The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory 135: Case Acceptance: Simple Fixes That Work Immediately
Feb 18, 2026
Practical tips for getting more dental treatments scheduled starting tomorrow. How to book the right patient correctly and avoid overwhelming them with too many options. Using hygiene visuals and preheating conversations to make care clearer. Strategies for creating timely urgency and when to pause for records or bring an advocate. Simple communication tweaks that change yes into a scheduled appointment.
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Schedule Patients According To Need
- Schedule new patients based on their story not a default slot so you see the right patients in the right setting.
- If they report regular care, book hygiene; if long-absent, anxious, or broken teeth, book a doctor second-chair exam.
Give Two Clear Treatment Choices
- Stop offering patients four-plus options; present one optimal solution and one compromise.
- Say: this is the best fix; if it's not possible, here's a transitional option that will need revisiting later.
Tailor Presentation To Patient Preference
- If a patient only wants one area addressed, ask and present only that quadrant rather than overwhelming them with full comprehensive planning.
- Still document a comprehensive plan, but present focused options per patient preference.