Collaborating with an ENT

Have you ever thought about collaborating with an ENT (ear, nose, and throat technician) as part of your orthodontics work? In many scenarios, it’s easy to assume that collaborations will be limited to just other ortho professionals and the like, but this isn’t always the case, and sometimes you’ll need help from a wider pool of people.
Collaborating with an ENT
Collaborating with an ENT can be incredibly valuable for many patients and their treatment plans. However, it’s important to recognize that some ENTs may not be entirely open to orthodontics professionals, so you may need to find the right individual to help.
To begin the collaboration, it’s important to introduce yourself and explain how your field can overlap with the ENT’s specialty. Asking them in advance if they would be interested in a collaboration for referrals can really help – and keep in mind that you may need to contact quite a few before you get a positive response.
When you are working with the ENT, make sure you gather as much information as possible to make things easier for them. In addition, if you have any questions regarding airways (etc.), always get the specialist’s approval first before providing the orthodontics procedure. Remember, some patients may not be able to go through a particular treatment plan if it’s likely to impact their airways and so on.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been thinking of collaborating with an ENT, it’s highly important to make sure you start out with professional support. Luckily, our experts here at Straight Smile Solutions can help if you have any questions for your dental treatment plan, and if we think support from an ENT might help, we’ll be able to let you know.