Dental treatment Phylosophy
Dental practices can operate like a wellness center. Commitment to the overall health of the patient means a practice not only stands out from the crowd, it makes that practice a key player in the healthcare arena, working alongside physicians supporting the general health and wellbeing of patients. Dental practices can learn to look at and treat our patients as more than just mouths. Dentists and team members can learn the signs and symptoms that point to systemic disease, and can become more proactive in referring patients to their primary care physicians when they suspect an underlying medical condition.
Know your percentage of case acceptance. This should be tracked, along with the reason why treatment is declined. Without this information, it is challenging to know how to increase your income or raise the level of health your patients are choosing. When you know the “why,” you are on the road to greater profits and healthier patients! A patient saying “yes” is only partial case acceptance. You also need signed financial arrangements and a scheduled appointment. Without all three of these in place, you only have a patient that is interested in their treatment, not committed.