Posts Tagged ‘new patient marketing’

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, host Benjamin Suggs shares six effective strategies for dental practices to grow without increasing marketing expenses. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing Google Business Profiles, expanding financing options for patients, answering common patient questions online, implementing online scheduling, consistently gathering Google reviews, and utilizing photos to enhance online presence. Each strategy is designed to improve patient engagement and increase practice revenue in 2026.

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, Benjamin Suggs discusses the reasons behind the agency’s decision to stop recommending mailers for dental clients. He highlights the shift towards digital marketing, the concept of mailer fatigue, and the declining effectiveness of traditional mailers. Suggs emphasizes the importance of targeting high-intent patients and evaluating the return on investment (ROI) of marketing strategies, advocating for a more data-driven approach to patient acquisition.

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, Benjamin Suggs discusses the keyword ‘affordable dentist’ and its implications for dental practices. He explores the varying definitions of affordability among patients, the reasons behind their search for affordable dental care, and who should consider targeting this keyword in their marketing strategies. Suggs emphasizes the importance of understanding patient intentions and offers actionable steps for practices to effectively utilize this keyword to attract more patients.

In this episode of the Dental Flow podcast, Benjamin Suggs discusses the phenomenon of former dental practice clients returning to his agency after leaving for various reasons. He explores the reasons behind their departure, including changes in management and unmet expectations, as well as the factors that led them to return, such as better results and more supportive agency relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding client needs, the role of office managers, and the significance of continuity in agency-client relationships.

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, Benjamin Suggs shares four critical insights for dentists planning to start their own practice. He emphasizes the importance of location, targeting new patients, training front desk staff, and creating an exceptional patient experience. Each of these elements plays a vital role in the success and growth of a dental practice, and Suggs provides practical advice based on his extensive experience in the industry.

In this episode of the Dental Flow Podcast, host Benjamin Suggs shares a straightforward yet powerful strategy for dental practices to boost new patient bookings: instructing front desk staff to always offer an appointment time on every new patient call. By doing so, practices can uncover and address real objections that prevent bookings, gather valuable data on why patients may not schedule, and identify opportunities for operational improvements. The episode highlights the importance of tracking these objections, adapting to patient needs, and making data-driven adjustments to promote practice growth and patient acquisition.