How to Improve Your Dental Patients’ Experience at Your Dental Office

When you’re attempting to successfully market your dental practice, it’s just as much about what you are as it about what your patients perceive you to be. This means that first impressions are very important. Ask yourself what impressions your dental office gives and if you’re missing opportunities to improve these first impressions.

Improving Dental Patient Care

Below are a few simple tips for improving your patients’ experience at your dental office:

• Good first impression – The first true impression of your dental office happens when a patient calls to schedule an appointment. Make sure your front office staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and has good phone etiquette.
• Understand expectations – We know that your first priority is the health of your patients’ teeth. However, part of caring for a dental patient is helping them learn how to manage their goals and expectations. Discuss goals with your patients regularly and help them learn to reach these goals.
• Set the tone of your practice – Your waiting room and office sets the tone for your whole practice. If your office is geared towards cosmetic dentistry, try to give it the feel of a spa. If you’re a pediatric office, make sure to have a kid-friendly waiting area with books, toys, and even have a movie playing.
• Make each visit stress-free – Not only should you be providing the best in dental care, but you should also do your best to provide a stress-free visit. Make sure paperwork is clear and concise and that you thoroughly explain everything to your patients.

Here at Pro Dental Designs, we know the importance of a first impression and properly marketing your dental practice. For assistance with your dental website or marketing, please contact our office today.