How to Give Painless Injections That Build Trust

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First we get the explanation and background for the physical technique, and then we take another pass to pay attention to how this is performed in terms of how to talk to the patient and remain attuned to their response.  

This single technique can change everything about how you relate to your patients. A painless injection sets the stage for deeper trust in your ability, and that trust is the basis of all good things in a dental practice.

As we've discussed in other segments, dentists and dental professionals are generally well-trained and competent. It's faulty assumptions about what the patient wants that hold a practice and an individual back. Don't assume that injections have to hurt. They don't. You can make them painless. Make them painless. If your patients aren't regularly expressing their surprise and delight about your injections, you haven't perfected the technique. 

Here's some time spent explaining and showing how to execute a painless injection. Note how much of this is about being present and attentive. Here you are investing time and attention in walking the talk about caring about your patient's comfort. 

Painless injections are possible. They're what everyone deserves. They will communicate your caring and your competence better than any other single technique you can use.