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6 Super Easy Ways Dentists Can Stop No-Shows

No-shows dental patients are a frustrating reality most practices face regularly. 88% of dental practices report that they have at least one patient no-show every day, according to a December, 2020 industry survey. Drawing upon our 35+ years of experience working with dental practices, patients and industry experts, we present our top six proven ways to get your patients in the chair on time, every time. 

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10 Keys to Increasing Dental Case Acceptance

We’ve all had it happen.

You do thorough records on a new patient - radiographs, probing depths, and a comprehensive exam. It’s obvious to you that there are issues that need to be taken care of, so you present your findings to your patient. You think it’s all said and done… and then they say no.

Nothing else matters if your patients don’t consent to treatment.

So how do you get your patients to ‘yes’? Here are ten proven tips to help refine your case presentation and enrollment skills.

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COVID-19’s Effect on Private Practice Sales to DSOs

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every industry, with dentistry being no exception. From the initial concern for dentists’ safety, to the early shuttering of practices, and now the current challenges of providing an essential service as safely as possible, dentists have felt the significant impact of this virus. So, it should come as no surprise that the sales of private practices to larger entities have also been (and continue to be) affected by these unpredictable times.

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