Category: Dental Office Tips
Do Your Patients Fear the Dentist? Here’s How You Can Help Them
Dentophobia, often known as dental phobia, encompasses not just the fear of dentists and dental appointments, but also of all dental related operations. Many people fear going to the dentist. As we get older, that feeling can develop into actual dental anxiety, causing many people to avoid visits to the dentist. How can you, as […]
The Best Ways to Combat Dental Operator Burnout
Dentists, even those who are new to their practice, are burning out quickly. Heavy patient loads, the pressures of operating a business, musculoskeletal issues and pain, and many other factors are contributing to burnout in dentistry. Studies show that the most common symptoms of professional dental burnout include: Emotional exhaustion General frustration Feeling worn out […]
The Causes of Dental Anxiety in Patients
Dental anxiety and phobias related to the dental industry are quite common, yet people are still recommended to (and often do) visit the dentist two times or more a year, for one reason or another. Because of this, dental providers must work with patients who are at times uncomfortable or even uncooperative. In order to […]
These Dental Chair Accessories Can Help Easily Treat Children
Pediatric dentists know well how hard it can be to treat children, especially if they have to undergo longer procedures than a normal cleaning. Dental anxiety is a real concern for many patients, and it can be worse in children. They can often be uncooperative and restless during treatment, which causes them to move about […]
4 Tips to Attract and Retain Dental Patients During the Winter
Depending on where your dental office is located, the winter can present a few problems when it comes to attracting new dental patients and convincing current patients to come in for regular cleanings/checkup. When temperatures drop, and snow piles up, it can be hard to encourage people to leave their homes. Combine this with fears of […]
How to Make Anxious Dental Patients Comfortable
The prominence of dental anxiety in the United States has long been documented. Even conservative estimates state that more than half of people who go to the dentist have some form of anxiety about the experience. At the highest end, some studies have put this number at 80 percent. What’s worse is that these same studies found that about 20 […]
Building Credibility in Your Dental Office
Credibility is essential for any business, but it’s particularly important for dental practitioners. If patients trust your judgment, respect your opinions, and view you as a credible dental professional, your business will flourish all the more quickly. However, building credibility, especially among new practices can be a challenge. It’s essential to build a solid and credible reputation from […]
The Best Places to Invest in Your Dental Office
Every dental clinic has certain areas where they could improve the service they provide to their customers. This allows them to differentiate their business from others in their area, attract new patients, and retain patients for the long run. In order to obtain the best ROI, invest in these areas of your dental office. The Waiting […]
The Danger of Ignoring Dental Patient Complaints
One thing every dentist will do well to remember is that dental patients are customers. As such, they have certain needs that extend beyond the treatment you provide to them. As customers, patients want to be treated to positive experiences, and they want to feel like any complaints or issues they have are being addressed. Most times, these […]
The Most Effective Ways to Improve Dental Patient Satisfaction
Patient satisfaction is undoubtedly one of the most important things any dental practice can focus on and devote time to improving. Patient satisfaction can help you grow your business, retain patients and obtain positive reviews that encourage even more patients to try out your dental practice for their next cleaning or procedure. Patient satisfaction comes in many forms, […]