Have you ever heard of the Swiss Society of Dentists? Do you know the advantages of consulting a dentist who is a member of the SSO? The team at HELVIDENT, a member of the SSO, is well placed to answer these questions. Find out more about this organization and its many advantages in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit Swiss Society of Dentists SSO<\/a> is the professional organization for dentists practicing in Switzerland. It represents its members in dealings with the authorities and its tariff partners. It is also the umbrella scientific society for dentistry in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Organized according to a federalist model, the SSO comprises 21 sections which operate largely autonomously. Each section is committed to its own guiding principles, code of ethics and bylaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SSO stands out for its high quality standards and its work in the field of prevention. It also offers its members a wide range of postgraduate training courses. The organization promotes the oral health of the Swiss population and guarantees optimal dental care<\/a> at every stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patients have the right to expect high-quality care from their SSO dentist. SSO members have their own quality guidelines. For dentists, these are a tool for monitoring the quality of their own work. They also meet their continuing education obligations, which include a minimum of 80 hours per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SSO members are personally committed to their patients. It is not uncommon for them to care for patients and their families for many years. You have the right to expect your SSO member dentist to provide you with personalized care, tailored to your individual situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For many years, the SSO and the authorities have been working together to define hygiene standards for dental practices in our country. The SSO informs its members on how to comply with these standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have the right to expect your SSO dentist to provide you with transparent and easily understandable information about the treatment, the known risks, the treatment options indicated and his or her fees. This is a requirement of the SSO Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For SSO dentists, it is important to involve the patient in the choice of treatment. They also ensure that the treatment is adapted to the patient's medical situation and financial circumstances. Over time, this strengthens the relationship of trust between patient and dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A knocked-out tooth, a fractured crown, severe dental pain? This can also happen at night or at weekends. What can you do if your dentist can't be reached? You can call on the emergency services of SSO sections. Visit emergency<\/a>In this way, patients have access to treatment outside normal dental practice opening hours. In keeping with their professional code of ethics, SSO-member dentists limit themselves to treating emergencies where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits for patients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Benefits for dentists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10 reasons to choose a dentist who is a member of the SSO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Top-quality care.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Personalized follow-up.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Strict hygiene standards.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Clear information on treatment costs and effectiveness.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. A relationship of trust.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Care in case of dental emergency.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. A commitment to geriatric dentistry.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n