North Texas Dentistry Volume 7 Issue 4 NTD 2017 ISSUE 4 CONV DE | Page 35

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Attracting patients by word of mouth from already satisfied patients in your practice – Internal Marketing . This remains your least expensive form of practice growth . The word gets out when you have a well-run practice !
External Marketing on the internet with all the tricks
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Adding more services as a result of your advancing
3 dental training surely enhances your practice value because you refer out less ! Sedation , implants , sleep appliances , TMJ therapy , pain management , and even whole-body holistic services are now “ on the menu ” of services in many GP practices . Enhance your office value further by including one visit crowns and veneers , and learning how to offer testing for diabetes in your periodontal screenings and even heart disease detection in your digital Panorex x-rays .
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Reduce your fixed costs and skyrocket your profits by offering more patient-friendly hours and days . Open your doors before and after regular hours , and 5 , 6 , and even 7 days a week . You don ’ t need a lot of dental chairs , just a partner or associate to share the workload .
Get good at selling treatment plans and even offer
5 an in-house insurance plan for those patients who need your care but don ’ t qualify for a traditional dental plan . Listen and give patients what they want , not what you want !
You can do a TON to enhance your practice value . Concentrate on Team , Operations , and Numbers to make positive changes that last permanently – The Perfect Practice !
Dr . Richard V . Lyschik ’ s transition , management and coaching experiences go beyond the traditional single general dental practice sale . His Dental Office Network Team has helped thousands of dentists acquire , expand , merge multiple practices , build from the ground up , as well as guided older , disabled and “ burned out ” dentists sell with dignity . The Practice Rescue Department has resurrected practices in demise , saving them from imminent disaster . Over 50 % of dentists return 2-3 years later to invest in another dental practice ! Dr . Lyschik has broken numerous industry records as the highest producer in the country ! Just ask any major lender – they all know him ! To discuss your transition plans with a seasoned fellow dentist who “ speaks your language ” and a recognized Premier Transition Specialist , or to schedule your free appraisal , contact Dr . Lyschik by email at info @ officenetworkusa . com or call ( 214 ) 893-0410 .
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