There is No Perfect Dentist

Dr Neil Gerrard, BDS, RDT began his career as a dental technician in 1986. After gaining higher national qualifications in dental technology he attended Bristol University to complete his Bachelor in Dental Science, graduating in 1999. As both a dentist and dental technician Dr Gerrard has dedicated much of his twenty-four year career to the art and science of cosmetic and implant dentistry. In 2008 his continued strive for excellence resulted in recognition as an accredited member and examiner with British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD)--an accolade few dentists have achieved to date.   As an accredited member and examiner for the BACD Dr Gerrard is at the leading edge of modern dentistry in the UK today, providing patients with the very best that dentistry has to offer, while actively helping to educate his fellow professionals through the efforts of the BACD. With a wealth of experience gained from working with hundreds of dentists as a dental technician and as an examiner with the BACD, Dr Gerrard possesses the expertise required to help anyone choose the perfect dentist for them. Residence: Bristol, United Kingdom

PART ONE: Cosmetic Dentistry
1. What’s the Difference Between Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry?
2. What Type of People Choose Cosmetic Dentistry?
3. What You Should Consider before Starting Treatment
4. What Types of Smiles Are Suitable for treatment?
5. Why Do People Say No to Cosmetic Dentistry?

PART TWO: How to Choose Your Perfect Dentist
6. Fifteen Questions You Must Ask When Choosing Your Perfect Dentist
7. Where to Look When Searching for Your Perfect Dentist
8. What Your Dentist Should Do Next
9. Dental Tourism--What You Must Know before Considering Treatment Abroad

PART THREE: The NHS, Private Dental Care, and Dental Health Insurance
10. The National Health Service (NHS)
11. Five Reasons to Consider Private Dentistry
12. The Cost of a Healthy Mouth and Smile
13. Dental Health Insurance

PART FOUR: Defeating Fear of the Dentist
14. Five Ways to Defeat Fear of the Dentist
15. Distraction Techniques
16. Desensitisation Therapy
17. Hypnotherapy
18. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
19. Use of Medication and Dental Sedation

PART FIVE: Role of the Specialist and Dental Team
20. Why You May Consider the Help of a Specialist to Transform Your Smile or Dental Health
21. Dental Care Professionals (DCPs)--Who Are They and What Do They Do?
22. What Do the Letters Stand For?

PART SIX: Resolving Problems
23. What if Things Go Wrong?
24. Complications Following Treatment
25. Communication
26. Treatment Charges
27. Handling of Complaints
28. Local Resolution
29. Dental Complaints Service
30. NHS Complaints Service
31. The GDC (General Dental Council)
32. Take Legal Action--a Word of Warning!

PART SEVEN: Free Audio, Contacts and Glossary
33. Free Audio
34. Useful Contacts
35. Glossary