--- title: Open main menu --- [![1-800-DENTIST](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1800Dentist_Primary-Logo_No-Tagline_1800Blue.png?width=1355&height=250&name=1800Dentist_Primary-Logo_No-Tagline_1800Blue.png "1-800-DENTIST")](http://1800dentist.com) Open main menu Close main menu # SMART MOUTH # Your Dental Practice Resource Blog Select Category Business of Dentistry Case Acceptance COVID-19 DSO Futuredontics News and Updates Key Resources New Patients No-Shows Patient Experience ROI Social Media Teledentistry Video Webinar ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Webinars/Laura%20Hatch%20-%20How%20to%20Turn%20New%20Dental%20Patients%20into%20Lifelong%20Patients/Vimeo_March_2020_Training%C2%A0Your_Team_to_Turn_New_Patients_Into_Lifelong_Patients_Webinar_021220B.jpg) [Webinar](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/webinar) ### [Training Your Team to Turn New Patients Into Lifelong Patients](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/training-your-team-lifelong-patients) Jun 16, 2022 6:31:55 PM Getting new patients is important but Front Office Rocks’ CEO Laura Hatch knows that keeping them coming back and accepting treatment year-after-year is the secret to long-term success. As the first voice new patients hear and the last smile they see after their visit, your front office team plays a critical role in creating valuable, lifelong patient relationships.  ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/training-your-team-lifelong-patients) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Webinars/Roger%20Levin%20-%20Creating%20PowerScripts%E2%84%A2%20%20for%20New%20Patient%20Calls/Creating%20PowerScripts%20for%20New%20Patient%20Calls%20with%20Dr.%20Roger%20Levin-thumb.jpeg) [Webinar](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/webinar) ### [Creating PowerScripts for New Patient Calls with Dr. Roger Levin, Featuring Angela Pickett](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/creating-powerscripts) Jun 16, 2022 6:24:17 PM ## What should you say to win over new patients … even before their first visit? Renowned practice management consultant Dr. Roger Levin and Levin Group Vice President, Angela Pickett, use role-playing, straightforward advice, and their unique expertise to help you create a phone script that builds greater loyalty, production, and positivity, starting at “hello.” You’ll discover: ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/creating-powerscripts) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(41).png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [Facebook Ads for Dentists](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/facebook-ads-for-dentists) May 17, 2022 11:50:31 AM ### Why is Facebook advertising so important for dentists? Facebook advertising is one of the most effective ways to connect with new dental patients online. The leading social media network boasts over 2 billion active users, with users spending over 50 minutes a day and several hours per week on their platform.    Below we’ve outlined some of the reasons we think Facebook ads are one of the best tools to promote your dental practice. If you can successfully implement Facebook ads in your marketing strategy, you’ll be able to significantly grow your dental practice in a predictable, measurable fashion.  ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/facebook-ads-for-dentists) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Untitled%20(810%20%C3%97%20420%20px).png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [Pay-Per-Call Lead Generation for Dentists](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/pay-per-call-lead-generation) Apr 22, 2022 12:44:20 PM #### Pay-per-call lead generation can be a perfect choice for dental practices looking to connect with new patients. ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/pay-per-call-lead-generation) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Turn%20First%20Time%20Visits%20INTO%20Lifetime%20Patients.png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [Turn First Time Visits Into Lifetime Patients](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/turn-first-time-visits-into-lifetime-patients) Mar 16, 2022 12:15:00 PM Click on the image below to read the PDF. ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/turn-first-time-visits-into-lifetime-patients) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/What%20Dental%20Patients%20Want.png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [What Dental Patients Want](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/dental-patients-wants) Feb 15, 2022 2:06:49 PM #### Dentists are obsessed with trying to understand what motivates consumers to select and become long-term patients of a dental practice. The goal is to “crack the code” that enables them to take their patient acquisition and retention rates to the next level. We wanted to learn what factors actually have the greatest influence on a dental patient’s decision-making process. To find the answers, Futuredontics® conducted a major national survey of consumer attitudes towards dentists and dentistry. This report is designed to answer many of the most important questions facing dentists today, including:  ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/dental-patients-wants) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(20).png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [How to Respond to Negative and Positive Patient Reviews (With Examples)](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/respond-negative-patient-reviews-example) Jan 19, 2022 12:52:55 PM #### More consumers are reading online reviews than ever before. And dentists are no exception. 98% of people at least ‘occasionally’ read online reviews for local businesses, and 84% of people say reviews play an important part in their decisions about healthcare.1 While star ratings and the content of reviews  certainly impact consumer decision, 89% of consumers are 'highly' or 'fairly' likely to use a business that responds to all of its online reviews - so it's important to take the time to respond.2 ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/respond-negative-patient-reviews-example) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Graphic%20Design.png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [Welcoming New Members](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/new-members) Dec 15, 2021 12:33:48 PM 10 Things EVERY New Member Should Know ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/new-members) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1573204975.png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [New Patients Nearly Double Profit Margins](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/dental-marketing-start-getting-better-online-reviews-0) Nov 16, 2021 11:12:19 AM All in all, new patients are VERY valuable to your Dental Practice. ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/dental-marketing-start-getting-better-online-reviews-0) ![](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(3)-1.png) [Business of Dentistry,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/business-of-dentistry) [New Patients,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/new-patients) [Patient Experience,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/patient-experience) [Futuredontics News and Updates,](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/futuredontics-news-and-updates) [Key Resources](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/tag/key-resources) ### [How To Answer Money Questions](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/patients-asking-about-fees) Oct 18, 2021 11:08:22 AM Making dentistry solely about pricing is never a good idea. Yet, for most patients, cost is a concern. ![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png?width=45&name=FUTUREDONTICS-FAVICON-32X32-2.png) [Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/author/futuredontics) [Read More](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/patients-asking-about-fees) [1](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog) [2](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/blog/page/3) #### Services for your dental practice - [Pay-Per-Call Patient Leads](https://www.futuredontics.com/products/pay-per-lead) - [Digital Marketing](https://www.futuredontics.com/products/digital-marketing) - [Patient Communications](https://marketing.futuredontics.com/products/patientactivator) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Futuredontics) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/futuredontics) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/futuredontics) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/futuredontics/?hl=en) #### Connect with us - [Pricing](https://marketing.futuredontics.com/pricing) - [Contact Us](https://www.futuredontics.com/contact-us) [![Futuredontics](https://insights.join1800dentist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Futuredontics%20Logos/footer%20logo.png?width=263&height=38&name=footer%20logo.png "Futuredontics")](https://www.futuredontics.com/)