Benefit to the patient:
- The patient is retained in the familiar practice setting
- The patient often can see the specialist for immediate consultation
- The appointment for the consult can be made at the time of the request for the consultation rather than depending on the patient to call the specialty office
- Creates a profit center for the practice
- Combined procedures can be accomplished during same visit
- The general dentist can consult with specialist in person.
Benefit to practice:
- Practice builder
- Patients stay within the practice
- Builds patient confidence in the practice
- Creates profit center for the practice
- Source of referrals during the same visit
- Expands treatment modalities of the practice with the specialist in person.
