At the start of lockdown, the leadership team at Chapel Street Dental & Implant Centre decided to seize the opportunity to implement some big changes at the practice. They revolutionised the way they structure their plan fees and moved to membership only, and the numbers of patients on plan are steadily increasing. They have also… Read More
How to tailor your communication and gain a happier team and patients
Understanding the psychology of communication and different personality styles can be key to keeping both your team and patients happy. Knowing the different ways people think and make sense of the world can help to make sure you talk to them in a way that will resonate. In turn, this will lead to less misunderstandings,… Read More
Why you want people to talk behind your back…
People talking about you when you’re not around is a good thing – as long as what they’re saying is positive. If your patients are saying good things about you ‘behind your back’, that is often the best advertising you can wish for. With the bonus that it is completely free! Patients who sing your… Read More
Building rapport over the phone
Katrina Rees shares her advice on how to manage telephone enquiries and establish rapport from the get-go… Rapport is probably the most often used word when it comes to discussing how best to communicate with patients. Establishing rapport is central to building trust and creating strong bonds between you and your patients. And that relationship… Read More
Getting down to business with Katrina Rees
Katrina Rees is the newest recruit to our Business Development Consultant (BDC) team, joining DPAS in March 2019. She has 25 years’ experience in retail, mainly working in sales and people management roles. Katrina is now putting the skills she learned there to good use in helping dental practices to grow their plans, and therefore… Read More
