In our consultations, we take note of some key characteristics to guide our patient selection process. There are a few "Deal Breakers" which lead us to automatically decide that we will not treat the patients. Then there are some "Red Flags"-- 2 red flags and we will also not treat the patient.

I suggest that you choose some deal breakers and red flags for your practice to help you in your patient selection process.

Deal Breakers:

• Drug abuser
• Involved in a Lawsuit
• Complained to the Dental Board
• IV Bisphosphonates
• Patient wants implants in mandible, had Radiation with Dose to Bone at site above 55 Gy.

Red Flags:

• Says the word "Perfect," as in "I want my teeth to be Perfect."
• Smoker
• Poor Health
• Bad Vibe
• Looking for the cheapest possible treatment
• Depression
• Got a refund from a previous dentist
• Talks so much that they interrupt your explanation of treatment