Safety Culture in the News

Safety Culture in the News

Dentistry: How a culture of safety leads to better outcomes (and a stronger team)

How a culture of safety leads to better outcomes (and a stronger team)

When I walk into a dental office, I can get a feeling of what it’s like to work there, for better or worse. It can be bright, professional, and empowering, or it can be dark, negative, and toxic. Workplace culture is the environment created for employees and embracing a culture of safety shows not only that everyone is serious about overall well-being, but that the results are undeniable.

Understanding the reasons Many people wince when they’re told to blindly follow orders. This can be the case with a lot of governmental mandates, including when safety is concerned. However, these requirements are in place for good reasons, and understanding those reasons is a big step toward developing a culture of safety