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Maximizing Lead Conversion
Maximizing Lead Conversion: A Comprehensive Approach for Dental and Medical Practices In the bustling world of dental...
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Text vs. Call: Unveiling Lead Preferences in SmileSuite's Latest Analysis of 4500 Leads
Jan 17, 2024 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
At SmileSuite we've honed our lead response strategy. When a practice’s lead enters into our system, the lead promptly...
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The solution to tackling common challenges of the new patient phone call process
Jan 10, 2024 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Being an orthodontist and running a busy solo practice, I recognize the significance of a steady flow of new patients...
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The Importance of Qualifying Your Orthodontic Leads
Oct 24, 2023 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Imagine this: A TikTok ad leads a prospective patient, Bob, to schedule an orthodontic consultation for your practice,...
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UNLOCK THE POWER OF SALES SUPPORTED MARKETING™
Jun 20, 2023 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Did you know that according to recent data, the average conversion rate for leads generated through online marketing...
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The Secret to a Stress-Free Summer for Orthodontic Practices
Jun 20, 2023 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
The final school bell has rung, marking the start of a busy season for orthodontic practices. With a surge in patient...
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The Power of a Good Treatment Presentation
Feb 21, 2023 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Orthodontic practices need to ensure that treatment plans are presented in the best way possible. Good presentations...
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Outsource the New Patient Insurance Verification Process
Feb 6, 2023 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
You’re in the business of making smiles bigger and brighter, ensuring your patients are happy, healthy, and comfortable...
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How Many New Patient Calls is Your Practice Missing?
Oct 19, 2022 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Did you know that 75% of people¹ who have a negative phone experience with a business (e.g. no one answers the phone)...
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Why SmileSuite is Not Just a Call Center
Jan 1, 2022 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
SmileSuite is far more than a call center! Yes, we answer your practice’s new patient phone calls and communications,...
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How Quickly Are You Responding to New Patient Calls?
Dec 6, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Are you missing the critical response time window? Studies by Lead Response Management show that the optimal lead...
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Whitepaper: Get off the Hamster Wheel of Employment—for good.
Dec 6, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Did you know, replacing a single employee can cost you between 0.5 to 2 times₁ the employee’s yearly salary? That means...
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Effective Post-Consultation Follow-Up to Secure New Patients
Nov 4, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
So you got a new patient to visit you for a consultation… phew! The hard part is over. Does that mean your job is done...
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New Feature: No Show and Cancelation Management!
Oct 30, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Life can be hectic, no shows and cancelled appointments are inevitable – but now they don’t have to mean the end of the...
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Will We See You at These Upcoming Conferences?
Sep 8, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Come check out our booths, sign up for a free demo of SmileSuite, and keep an eye on our social media for giveaways and...
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Startaloo is Now SmileSuite!
Sep 7, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Still your end-to-end concierge solution to take your patients from Contact to Contract We may have a new name and...
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Which insurance carrier should I consider dropping?
Aug 31, 2021 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
As a business decision, being “in-network” with insurance carriers can make sense to increase new patient traffic into...
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Best Practices for Following Up with Pending Ortho Patients
Dec 16, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
In an ideal world, patients will start the same day they are presented treatment. But the reality is that most patients...
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How to Leverage the Time of Day to Maximize Patient Starts
Dec 5, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Ever wonder what time of day has the highest patient conversion rate? Believe it or not, the time of day can affect how...
Getting the most out of your discounts
Jun 1, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Jill Allen of Jill Allen and Associates, recently sat down with Dr. B of SmileSuite to discuss how to understand dental...
How Conditional Marketing Maximizes ROI
May 22, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
As part of the previous SmileSuite Success Bootcamp series, we featured Keaton Walker of Orthopatients.com. Keaton...
Virtual Consultations Evolved
May 15, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
In a blink of an eye, Orthodontic practices were pushed forward into a new era of virtual consultations. Check out this...
How to Use Insurance Data to Market Your Practice
May 15, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
SmileSuite recently hosted the SmileSuite Success Bootcamp, a series of webinars aimed to help practices reopen from...
Why You Shouldn’t Do Marketing Without Data
May 5, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Check out insightful conversation with Dean Steinman of Ortho Marketing who walks us through the importance of...
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Five Effective Ways to Follow-Up With Non-Starts
Apr 9, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Not every patient who attends an initial orthodontic consultation will result in a same day start. But just because a...
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Don’t Miss Out on an Easy Way to Apply Same-Day Discounts
Apr 2, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Presenting limited time offers is one of the oldest strategies in the marketing playbook. It’s an effective way to get...
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Reduce Observation Patient Drop-off with This Simple Solution
Feb 11, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
How many observation patients does your orthodontic practice have on its roster? Regardless of how many are in the...
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The Big Picture: Why Keeping Track of Non-Starts Can Make Your Practice More Profitable
Feb 2, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Just like a movie with varying angles and detailed close-ups, every aspect of your business has different camera shots....
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A Case Study on How We Increased Phase II Conversion Rates by 16.3%
Jan 20, 2020 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Did you know the national average of patient true conversion rates who have completed Phase I treatment, and are...
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How to lower hidden costs when recruiting and onboarding new Treatment Coordinators
Aug 31, 2019 by Anthony V. Bonavoglia, DDS, MS
Orthodontists need money to hire and onboard new employees. Just ask the folks at Bersin and Deloitte whose recent...