Success in dentistry is up to your patients. After new patients find you, what keeps them coming back? Will they accept your treatment recommendations? Though it may sometimes feel like the dentist and team have little control over patient retention and treatment plan acceptance, the truth is, you and your staff can influence your patients in a positive way by empowering them with knowledge!
After years in dentistry and providing dental practice management in the Portland area, I’ve had the chance to witness many fine dental teams. The ones who serve their patients best and see success in retention and treatment acceptance are taking the time to educate their patients. From the information you post in your office, your online blog, social media outlets, and most importantly what your hygienists, assistants, and you yourself say to patients, the impact can be great! If you focus on using your media outlets, wall postings, and what brief time you spend with each person who visits your office helping them see the value of maintaining fine oral health, your practice can benefit.
Empowering your patients with the knowledge that their dental health is a real priority (and can have long term effects on their systemic health), allows them to make good dental decisions. Taking the time to think carefully about the information you present to patients while they are with you can affect whether or not they come back to see you at regular intervals and follow through with suggested treatments!
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