Should the dentist personally run cosmetic simulation software for every patient?
No, and this is a common mistake. Many practices buy simulation software, train only the doctor to use it, and then watch it gather dust because the doctor cannot squeeze the work into the schedule. The fix is to train an auxiliary team member (a treatment coordinator or a clinical assistant with the right disposition) to run simulations as a routine pre-consultation step. The patient sees their potential result during the diagnostic visit. The doctor walks in to discuss treatment options with the simulation already visible. Time efficiency improves. The case-acceptance benefit of simulation actually shows up in practice numbers rather than staying theoretical. Spreading the workload is the difference between an unused capability and a real one.
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