The patient perspective

Dentists understand that dental patients experience a level of anxiety when visiting the dental office.

During the short period sitting in the dental chair waiting for your procedure to start, you can hear the other procedures taking place in the office and begin to focus on your procedure.


When your dental chair is reclined, you assume an instantly submissive position as the dentist reviews your procedure with you.


The dental practitioner may attempt to allay your fear by instructing you to 'raise your hand' if you feel uncomfortable at any time to pause the procedure.


You agree and the procedure begins.


During the procedure, though you know that you can interrupt the procedure at any time, you never-the-less endure unnecessary discomfort as you do not want to interrupt the dentist for a variety of reasons;

  • the dentist knows best, and I don't want to make a scene
  • it didn't hurt that much, and if I raise my hand, it will prolong the procedure
  • he/she didn't stop the last time I raised my hand
  • the assistant will suction my mouth out soon
  • I can scratch my face the next time the dentist stops working
What's in it for you?

Raising your hand is not enough.

DentiSign is he simplest way to regain control of your dental experience, and allows you to communicate your needs to the dental practioner. They want you to have a great experience, your expeience in the chair is one of their top priorities.

DentiSign allows you and the dental practioner to become a team, and this team work ensures a better dental experience for you both.

No more guess work, no embarrassing moments as you try to mumble your needs and less interruptions means a faster procedure for everyone. Every one wins.

If each dental experience is improved, the anxiety associated with a dental visit can be greatly reduced.

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