Why the Traditional Method of Running an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice is no Longer Effective and Competitive When it Comes to Dental Implant Services

Operational Excellence is the Key to Success in Today’s Implant Dentistry:

It is important to note that the biggest overhead in implant dentistry is the clinician’s chair-side time; the surgeons have to increase their efficiency by knowing how to provide the highest quality of care in minimum number of sessions. In other words, they should be able to perform the maximum number of procedures in the minimum number of visits.

The minimum number of visits is not only beneficial for the patients but also will increase their treatment acceptance level.

• For successful Baby Boomers time is money, especially for those who can pay for implant treatments such as full arch cases.
• The total cost of ownership is one of the most important factors in decision-making process for big implant treatments. Successful patients do not look at treatment costs as one item. They always factor in the total cost of the time they have to spend at the practice as well.
  • Paying higher fees for an immediate implant treatment at the end will be more cost effective for them compared to a two stage treatment protocol which can take 6 months or more to finish.
  • Patients prefer to go to a full-service implant center instead of commuting back and forth between different offices

  

  Fig 5 – Benefits of Operational Excellence

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