All About the Promises of an ADA Dentist

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Your dentist, Dr. Lee J. Cowles, DMD, is a member of the American Dental Association, which means that he works hard each day to provide top-notch dental care and a positive dental experience. In fact, your dentist has made five promises to increase the chances of those things happening, and those promises are:

No. 1: Respect a patient’s wants and needs

Your dentist will listen closely to you and will do his best to help you achieve your smile and oral health goals. Your dentist will also make you involved in your treatment decisions, which means he will give you treatment recommendations and you will make the final decision. You will also have privacy and confidentiality.

No. 2: Do no harm

Your dentist does his best to keep you safe and healthy. This means that he will keep his knowledge and skills up to date by taking continuing education courses. Your dentist will also refer you to another doctor if necessary.

No. 3: Do good

Your dentist will provide high-quality treatment all while considering your values, desires, and needs. This also means that your dentist will keep your best interest at heart and will discuss treatment options with you so you can both decide what’s best.

No. 4: Be fair

Your dentist treats each patient equally, which means he does not discriminate and will provide dental care without prejudice.

No. 5: Be truthful

Your dentist will do his best to create a relationship with you that is based on trust and honesty. That way, you will feel more comfortable in the dental chair and you will feel confident that you’re receiving the best treatment possible.

As you can see, your ADA dentist in Portland, Oregon, works hard to be the best dental professional for you. If you would like to learn more about your dentist, or if you have any questions, please feel free to call Cowles Dental Care today at 503-255-1506. We are happy to help you in any way we can!