Imagine yourself as a ranch hand in the American West about a century ago – I know this is far removed from the world of dentistry but bear with me! Imagine that you need to capture a young steer. What do you do? The only way to exert control is to face the steer, grab it… Read More
Plan Management
Quick tips to turn every phone call enquiry into a new patient…
Each new patient, assuming they join your plan and have just a little bit of treatment, could bring in up to £5,000 over a decade. That can make a big difference to your practice but, how do you make sure that they become a new patient in the first place? Often, it all starts with… Read More
Attract new patients without busting the budget!
Deborah Bell, Practice Consultant at DPAS, shares some low-cost and easy to implement ways to attract new patients to your practice… 1. Become part of the community Start getting out and about by networking in your local area. Research who are the key influencers that can help to spread the word about you – begin by… Read More
How to reduce white space in your diary
Jo Phillpot shares some tried-and-tested methods to achieve a full appointment book… Do you ever look ahead to the following week in the diary and feel disappointed about the amount of gaps you see? The good news is, you are not alone – most dentists will admit to doing the same. The bad news is,… Read More
Our marketing guide to make you stand out from the competition!
Dentistry is an increasingly competitive marketplace, but with a proactive, strategic and structured approach to marketing you can make sure your practice outshines the rest. As a standout practice you can attract new patients and increase treatment uptake. So, here are five simple tips to get your marketing on the right track… 1. Start at… Read More
How your own practice-branded patient plan can help you build your business
A distinctive, positive and consistent brand in your practice not only helps to attract new patients but also builds stronger bonds and loyalty with your existing patients. Yet, for many practices, brand remains a bit of a mystery and, as such, a part of the business that is left more to chance than design. Which… Read More