The process begins with identifying
the patient's goals for his/her long-term oral health. Once we know what the target is that our patient
wants to reach, we can identify if he/she is on track to reach the goal.
Armed with some information about the elements of dental health, the patient and Dr. Hasken or our hygienist
Erin, can walk through the examination so that we can discover together what the patient's current level of
dental health is and if it is consistent with his/her identified goals. The Dental Fitness Software is a
very visual method of discussing the exam findings in this context. Patients are readily able to see if
they are currently at the level of dental health that they desire or not. If not, together we can develop
a plan consisting of changes to home care as well as treatment suggestions that will allow the patient to
move closer to their preferred level of health.
Patients going through the Dental Fitness Exam for the first time are impressed about how helpful and thorough
the process is. They have never experienced anything as informative or easy to understand. For those patients
that have chosen to really work with this tool, dramatic changes have occurred in their dental health.
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