Whether you specialize in general, pediatric, or cosmetic dentistry, running your own practice can be stressful, especially if you don’t have enough patients coming in. Expanding your client base should start with implementing details that will keep them coming back for future dental work. Here are three factors that may impact a patient’s decision to return to your office.

Details That Can Lead to Success for Your Dental Practice

1. Dental Lab

A dental lab should offer quick turnaround times and affordable prices on prosthodontics, both of which will benefit your patients. You should also work with a dental lab that uses strong, custom-made materials your patients feel comfortable using. For example, a well-made set of dentures will feel like natural teeth, and the patient may correlate the quality with your practice, even if your staff didn’t create the product.

2. Staff

The service patients experience will heavily influence their overall impression of your office. Even if the dental work you performed was immaculate and everyone else was kind, a bad interaction with one member of your team can tarnish the experience. People who are friendly, gentle, and respectful will put patients at ease, reducing their anxiety. Ensure all of your staff — especially those in reception since they’ll have the first interaction with patients — are naturally kind and positive people.

3. Facility

Many patients who need dental work are nervous, and they should walk into a welcoming and comforting environment for their appointment. If your waiting room is well-lit, clean, and stocked with comfortable furniture, patients are more likely to feel at ease and return for their next cleaning.

If you previously made implants, bridges, and other products in your office but outsourced to a lab, you can use that space for another exam room or patient accommodation space. For example, since many people miss work to be at appointments, you could set up desks and a charging station so patients can stay productive while they wait.

If you need a fast, dependable lab to handle your practice’s dental work, contact the team at Aloha Dental Laboratory in Aiea, HI. This full-service lab crafts custom cosmetic solutions, such as dentures and implants, with a quick turnaround time between one and 15 days. They boast affordable pricing and friendly service, and they’ll work closely with you to ensure each patient’s product is comfortable and effective. Learn more about their services online, or call (808) 947-2877 to schedule a meeting with the team.