{"id":2639,"date":"2021-07-18T06:31:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T11:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/williamsgporthodontics.com\/?p=2639"},"modified":"2021-08-03T06:46:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T11:46:02","slug":"relationship-with-dental-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/williamsgporthodontics.com\/relationship-with-dental-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips for Improving Your Relationship with Your Dental Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your dental office is thriving, but you may still need assistance developing a more comfortable relationship with your dental patients. While production and revenue are at the top of most dentists\u2019 list of goals<\/a>, you should also aim to make dental patients happy and try to make their dental visit a pleasant one.<\/p>\n There are numerous ways to help your dental patients feel at ease and develop trusting, long-lasting relationships that can span generations. If you can apply a few simple tips to your dental practice, you will notice the change from people just as dental patients to a more family-oriented environment.<\/p>\n There is no greater feeling than leaving a wonderful dental appointment and having your dentist follow up with you to ensure you had a good visit. This simple gesture shows compassion and that the patient is not just a number on a list. Calling to make sure your dental patients are okay will demonstrate your practice\u2019s culture is patient centered and will bring you many referrals for years to come.<\/p>\n Offering free Wifi is almost necessary in today\u2019s age. It is similar to providing magazines in a dental or medical office back in the day. Dental patients expect to be able to scroll on their phones while waiting for their appointment. Who knows? Maybe they will search your webpage and leave a positive review for a great dental visit.<\/p>\n Patients appreciate advanced technology<\/a> because it shows your office cares about patient safety and providing high quality dental care. Consider CAD\/CAM technology, digital X-rays, digital communication, intraoral cameras like Mouthwatch, and Cone Beam technology. Not only does advanced technology get the attention of new dental patients, it will save you time and money in the operatory because it helps provide excellent results.<\/p>\n Your dental team is one of the primary ways your dental patients will review your office. Your staff, ranging from your treatment coordinator to your assistant, is a reflection upon you. Hire and train a team that is thorough, caring, and good at communicating<\/a>. It is often a team member that a patient will remember because they spend the most time with them while in the chair, make new appointments with them, and, most importantly, pay any out-of-pocket expenses at the front desk.<\/p>\n Not everyone is fortunate enough to have dental insurance. Some patients with dental insurance have such poor coverage, they would benefit from an in-office membership plan that helps alleviate out-of-pocket costs. A membership plan is a great way to market your office and set yourself apart from other cookie-cutter offices. It also helps gain the respect of dental patients who may have financial difficulties and develops a strong relationship by showing you are trying to provide affordable care.<\/p>\n Patients are always looking for ways to improve their oral health and smiles. Implementing an orthodontic program into your office is a fantastic way to boost revenue and help patients achieve that perfect smile. Consider taking orthodontic courses with Dr. Brad Williams<\/a> to treat dental patients with braces. It helps keep patients in-house and your patients will develop an even more loyal relationship since you are transforming their smiles.<\/p>\n1. Follow-up Phone Call from the Dentist<\/h2>\n
2. Free Wifi<\/h2>\n
3. Updated Technology<\/h2>\n
4. A Compassionate Dental Team<\/h2>\n
5. An In-office Membership Plan<\/h2>\n
6. Offer Orthodontics<\/h2>\n
7. A Comfortable Environment<\/h2>\n