Here’s a fact you already know: The internet is constantly changing. That’s why it’s important to stay connected to the latest trends. You may have a sleek website and a recently updated Facebook business page, and that’s fantastic! You’re smart to grab such low-hanging fruit. But the savvy marketer knows to seek out the latest venues where you can grab attention and strengthen valuable connections. Put Instagram at the top of your list of social media platforms to check out. Why? Because Instagram is visual and we are visual creatures: 65% of us are visual learners and 40% of people respond b ..read more

  Telehealth has skyrocketed since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Virtual care use is 38 times higher than before, making telehealth an accepted delivery system for medical consultations that don’t require hands-on exams. Furthermore, this internet-based delivery of patient care is predicted to become even more mainstream in the future. “Some estimates predict that 70.6 million Americans will use remote patient monitoring tools by 2025. Virtual Dental Consultations Are Easier than You Think! Virtual dental consults are a natural extension of the telehealth movement.  For dentists ..read more

There is a sentiment that we commonly hear when we speak with offices located in smaller towns or rural areas: “Virtual consultations do not work here.  We’re a small town practice, and they aren’t ready for it here.”  After discussing and probing the issue on a deeper level, what we often find is that the patients are indeed ready for it, but the offices are not. The problem seems to be that staff members misunderstand what it means to do a virtual consultation.  Some practices have expressed concern that “virtual” equates with “not-personal” or “not-family friendly.” We also ..read more

Hello. My name is Brooke, and I am a millennial buyer. I am obsessed with customer experiences and speak to on average about 3-6 oral healthcare providers a day. Many of the dentists, orthodontists and dental specialists I have communicated with over the last few years have told me the same thing: they intend to focus on millennial families as their new ideal patient demographic. That’s a smart strategy, as millennials have taken over the US economy, becoming the primary purchasers of most goods and services. But what do practitioners actually know about these millennial families that they’re ..read more

While many dental providers jumped on the teledentistry bandwagon during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic and ensuing quarantine, few anticipated the global shift it would create in favor of ongoing virtual care options. As Millennials continue to dominate the market share – to be followed by technologically-savvy Gen Z – it’s important for dentists to recognize the growing preference for remote care. If you’re still on the fence about telemedicine, check out 15 statistics that suggest virtual care options are here to stay AND necessary to compete in 2023 and beyond. 37% of Americans over 18 used ..read more

It’s hard to overstate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing quarantine.  They turned life upside down for nearly every American. The event left few industries unscathed during this unprecedented historical period. Here at SmileSnap, it was a unique moment for our company as well. The simultaneous closure of orthodontic and dental offices nationwide left many doctors facing new and unexpected challenges, such as: ·        How to care for patients with social distancing restrictions in place. ·        How to attract and convert new lead ..read more

  1. Place Your Virtual Consult Button For All To See In order to book more virtual consultations it’s vital you place a button and/or a widget on your website that showcases this offering. Be sure this button can be easily seen by website visitors on any single page and is user-friendly across all screen sizes – desktop, tablet and/or mobile devices. For added personalization, match the colors and photos used in your virtual consult button to match your overall website look and feel. Consistency builds trust and trust is what helps convert website visitors into booked appointments ..read more

We get it. Dental teams have a lot on their plates every single day. While being booked is a blessing, it can cause chaos if managed poorly. Virtual consultations help both doctors and patients give and access quality healthcare when appointments are booked solid. Additionally, virtual consultations free up valuable chair time so that dentists can directly work with more patients. Continue reading for six ways that SmileSnap virtual consultations can support dentists and patients when there are fewer in-person appointments available: 1.     Get Patients Started Instantly Time and spa ..read more

As of 2021, 42 states allow direct access, allowing dental hygienists to practice oral health without a dentist being present. When dentists take advantage of direct access in their practices, they free themselves up to provide teledentistry services to patients who prefer online dental consults. The combination of direct access and teledentistry can make your dental practice more efficient and more profitable. What is direct access? With direct access, patients can choose to be treated by a dental hygienist or dental professional without needing the supervision or prescription of a dentist. E ..read more