{"id":1475,"date":"2019-04-30T21:06:47","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T21:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/?p=1475"},"modified":"2019-05-13T21:06:58","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T21:06:58","slug":"3-benefits-of-having-a-dental-answering-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/3-benefits-of-having-a-dental-answering-service\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Benefits of Having a Dental Answering Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_74051997__1557781444_38758-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"hand phone\" class=\"wp-image-1476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_74051997__1557781444_38758-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_74051997__1557781444_38758-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/AdobeStock_74051997__1557781444_38758.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you and your staff are out to lunch, so are new\npotential patients. They call your office trying to set up an appointment, but instead\nthey get an answering machine. They hang up and try calling the next practice\non the list. You just lost an opportunity to make money. This is the exact\nsituation, among others like it, that we at Dental Support Specialties can\nprevent through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/phone-scheduling-support.html\">dental\nanswering service<\/a>. With us, you don\u2019t have to worry about patients falling\nthrough the cracks. In this post, learn what we can do for you to make sure\nthat you get every chance possible with your potential patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Positive Relationships with Patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the first point of contact for many of patients, that\ninitial phone call is very important. If you miss that chance, you may not get\nanother one with that same person again. If you take advantage of the dental\nscheduling services we offer, you can rest assured that no one will get sent to\na messaging machine and move on to another practice. Our friendly, experienced team\ncan represent your practice well from the very beginning and provide your potential\npatients with a positive first impression. That way, these patients not only\nget on your schedule but can feel comfortable and at ease even before setting\nfoot in your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alleviate the Pressure on Your Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Life happens\u2014staff members can go on maternity leave, leave\nfor a vacation, or decide to work elsewhere. Especially during those times,\nyour remaining staff can feel the pressure to maintain the same level of work,\nefficiency, and customer service as when your practice is fully staffed. That\u2019s\nwhere we come in to pick up the slack and take the pressure off your staff so\nthat they can take better care of those who come in for appointments. You won\u2019t\nskip a beat with our team providing support to yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Specific Phone Service Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that we can do more for you than just answer\nphone calls? We can make confirmation calls to ensure that patients come in for\ntheir scheduled appointments, post-op calls to check on how patients are\nrecovering from treatment, and even balance due calls. Our phone support options\nare flexible to meet your practice\u2019s unique needs. With us, you also can specify\nthe number of hours and times you want us to supplement your team\u2019s efforts and\ncater your phone coverage as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, in order to get more patients in the chair, your\npractice needs to be available to these potential patients when they reach out\nto you, even at inconvenient or busy times. We can help field these incoming\ncalls so that you can focus more on delivering excellent care that keeps\npatients coming back. When we work together, we can create a loyal patient base\nthat helps your practice grow and succeed in the long term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2008, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/\">Dental Support Specialties<\/a>\nhas been providing administrative help for dental practices remotely, including\nfielding and making calls, filing insurance claims, and handling accounts receivables\nproblems. At the heart of all we do, we seek to streamline your team\u2019s efficiency\nand help your practice\u2019s bottom line improve. To get your complimentary support\nanalysis, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a> or\ncall (330)\n639-1333. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you and your staff are out to lunch, so are new potential patients. They call your office trying to set up an appointment, but instead they get an answering machine. They hang up and try calling the next practice on the list. You just lost an opportunity to make money. 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