THE EDITORIAL ANGLEOral health, clinical communication and the responsibilities of growing a practice.
Two ideas to take away.
- Ask how a service connects its claims to its clinical process.
- Treat patient communication as part of quality.
Meet Miguel Stanley.
Miguel Stanley is a dentist and founder of White Clinic in Lisbon. Across the two-part conversation, he discusses clinical care, technology, education and the ambition to connect dentistry more closely with broader health.
Oral health, clinical communication and the responsibilities of growing a practice.
This continuation examines Miguel’s view that oral health should be considered in a wider clinical context. Testing, preparation for treatment and communication feature in the discussion. These are presented through his experience and clinical perspective.
Oskar also asks how care can be scaled and what makes a longevity business worth building. The conversation connects the quality of a patient relationship with reputation and the pressures of running a company. The point is not only what a clinic offers, but how its decisions are made.
As more health services use the longevity label, the connection between a broad promise and a specific clinical process becomes increasingly important. A clinic’s ambition needs to be supported by appropriate assessment, clear communication and responsible expectations.
Edited from the published description and Riverside transcript. Guest roles reflect the conversation at recording.
Full episode description and links
Part 2 | Dr. Miguel Stanley Why is oral health one of the most overlooked pillars of longevity? In this episode, Dr. Miguel Stanley explores the connection between oral health, immunity, chronic disease, and preventative healthcare - and why dentistry can no longer be separated from the rest of the body. 🎙️ "Oral health is systemic health. Systemic health is oral health."
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