Healthcare English — Dental Conversations 2 AE
Conversations with dental patients — explaining procedures, managing dental anxiety, and providing aftercare instructions.
Patient communication in dentistry
Dental anxiety is extremely common, and the words dental staff use have a huge impact on how patients experience treatment. Clear, calm explanations, honest answers to questions, and warm post-procedure communication all help reduce anxiety and build trust. This exercise practises the key conversations that happen in and around the dental chair.
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Choose the most natural-sounding response. LEVEL: Intermediate
1. I'm really nervous about today.
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
2. Will the injection hurt?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
3. How long will I be numb for?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
4. Is this going to need a filling?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
5. How much will this cost?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
6. Can I eat after the treatment?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
7. My tooth has been aching for three days.
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
8. I haven't been to the dentist in five years.
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
9. Do I really need an X-ray?
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
10. Thank you — that was much better than I expected.
That's right! Well done!Sorry, that is incorrect. Please try again.
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