High-Tech Tools
Dr. Spangler wanted his practice to be on the cutting edge, and relied heavily on his Patterson team to deliver the best tools.
“Spencer was always able to come to me with two or three options. He allowed me to look at the options and understand the pros and cons of each,” said Dr. Spangler. “He provided me with all of the information that I needed to make a decision that worked for me.”
Dr. Spangler didn’t even have to consider which operatory equipment he’d purchase for his new practice. His father used A-dec and he had experienced its quality firsthand. “I knew that A-dec was going to last the longest and would be the lowest maintenance option for my staff and me,” said Dr. Spangler. With Matthews, Dr. Spangler visited the A-dec facility in Oregon to select his chairs, cabinets, lights and other operatory essentials.
ARTICLE TOOLS
 PRINT
 SHARE
Patient education is an important aspect of Dr. Spangler’s practice philosophy, and he has found that intraoral images play a huge role in increasing patients’ understanding of his treatment recommendations. “With intraoral images, the patient can visualize the cavity and the size of filling. It’s worth a thousand words,” he said. “It also builds trust and increases case acceptance.” Dr. Spangler selected SOPRO intraoral cameras that integrate into his A-dec delivery system, ensuring this patient education tool is always within reach.
South Pointe Dental is completely paperless thanks to Eaglesoft practice management and clinical software. Not only does Eaglesoft make life easier for Dr. Spangler and his staff, but his patients also enjoy efficient check-in with the Fast Check-In kiosk in the reception area. Dr. Spangler also made sure to provide forms on his website for patients who’d prefer to complete forms by hand. “Most patients find that Fast Check-In is easy, straightforward, and a lot better than having to write by hand,” said Dr. Spangler.
To decrease busy work for his office manager, Dr. Spangler uses many of Eaglesoft’s eServices. “It allows her to focus on case acceptance, treatment planning, and filling the schedule,” he said.
Dr. Spangler chose the same digital imaging system he had used at his previous practice – Schick sensors and PLANMECA intraoral X-rays. For panoramic X-rays, he uses the PLANMECA ProOne Digital Pan.
|
|
| |
|
|
© 2024 Patterson Dental. All rights reserved.
