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Jun 2024
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2006: Achieving Top-Notch Customer Servi...

Mark Costes
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On today’s episode, we have this two-part episode from the Dental Success Network's Lady Leaders series, titled “Achieving Top-Notch Customer Service,” Ashlee Hirschfeld and Summer Kassmel dive deep into the strategies for achieving top-notch customer service within dental practices, focusing on innovative hiring and training methods. Ashlee and Summer share their experiences in employing individuals without prior dental experience and leveraging unique advertisements and recruitment strategies to build a robust team.

The conversation emphasizes the crucial role of a universal trainer in creating a solid foundation of dental practice knowledge for all team members, regardless of their specific roles. This approach ensures consistency and quality in patient care, enhancing the overall patient experience.

Additionally, Summer and Ashlee address the particular challenges of onboarding scheduling coordinators without dental experience. They highlight the importance of comprehensive training plans and the necessity of setting clear expectations to achieve both efficiency and productivity. This episode is a must-listen for dental professionals seeking to elevate their customer service and team management strategies.

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