P&G dentalcare

Guidelines for Effective Patient Conversations

This course will introduce the concept of __guided conversations__ and why effective communication with patients is so critical to the management systems that allow practices to operate efficiently and effectively. The concept of guided conversations (sometimes referred to as scripting), while not new, is effectively integrated into only a minority of practices. The course will outline the reasons guided conversations should be used with patients and how to implement them and

Before you enroll

Is this the right course for you?

Guidelines for Effective Patient Conversations is offered by P&G dentalcare for dental professionals. Topics in this listing: Oral health.

Check the credit type and approval notes below against your credential. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider
P&G dentalcare
Format
On demand
Profession
Dental Professionals
Credit expiration
Sep 23, 2027
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

1 Dental CE

Provider states 1 credit hours. AGD subject codes: 550. Confirm state board acceptance.

Listed roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

AGD PACE

What’s free

Course access
$0
Assessment
$0
Certificate
$0
Credit reporting
$0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

  1. Register for a free dentalcare account to take the test.
  2. Complete the course assessment and follow the provider’s certificate instructions.

Questions about this course

Is “Guidelines for Effective Patient Conversations” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. P&G dentalcare requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 1 Dental CE. Recorded roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2027-09-23.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Register for a free dentalcare account to take the test. Complete the course assessment and follow the provider’s certificate instructions. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by P&G dentalcare; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

Sources & verification

These are the primary pages supporting this listing. Course recognition and board acceptance should be confirmed for your credential before enrollment.

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