Retaining Smiles & Increasing Revenue: The Retainers for Life Journey

Welcome to the Hey Docs! Podcast with your host, Jill Allen.  Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Amy Jackson, returning to the show! In this episode we are covering outsourced retainer programs and how they are changing the orthodontic offices of the future. From decreasing chair time to increased revenue and patient satisfaction, we are covering it all.   Let’s get into it! Summary In this episode, Amy Jackson, the founder of Retainers for Life, discusses the benefits of using their program in orthodontic practices. She shares her personal experience and the pain points that led her to create Retainers for Life. Amy explains how the program can save time, improve patient retention, and generate additional revenue for practices. She emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with patients and creating a positive experience throughout the retention phase. Amy also provides insights into the implementation process and offers advice for practices considering Retainers for Life. https://www.myretainersforlife.com/ Takeaways Retainers for Life is a program that helps orthodontic practices streamline the retention process, save time, and generate additional revenue.By outsourcing retainer production and management to Retainers for Life, practices can free up chair time for more productive appointments.Retainers for Life allows practices to maintain a long-term relationship with patients even after the completion of orthodontic treatment.The program offers financial incentives for practices and team members, creating a win-win situation for everyone involved.Connect With Our Advertisers Kaleidoscope - Orthodontic Digital Marketing GreyFinch - Web Based Practice Management SoftwareSmileSuite - Customizable Presentation Software and Post-Consultation Follow-Up Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background00:59 The Birth of Retainers for Life03:24 The Benefits of Retainers for Life04:04 The Challenges of Retention in Orthodontic Practices05:21 Efficiency and Time-Saving with Retainers for Life06:30 Integration of Retainers for Life into Orthodontic Practices09:16 Building Long-Term Relationships with Patients11:26 The Alumni Concept in Orthodontic Practices12:20 Outsourcing vs. In-House Retainer Production19:08 Implementing Retainers for Life in Practice Systems21:01 Workflow and Protocols for Retainers for Life23:33 Offering Retainers for Life at the End of Treatment24:31 Cost Comparison: Outsourcing vs. In-House Retainer Production26:24 Revenue Sharing and Team Incentives29:18 Getting Started with Retainers for Life31:43 Contacting Retainers for Life34:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Are you ready to start a practice of your own? Do you need a fresh set of eyes or some advice in your existing practice? Reach out to me- www.practiceresults.com.    If you like what we are doing here on Hey Docs! and want to hear more of this awesome content, give us a 5-star Rating on your preferred listening platform and subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode.New episodes drop every Thursday!   Episode Credits:Hosted by Jill AllenProduced by Jordann KillionAudio Engineering by Johnny Mitchell