Missed calls in Dental Practices: They are costing thousands to your Dental Practice 

Missed Calls in Dental Practices are a problem you might face in your business that could cause you to lose money. 32% of phone calls to dental offices go unanswered during business hours. That means nearly one in three patients trying to reach your practice is met with voicemail or, worse, a missed opportunity. 

With patient acquisition costs rising and competition growing, missing calls isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a drain for your dental office's revenue. But there is a way we can help you. We offer Virtual Assistants for Dentists at the best price range.

In this article, we talk about the economic problems that can cause you to lose calls in your office and how we can help you.

The real cost of missed calls

Before a consultation, a patient will contact you for several reasons. Some are booking a consultation, confirming their insurance at your business, or reviewing dental treatment options. 

But, if they don't hear back from you, or if they don't get a call back, you'll simply lose these customers to your competitors.

Some of the most obvious problems you will encounter because of missed calls in dental practices are:

• Patient Lifetime Value – The lifetime value (LTV) of a dental patient varies based on services and patient retention. For general practitioners, the LTV can be around $10,000. Practices offering specialized services may see higher values.(meetdandy.com).
• Financial Impact of Missed Calls – Missing new patient calls can lead to substantial revenue losses. For example, if a practice misses 120 new patient calls in a year, with each patient having an LTV of $8,000, the potential revenue loss is $960,000. Over 30 years, this could amount to over $21 million in lost revenue.(goldenproportions.com).

How Virtual Assistants can help

No more missed calls in dental practices. Attack the root of the problem! Stop losing money. How can you do it? With Virtual Assistants for Dentists. A Reach Virtual Assistant ensures that every call is answered. 

No delay; no lost revenue from missed calls! Appointments are booked, and patients get the support they need—without increasing your overhead. Our VAs work as an extension of your team. How do we help? By handling inbound and outbound calls. We go from appointment scheduling to follow-ups and more.

Key benefits of using Virtual Assistants

With our virtual dental assistants, we can help you with different patient retention strategies. Some of the main benefits you will receive are:

• Maximize Revenue: Ensure every potential patient is captured and scheduled.
• Reduce Administrative Burden: Free up in-office staff for higher-value tasks.
• Improve Patient Experience: Faster responses lead to higher patient satisfaction and retention.

Ready to capture every patient opportunity? Schedule a call with Reach today!