Dental Reviews and Testimonials Will Equal To New Patients
Let Your Patients Speak For And Grow Your Practice If you have recently gone out to dinner at a new restaurant or are planning a Black Friday purchase, then chances are you have consulted online reviews and testimonials. We all do it! It’s become the new word of mouth and an essential part of your dental practice marketing strategy. Studies show that a whopping 88% of people trust online...Read More
Dive Into The Main Reasons Why Your Patients Cancel Appointments
Missed appointments, no-shows, and last-minute cancellations are not acceptable for any type of business. They are especially detrimental when appointments are the basis of business revenue. If your practice is grappling with these challenges, maybe it’s because you are not doing enough to prevent the cancellations in the first place. Remember that missed appointments, no-shows and...Read More
3 Tips To Supercharge Your New Patient Calls
We cannot overemphasize how important it is to provide a positive patient experience. When it comes to patient experience, the relationship is everything. This time-tested adage is still spot-on: “First impressions are the most lasting.” Your staff should strive to create a positive, memorable experience even before the patient visits your dental practice. When a new patient calls...Read More
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customize Your Patient Interactions for Optimal Results
Do you and your staff interact exactly the same way with all of your patients? If so, then your dental practice is missing out on opportunities to improve patients’ connections and boost treatment acceptance rates. A 2016 study conducted at the University of New Mexico Dental School indicated that “determination of patient personality type results in better patient communication...Read More
Exceptional Customer Service in Your Dental Office
Weave a commitment to customer service into the fabric of your organizational culture I recently read an article in Forbes magazine on customer service. The article notes that “Customer service is not a department. It is a philosophy to be embraced by every employee – from the CEO to the most recently hired.” We couldn’t agree more. All employees in your dental clinic should understand the...Read More
Customer Service Commitment: A Crucial Element
Many health care providers wince when they hear their patients described as customers. But, the bald truth is that dental patients are precisely that–consumers. And they have high expectations. Are you and all of your employees doing everything possible to provide stellar customer service to your patients? If not, a lack of emphasis in this area may be impacting your bottom line....Read More
4 Tips to Instantly Increase Dental Treatment Acceptance
Getting patients to accept treatment is a real challenge for most dental practices. Dentists typically explain to patients why specific treatments are needed and are then puzzled when patients don’t move forward with the treatment they should have to maintain their oral health. The reality is that getting patients to commit to treatment takes much more than merely providing a logical...Read More
Improved Patient Experience Starts With The Dental Office Receptionist
Your Dental Office Receptionist Make a Lasting First Impression First impressions are important. When patients are walking into the waiting room, have that area reflect the practice’s attitude toward overall patient comfort. It should be clean, calm, and relaxing. This also reflects on the receptionist’s appearance. To establish a lasting and professional impression, receptionists...Read More