Q : Can DentalSpots help control costs ?
A : Once the employee and patient components are in place , the final area to focus on is practice efficiency . The business of dentistry has many moving parts , and it does not function and thrive unless those parts are properly interconnected . For example , I was able to cut the dental practice ’ s phone bill by about 60 % by evaluating options and switching vendors , so I started looking at different services to see if we could realize similar savings .
Changing vendors and negotiating new contracts enabled us to reduce operating costs by $ 2000 a month , but this only came about because I was so focused on the task . There are similar savings to be realized in many other areas , but the single provider or office manager seldom has the time or the clout to negotiate these deals . That is why I am excited to announce that we are working on a new platform , MarketPlace , which connects dental offices with quality labs , services , and other vendors to keep operating costs low . We are planning to release it later this year , and look forward to bringing even more advantages to dental practices .
Since referrals play such an important role in patient care , we also created Patient Connect to provide additional benefits by helping general dentists and specialists connect online in a new way . The great part of Patient Connect is that purchasing a subscription automatically gives the practice a profile in ChooseYourDentist . com , so both general dentists and specialists have the opportunity to attract more patients .
Dental specialists , in particular , benefit from Patient Connect , with the opportunity to reach out , connect and get more referrals from general dentists in their network . When patients need specialty dental care , the general dentist can easily provide referral options so the specialist provider is a perfect match for their patient ’ s needs . After the appointment , the dentist can request follow-up information to assess the patient ’ s level of satisfaction with the care they received .
Q : What else is DentalSpots . com doing to help dental professionals thrive ?
A : We have many ways to help dental professionals succeed . Although Staff Connect is a paid subscription , for example , dental professionals can access the benefits of DentalSpots . com for free . We want to help dental professionals succeed by showcasing their abilities and guiding them to become indispensable team members . Our website provides an extensive amount of information on how to create an effective resume and build job interview skills . Once hired , we help them become a valuable asset for the employer by making the patient experience one to remember .
We also have a salary calculator tool that formulates hourly rates for positions . Dental professionals can access it in their dashboard to see how their salary measures up to others in their geographic area . Employers can use it to make informed decisions about pay scales to offer their prospective and current employees .
Jean L . Burkhardt
Tian Lin
Anthony Garibaldi
J . G . Murapalli
Gerry Korden , DDS
Lajuana Christof
Q : Do the benefits of DentalSpots . com extend to improved patient care and customer satisfaction ?
A : More than anything else , we think that a dental practice becomes successful through a strong patient focus . Staff Connect and Patient Connect are tools that help practices find and keep dental employees who will provide the best care for their patients . We connect the dots so dentists can do what they do best – take care of patients .
Our constantly-evolving capabilities enable dental practices to connect people with the right careers so they can succeed , and take care of employees so they will stay in place . Those values will then be reflected in a satisfied patient base and growing practice .
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