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title: Key Parts of Dental Office Receptionist Training
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# Key Parts of Dental Office Receptionist Training

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 Dec 17, 2018 2:10:43 AM / by [Zuhaib](https://blog.upbook.com/author/z)

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For the customer, the **first point of contact with a dental practitioner** is the front desk. That’s why dental office receptionist training is **an absolute must** **for any successful dental practice!** Below, learn about four key areas of training that will set your front-desk team apart from the competition.

### Phone Training

Almost all of your dental office’s business is initiated through phone conversations. **Put a dental receptionist phone script in place** to make sure that each and every customer receives the same quality experience. **Funnel the caller through your script to secure an appointment**—this method of dental office receptionist training **makes for a steady stream of clients** through your front doors!

### Front-Desk Training

Of course, another part of dental office receptionist training should **cover** **the interactions your reception staff will have at the front desk.** This involves basic customer service, dealing with emergency situations, multitasking during busy hours, etc. You’ll find that **many of the same techniques from your dental receptionist phone script transfer over to in-person interactions!**

### Insurance Information

A big part of any receptionist’s job involves insurance and billing, and **your dental practice’s front-desk staff is no exception**. Include the necessary information on insurance in your dental office receptionist training package—co-pay structures, how to determine a patient’s coverage, calling insurance companies, and more might be necessary. **Insurance is something that many patients worry about, so train receptionists to keep it simple!**

### Dental Knowledge

Think about **the amount of actual dental knowledge** you want your front-desk staff to impart to your clientele, and address that in your dental office receptionist training materials. **It’s entirely up to you whether or not your reception staff discusses medical subjects** during phone calls or at the front desk.

The information in your dental office receptionist training package **is an invaluable tool.** Not only is it necessary for new hires, it can be **used for** **continuing education efforts, as a reference during role-play training,** and more. Put together a great set of materials, and your front desk—**and your dental office as a whole!**—will benefit for years to come.

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