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Marketing and Practice Building

OMS and Other Dental Specialists

Residents

Professional Staff

PMOD06 - How to Build Your Referral Base

On-demand
CE: 1.0 CDE
On-demand<br><i>On-demand session available beginning Sept. 28.</i>

    Speaker(s)

  • William A. Simon, DMD

    General Dentist, Practice Owner, Consultant
    City Smiles/Chicago Dental Society
    Chicago, Illinois

Designed to help OMSs understand what a referral doctor values most when selecting an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, this session is presented from the perspective of a 40-year veteran of the profession. Attendees will gain insight into best practices that build trust and confidence when caring for referred patients.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
  1. Determine what GPs look for in a quality referral OMS partner.
  2. Communicate best practices for optimal patient outcomes and practice growth.
  3. Apply the latest approaches toward communication with referring doctors and referred patients.
  4. Separate from other specialists in the specialty.