Care and compassion overcome challenges with Dr. Peter Halford, periodontist

Sensory Friendly Dentistry

In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the oral health expertise of Dr. Peter Halford.
Listen to Dr. Peter Halford, periodontist as he shares insights gleaned from his practice. You will feel informed and excited to practice dentistry in a way that makes the most challenging interventions a positive experience for patients by creating a family-like atmosphere.
Episode Guide:
0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions
0:28 - Welcome Dr. Peter Halford
1:26 - Dr. Halford thinks about Barriers to Oral Healthcare
2:08 - Dr. Halford provides his experiences with patients that have sensory-sensitivities
5:50 - Accommodating appointments for the patients
6:30 - Making the patient feel comfortable
7:20 - Pictograms & explaining procedures
10:16 - Dr. Halford talks about a patient experience to sensitivity to a dental implant
11:47 - Modernization of Periodontics
13:27 - Dr. Peter Halford reflects on what he knows now as an experienced dentist
15:05 - Dr. Halford's Philosophy as a Dentist
16:10 - Tools Dr. Halford uses to make patients comfortable
16:40 - Treating older adults and the challenges that arise
18:34 - Strategies for treating older adults
20:30 - Understanding the patient and where they are coming from
21:50 - Dr. Halford talks about utilizing technology
22:53 - The challenges of X-Rays.
24:12 - Dr. Peter Halford talks about the importance of taking your time
24:52 - Thank you, Dr. Peter Halford!

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Fejezetek

1. Welcome & Host Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Welcome Dr. Peter Halford (00:00:28)

3. Dr. Halford thinks about Barriers to Oral Healthcare (00:01:26)

4. Dr. Halford provides his experiences with patients that have sensory-sensitivities (00:02:08)

5. Accommodating appointments for the patients (00:05:50)

6. Making the patient feel comfortable (00:06:30)

7. Pictograms & explaining procedures (00:07:20)

8. Dr. Halford talks about a patient experience to sensitivity to a dental implant (00:10:16)

9. Modernization of Periodontics (00:11:47)

10. Dr. Peter Halford reflects on what he knows now as an experienced dentist (00:13:27)

11. Dr. Halford's Philosophy as a Dentist (00:15:05)

12. Tools Dr. Halford uses to make patients comfortable (00:16:10)

13. Treating older adults and the challenges that arise (00:16:40)

14. Strategies for treating older adults (00:18:34)

15. Understanding the patient and where they are coming from (00:20:30)

16. Dr. Halford talks about utilizing technology (00:21:50)

17. The challenges of X-Rays. (00:22:53)

18. Dr. Peter Halford talks about the importance of taking your time (00:24:12)

19. Thank you, Dr. Peter Halford! (00:24:52)