{"id":1722,"date":"2021-03-05T20:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T20:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/?p=1722"},"modified":"2021-04-01T20:36:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T20:36:07","slug":"little-following-up-for-hygiene-huge-revenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/05\/little-following-up-for-hygiene-huge-revenue\/","title":{"rendered":"How Little Efforts in Following Up for Hygiene Can Make a Huge Difference in Revenue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_354463357__1599239201_82349-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"patient during a hygiene appointment\" class=\"wp-image-1723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_354463357__1599239201_82349-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_354463357__1599239201_82349-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/AdobeStock_354463357__1599239201_82349.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about the big money-makers in dentistry, you probably think of dental implants, porcelain veneers, and smile makeovers. When you\u2019ve made a plan with a patient for one of these big-ticket services, you follow up with them to make sure they actually go through with it. But do you do the same with those who only come in every six months? Although hygiene care isn\u2019t particularly flashy, it often plays an essential role in a general practice\u2019s success. In this post, you\u2019ll learn why having a full hygiene calendar is so important and how Dental Support Specialties can help you accomplish it by following up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/phone-scheduling-support.html#hygiene\">hygiene<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of a Full Hygiene Calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For most general dentistry practices, about 30 to 33 percent of production relies on hygiene appointments. In other words, if you experience a slow week or month in hygiene work, you\u2019re sure to feel a financial pinch for practice\u2019s revenue. Keep in mind also that while these routine patients have a significant collective impact on your practice\u2019s bottom line, they may also be beneficial individually. After all, they may occasionally require additional dental work like a dental crown after a root canal or other more lucrative services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping Your Staff Busy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve hired a team to handle hygiene visits: a dental assistant to take X-rays, a dental hygienist to perform dental cleanings, and front desk staff to get and file insurance information. If there\u2019s a lag in these appointments, you\u2019re paying all of these workers for unproductive time. Every now and then, it\u2019s okay to have a gap or two in the schedule. However, most of the time, you want to have a full calendar to make sure you\u2019re bringing in more than you\u2019re paying out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Follow Up for Hygiene Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have Dental Support Specialties follow up with patients who are due for their hygiene appointments, you can remind them that these basic services are essential and are usually covered (often entirely) by dental insurance, which means that they may not have to pay anything out-of-pocket. This friendly call also shows just how much you appreciate their patronage and builds trust and loyalty. In addition, you should keep in mind that if they haven\u2019t visited your office in a long time, they may have other issues that need to be addressed besides a simple cleaning and a checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, every patient you bring in and treat is valuable. It\u2019s worth following up with those who aren\u2019t up-to-date with their hygiene appointments to keep them on track, let them know that you care, and help your practice flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dental Support Specialties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2008, Dental Support Specialties has offered remote support for dental practices across the country. From answering incoming calls, scheduling appointments, filing and verifying dental insurance, and more, we provide administrative expertise through our helpful services, including filling your hygiene calendar. Are you ready to take full advantage of your practice\u2019s potential revenue? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalsupportspecialties.com\/contact.html\">Contact<\/a> Dental Support Specialties to learn how we can help you succeed!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the big money-makers in dentistry, you probably think of dental implants, porcelain veneers, and smile makeovers. When you\u2019ve made a plan with a patient for one of these big-ticket services, you follow up with them to make sure they actually go through with it. 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