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The Art of Hospitality in the Dental Practice | Practice Management | Team Management | Practice Culture

39: Why Dentists Lose Patients Before They Walk In – The $100K Phone Call Mistake

30 December 2025 · 13:28 · Episode 39

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As dentists, we are trained to be masters of our craft. But what if the greatest threat to our practice’s growth isn’t clinical, but clerical? I’ve spent years analyzing why some practices thrive while others struggle to keep their chairs full, and I’ve discovered a shocking truth: there is a single, overlooked moment in the patient journey that is quietly costing practices over $100,000 in lost revenue each year.…

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