Attribute: Direct links, integrated software with other dental specialist or primary care physician Benefit: Expediting communications Improves communications Mitigates records/files don’t get lost or misplaced Attribute: Digital X-Rays Benefit: Reduces exposure to radiation Reduces patient wait time during appointment - no downtime waiting for films to process Catch problems earlier, allowing to treat conservatively Reduces tooth loss and related costs Allows patient to view problem, participate or partner in treatment Attribute: Digital Intraoral Photography Benefit: Eliminates guess work Increases trust can visually demonstrate improvements to assist with consent – Patient becomes proactive in decisions Attribute: E4D CAD/CAM Benefit: Provides for same day crowns Saves patients money Reduces downtime, time off work Provides for high quality product Provides greater convenience Reduces injections, anesthesia Reduces anxiety Reduces discomfort and adjustments associated with TEMP crowns Observations & Recommendations As the practice grows, specifically with satellite locations, we have to carefully maintain personal touch. As the practice grows regionally, we need to make sure that future image, reputation and reason for selecting practice is based on entity, not the dentist. For both sides of the practice, we need to initiate a formal patient satisfaction survey and recruit qualified patients for marketing referrals, including Internet reviews. In order to stay connected with key constituents, we recommend a formal communication protocol to keep
Attribute: Direct links, integrated software with other dental specialist or primary care physician Benefit: Expediting communications Improves communications Mitigates records/files don’t get lost or misplaced Attribute: Digital X-Rays Benefit: Reduces exposure to radiation Reduces patient wait time during appointment - no downtime waiting for films to process Catch problems earlier, allowing to treat conservatively Reduces tooth loss and related costs Allows patient to view problem, participate or partner in treatment Attribute: Digital Intraoral Photography Benefit: Eliminates guess work Increases trust – can visually demonstrate improvements to assist with consent Patient becomes proactive in decisions Attribute: E4D CAD/CAM Benefit: Provides for same day crowns Saves patients money Reduces downtime, time off work Provides for high quality product Provides greater convenience Reduces injections, anesthesia Reduces anxiety Reduces discomfort and adjustments associated with TEMP crowns Observations & Recommendations As the practice grows, specifically with satellite locations, we have to carefully maintain personal touch. As the practice grows regionally, we need to make sure that future image, reputation and reason for selecting practice is based on entity, not the dentist. For both sides of the practice, we need to initiate a formal patient satisfaction survey and recruit qualified patients for marketing referrals, including Internet reviews. In order to stay connected with key constituents, we recommend a formal communication protocol to keep
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