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This survey asked dentists how frequently their patients are referred back after being sent out for treatment by specialists. The clear majority said they always or almost always got their patients back.

Dentists reported that prosthodontists were the worst offenders when it comes to not referring patients back. There were also complaints about pediatric dentists and periodontists. “Periodontists only have incoming phone lines,” complained an Arizona dentist. “They never refer back.”

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There are many different avenues for dentists seeking to actively market their dental practices. The telephone book has historically been a valuable source of new patients. Given this, our poll asked dentists: As part of your dental marketing, does your practice advertise in the Yellow Pages with a display ad?

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In this poll, we asked dentists: Have you had negative experiences with dental consultants?

Well, most of them said “yes.” The majority (62%) indicate they have had problems with consultants in the past. On the other hand, 38% report being smart and/or lucky enough to avoid the bad ones.

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