Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 05:51 pm I get it. It can be frustrating and disappointing when it seems like all your patients only want to do what insurance covers. The good news is that there are things you can do to make insurance coverage less of a focus. But first, I think it’s important to note that…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 07:08 pm What is your favorite type of new patient? If you’re like many other dentists, you’ll probably say new patient referrals are the best. Why? Well, for the most part, a referral is already sold on your practice! By the time they’ve arrived for their appointment, they’ve already been “sold on you”…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 06:07 pm Q: Should I block out time for new patients on my schedule? This is a great question! You may or may not need to, depending on your situation. Let me explain. There are two advantages to blocking out time for new patients: 1. You want to make sure the staff’s attention…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 06:11 pm What makes the perfect dental website? And how can you increase the chances of someone calling and scheduling an appointment through your website? As you might imagine, I get these questions ALL the time. The good news? There are a few simple changes that take little time and effort that can…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 07:44 pm New patient acquisition is more than just “sending out a flyer” or asking for a referral. To operate at maximum efficiency, a number of processes in your practice have to be working and functioning together. If not, you’ll waste a ton of money on marketing that “doesn’t work,” have internal issues…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 07:50 pm While most dentists have been extra busy the last couple of months, quite a few are seeing an impending slow down as they get through the “reopening rush.” And if you’ve looked ahead on the schedule for September, October, etc. (especially Hygiene) you may notice that it is significantly lighter than…