Benefit to the patient:

  1. The patient is retained in the familiar practice setting
  2. The patient often can see the specialist for immediate consultation
  3. 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
  4. Creates a profit center for the practice
  5. Combined procedures can be accomplished during same visit
  6. The general dentist can consult with specialist in person.

Benefit to practice:

  1. Practice builder
  2. Patients stay within the practice
  3. Builds patient confidence in the practice
  4. Creates profit center for the practice
  5. Source of referrals during the same visit
  6. Expands treatment modalities of the practice with the specialist in person.