Helping people smile

If you care for your patient’s mouth, you care for their whole body and happiness.

This simple, beautiful truth – known to many practising oral health professionals for a long time – is starting to be acknowledged by the broader healthcare community. From organisations like the WHO to the healthcare journalists writing for The Washington Post, the fact that oral health matters to the systemic health of the whole body is becoming widely accepted.

This gives an increased confidence and the feeling of self-worth to every dental professional anywhere in the world. It’s giving us new purpose – knowing that thanks to our everyday work, our patients will lead healthier and happier lives and even postpone the physical decline associated with ageing. It also brings a never-before-seen emphasis on prevention and coaching of our patients. If people know why and how to keep their oral flora balanced and healthy, they will see less oral disease, and in turn, better overall health. 

In The Gentle Guide, through the eyes of more than 40 oral health professionals and experts, Curaden explores the current trend of dentistry as a preventive, motivational and coaching practice, impacting the overall health and happiness of people. Happy reading!

Christine Breitschmid & Ueli Breitschmid, Curaden