O.B.J.E.C.T.
S.T.A.R.T.
S.M.U.T.
S.M.I.L.E.
Identifying the objection
Listening to the patient carefully and intently
Identifying a solution and delivering treatment
All scenarios
S.T.A.R.T.
O.B.J.E.C.T.
S.M.U.T.
S.M.I.L.E.
Whether or not the patient has enough money to pay for treatment
The reason the patient scheduled their appointment
The number of family members a patient has
Whether or not the patient has time to stay for treatment
The personality/behavior type of the patient
What MATTERS the MOST to a patient
The level of sensitivity a patient has
A method used by treatment coordinators to handle crying patients
S.W.O.T.
V.A.L.U.E.
M.P.F.
E.G.
To find out which tooth is bothering the patient
To discover the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each New Patient
To obtain patient referrals
To take full mouth xray films as quickly as possible to ease patient discomfort
True
False
To help ease any anxiety they might have
So the patient feels more comfortable and in control during their visit
So the office and team can gain the trust of the patient so they can provide Lifetime Care
All scenarios
So that their lips look greasy
To help protect the dental equipment
To optimize patient comfort and to show a gesture of genuine patient care
Because it's important that all dental offices have sufficient lubrication
Visible, Advantages, Lacking, Upgrade, Expand
Vision, Apply, Likely, Upward, Extend
View, Action, Lacking, Upgrade, Expand
Verbiage, Act, Lose, Unfortunate, Exceptional
When a New Patient walks in to make their first appointment
When a New Patient calls the office to make their first appointment
When a mother calls to schedule her children for their first visit with the Pedodontist
All scenarios
True
False
To learn what the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats are for the patient
To begin developing a relationship with the New Patient
To make the New Patient feel important and valued
All scenarios
True
False
Treat others how YOU want to be treated
Communicate with patients based on THEIR DISC behavior style
Treat others how THEY want to be treated
Communicate with patients based on YOUR DISC behavior style
True
False
Sit next to a patient, at or below eye level when you are talking to them
Use "patient friendly" or understandable terms
Apply Vaseline to the patients lips prior to doing the exam or beginning any treatment
All scenarios
Fun and Excitement
Direct and to the point
Prompt and Timely
Quiet and Calm
The act of somebody who is expected by others to behave responsibly or honorably
Making a personal connection with an individual after trust has been established
Trust that is built through repeated interactions through which expectations about a person's trustworthy behavior can be tested over time
Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something on a personal level
What mama always said
Rule of Thumb
Golden Rule
Platinum Rule
Interpersonal Trust
DISC Model
Emotional Gold
Motivating Purchase Factor
Be Positive and Enthusiastic
Use a lot of details
Celebrate and Use Compliments
Be as direct as possible
They are on time, and are direct
They are quiet and indifferent
They are analytical and detail oriented
They are social and people oriented
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