According to a survey ran on patients,
65% of patients refused the treatment plan proposed during their last dental consultation. Out of these, 56% gave as their main reason that they did not consider treatment urgent, 30% felt the price was unjustified, and 14% saw no point in it.
Among those who are still in the process of considering whether to have treatment or not, they cite a number of reasons for not doing so: 25% of patients say they don't understand the need for treatment, 25% feel there is a lack of explanation from their dentist, 35% also mention the cost of treatment and, finally, 39% are afraid to undergo treatment.
This patient survey raises three main issues: lack of trust linked to lack of explanation, lack of understanding of their health condition, and lack of knowledge about the evolution of different dental pathologies and their stakes on general health.
To overcome this, Allisone is an effective solution for communicating and strengthening the bond of trust between practitioners and their patients.
Thanks to the instant visualization generated by Artificial Intelligence of the elements in color on the panoramic radiograph, the practitioner can rely on a visual tool to explain the elements present on the radiograph in a simple, fun and educational way. He will be able to highlight elements that are difficult for the patient to see, such as the bone line to explain any bone loss, or the sinuses to show the need for a complex treatment such as a sinus lift. The patient, meanwhile, can see clearly for the first time what the practitioner is explaining.
*According to a patient survey, 49% of those polled said they wished their practitioner had software to support his explanations.
Thanks to color coding, patients are able to visualize, locate and understand the elements present on the x-ray and explained by their practitioner. Thanks to this visual and interactive tool, the patient will be able to ask more precise questions to fully understand the benefits of prompt treatment.
In order to explain to the patient the different care options available, both economically and biologically, Allisone offers simple and accessible illustrated care. This image bank will not only enable the patient to understand the process proposed by their practitioner, but also the need to sequence the treatment and adhere to it in its entirety. The patient will then be able to visualize the different propositions and have all the information he needs to make the treatment decision that seems most appropriate to him. Thanks to the illustrated treatments, the practitioner can appeal to the patient's logic and explain the various steps and methods to an anxious patient. In this way, Allisone facilitates the practitioner's educational role in the consultation and improves patient adherence to the proposed treatment plans.
Finally, Allisone enables the practitioner to automatically edit a report of the consultation to be given to the patient, by e-mail or print. This report can contain, according to the practitioner's choice:
The radiograph with color codes and tooth numbering, enabling the patient to easily make the link between his estimate and the various elements present on the radiograph.
The practitioner's observations.
The radiological report.
Easy-to-understand post consultation report with educational sheets, accessible to all patients, so that they can understand the information shared by their practitioner, and have the right information to make an informed decision, even outside the practice.
*According to a patient survey, 70% of respondents would have liked to have a report of the consult, and 46% would also have liked simple information sheets on diagnosis and treatment.