3 Fast & Inexpensive Ways To Makeover Your Dental Office

Before you even meet your patients, your practice has made a first impression and it comes right from the reception area! Think about this area and ask yourself what your waiting room currently says about you and your practice? As 2015 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your area and what you’d like to change about it. The beginning of the new year is the ideal time to make these changes!

We want to help you make the most of your space without breaking the bank, so we’ve put together a list of simple and inexpensive ways to make your dental office inviting:

1. Background music – If you haven’t considered background music in your office, now is the time to think about it. By choosing music that is mellow, instrumental, and free from lyrics, you’re helping to calm anxieties that many people feel when they come to the dentist. It’s also been shown to increase productivity among your employees, so it’s a win/win situation.
    
2. Real plants – Plants are a great idea, as they’ve been shown to generate feelings of vitality and well-being in waiting rooms. But fake plants can seem insincere, whereas real ones can send a message to your patients that you and your staff care. Choose plants that do well indoors and don’t need too much upkeep to look beautiful and you’ll be well on your way to impressing your patients without too much effort on your part!
    
3. Add amenities for your patients – Small touches can be a big difference to your patients. Consider adding patient-friendly amenities, such as tissues, hand sanitizers, a coat rack, and a drink station. Provide a wide array of magazines and reading materials and keep them up-to-date!  

For more tips on how to help your reception area and your front office staff make a great first impression, please contact CTC National!