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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. As you know, oral cancer is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, yet it often goes undetected until its later stages when treatment options are limited, and survival rates drop. Incorporating advanced oral cancer screenings into a dental savings plan can bridge this gap, offering patients a proactive andRead more

Dental savings plans (DSPs) are a fantastic way for dental practices to offer affordable care to uninsured patients while boosting patient loyalty and practice revenue. These plans give patients a membership-style option for accessing discounted dental services, creating a win-win for both practices and patients. However, implementing a DSP isn’t as simple as creating aRead more

As dentists, there’s nothing quite like reading a glowing 5-star review. It’s a testament to your hard work, your team’s dedication, and the positive impact you’re making in your patients’ lives. Those moments of recognition feel like a job well done. But what happens when the feedback isn’t as flattering? Negative reviews or constructive criticismRead more

When it comes to selecting the best enrollment fee for your dental savings plan, it’s critical to evaluate a variety of metrics to ensure it aligns with both your practice’s goals and the needs of your patients. This decision isn’t one-size-fits-all, and taking the time to analyze your unique circumstances will set the foundation forRead more

By that I mean, is it a no-brianer for your patients to sign up the first time it’s presented to them? Do the patients save money the day they enroll? If you want your plan to have massive results, it should. Put Yourself in Your Patients’ Shoes If a plan is structured in a wayRead more

Does this sound like your practice? You have a fantastic team who cares sincerely for your patients and wants to help them save as much money as possible – so they start talking patients out of re-enrolling in your dental savings plan. I work with an office where every third year (when the comp exam/FMXRead more

You don’t need to look any farther than March 2020 to appreciate the value of recurring revenue generated by a dental savings plan. Even though dental practices were completely shut down – some for almost 3 months – income continued as existing memberships renewed for offices that already had a recurring revenue generating from aRead more

As someone who ran her husband’s dental practice for 15 years, I’ve seen some cringe-worthy moments. I’m sure you can relate. Time and again I’ve witnessed team members painstakingly explain to patients their dental benefits, how much was left for the plan year, and what percentage we expected the insurance to cover. The patients’ out-of-pocketRead more

With Special Treatments and Procedures It’s important to add special services to your dental savings plan for 2 reasons: It makes your plan more desirable to your new and existing patients. It gives you a competitive advantage over other offices in your community that also offer membership plans. Dental savings plans are becoming more prominentRead more

It only makes sense to create one simple plan (with one enrollment fee) that can successfully be applied to all patients in your practice. It’s easiest for your team to present and manage, and it’s easiest for your patients to understand. Offices sometimes develop three different plans and enrollment fees to make something specific forRead more