Treatment Planning, Communication, Patient Management and Comfort In this lecture we will explore how to effectively communicate with patients to arrive at a successful treatment plan. A treatment plan cannot be successful if it does not meet the patient’s goal, no matter how beautiful and technically performed. We will cover how to choose a strategy for restoring teeth for direct restorations and when it will be appropriate; understanding that any form of distraction will reduce your ability to carry out your work effectively. We will cover a variety of techniques to ensure your treatment is comfortable and that the patient’s are relaxed. Besides the obvious market benefits of patients perceiving their treatment being very comfortable, it is also much less stressful for the clinician.