Welcome Message

Better dental care begins with shared decisions, made together by patients and dentists.

Welcome!

Everyday choices in life can be surprisingly difficult, like choosing how you want your eggs.
Some prefer them scrambled, others sunny-side up or soft-boiled.
Sometimes we wish someone would decide for us. Yet when they do, we find ourselves thinking, “That’s not quite what I wanted.”

Making decisions isn’t about finding the right answer—it’s about choosing what feels right for you.

Healthcare decisions work the same way.
Patients come to the hospital seeking treatment and relief, hoping to solve their problem. But often there isn’t one perfect answer—there are options. Each comes with its own pros and cons.

That’s why Shared Decision-Making (SDM) matters. It’s a process where clinicians and patients work together, combining medical evidence with each patient’s values and priorities.

Just as everyone likes their eggs differently, patients value different things in treatment—comfort, appearance, cost, or long-term stability. Recognizing these differences helps both patients and clinicians make better, personalized choices.

Our “Share. Care. Better.” program supports patients in making informed decisions about their oral health, ensuring that each choice reflects both scientific evidence and what matters most to them.

Decision-making is never easy—especially when it’s about your own body. Through this program, we hope every patient makes an informed and confident choice, together with their clinician.

Sincerely,

CommuniCare Lab

CommuniCare Lab Research Team

Jung-Seok Lee Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Kyung-A Ko Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Seung-Hyun Park Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Yuan Park Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Ji-Young Jung Yonsei University Dental Hospital

In-Pyo Hong Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Christina Chi Yonsei University Dental Hospital

Jae-Hong Lee Jeonbuk National University Hospital

So-Hae Oh Jeonbuk National University Hospital

Ji-Youn Hong Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital