Posts tagged patient appreciation
Are Your Patients Receiving the Attention They Deserve?

As the leader of your practice, it’s up to the doctors to set the expectation concerning acceptable cell phone use in the dental practice. It is my personal belief that they are a distraction to productivity, and have the potential to keep your team from giving patients the full attention they deserve when they are in your office.

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How to find the hidden potential in each day

Many dental practices have a regular morning meeting, sometimes called a “morning huddle,” so they can review the day’s schedule and make sure everyone is on the same page. While it is important to review the schedule and prepare for the day, many practices miss the opportunity to really excel by not looking for hidden potential.

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Do your patients know you appreciate them?

As we approach the end of 2013, it’s time to think about ways to finish the year strong. One way to do that is to encourage your patients to use their dental benefits before the new dental plan year begins. Many of your patients may not know that unused dental benefits are forfeited at the end of the calendar year. What better way to get patients to schedule appointments for annual cleanings, as well as to schedule needed work, than by reminding them that they have insurance benefits to use?

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