Sandy Pardue, Consultant/Classic Practice Resources
Sandy Pardue, Consultant/Classic Practice Resources
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One secret of good human relations to to ask questions, but to also be a good listener. People can tell when you are listening and they can also tell when you are truly interested in them and what they are saying. Encourage the other person to talk about themselves and to share their interests...  Read More
Teddy Roosevelt said, "the most important ingredient in the success formula is knowing how to get along with people," Research has consistently shown that technical training is important, but there is another side to business. Most of the success in service businesses is due to skills in human...  Read More
There are many direct ways to educate patients. Seeing is believing and what we see carries much more impact and is more convincing than what we hear. We remember only about 10% of what we hear and about 85% of what we see. Use visual aids to back up what you say. Intraoral cameras, photos,...  Read More
Consultant Tip: Patient Relations
One of the things patients appreciate more than anything else is being remembered and called by their name. If you want a positive and immediate response from someone, just use his name. Our friends know us by name, but strangers don't, so if you call a patient by his name, this is really acting...  Read More
If a Patient Does Not Have Insurance, Do Not Mention It
When talking to patients about their needed dental treatment and financial arrangements, one of the first things we notice is whether or not they have dental insurance. It is very good if they do, of course, and this makes our job easier. However, if they do not have insurance you can make a...  Read More
If You Promise Some Patients the Moon, They Won't Believe You
One of the most difficult things in human relations is convincing the pessimist they need something (including good dentistry). Many patients have experienced failure with their past treatments and have privately given up hope that anything can be successful. This is the reason they do not...  Read More
Standardized Sequence for Handling Requests to Break or Cancel an Appointment When you are speaking to a patient or someone who calls for a patient and they want to break an appointment, there are certain steps to follow. The first step is to get the person on the telephone that has the...  Read More
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