Episode 226 | Dental Unfiltered | 3 Letters to Increase Revenue

Patient financing is often treated like a last resort, but it may be one of the most powerful tools a dental practice has to help patients move forward with needed treatment while improving practice growth.Matt Brown, Dr. Andrew Vallo, and Chase from HFD discuss how financing can increase treatment acceptance, improve patient access, and create a more stable financial future for dental practices. They explore why practices should offer financing proactively, rather than waiting until a patient says they cannot afford care.You’ll hear how financing can:Help patients access comprehensive treatmentIncrease average patient valueImprove treatment acceptance and collectionsGive patients more manageable monthly payment optionsSupport patients across different credit profilesReplace outdated assumptions about who should or should not applyBecome a measurable practice KPI through credit applicationsThe conversation also covers the importance of role-playing financing conversations with treatment coordinators, presenting specific approval amounts and monthly payments, and making financing part of a consistent patient experience, not an awkward final option.If you’re a dentist, treatment coordinator, or practice leader looking for practical ways to remove financial barriers and grow your practice, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why patient financing can be a win for both the patient and the practice.