Most calls we receive in a Dental Practice are fairly straight forward.
We make a connection with the caller, ask questions to find out more and the schedule and confirm an appointment to get everything started.
But occasionally there are those calls that are quite intricate, highly emotional and complicated.
Always keep this in mind, when answering calls in a dental practice, the caller is not ringing you to order a pizza, or to make an appointment to have their hair or nails done or even to have a nice relaxing massage. They are calling because they have a dental problem or concern that that needs fixing!
This in itself is concerning for many callers and can have a big affect on what they say and how they feel on the call.
When you receive calls, you have to understand that the caller can be highly emotional, upset and anxious.
One of the best ways to break the ice on a call where the caller is upset and emotional is to first ask for the caller’s name. When you know the caller’s name start to use it in the conversation. The call is a conversation between two people so start using the caller’s name. It immediately helps you connect and gets the attention of the caller.
The next step in helping a caller who is upset and concerned, is to start asking questions to find out more. When you start asking questions you give the caller the opportunity to tell the story, give you the details of what is happening and often how it is making them feel.
At this point, you listen and don’t interrupt unless you feel another question will help the conversation and show you are listening. During the call you can also respond briefly so the caller knows you are still there listening and you care.
Listening and asking questions is caring.
Avoid entering a transactional call with a person who is highly emotional. Now is the time to show empathy and understanding of the caller’s situation and make the caller feel normal and ok.
This is the duty of care you have with every person that calls your dental practice.
Reassure all callers that there is a solution ready for them.
Yes, it is a big responsibility on these very first phone calls and these are the calls that your patients will remember you for.
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