 Orthodontist William W. Fay, DDS, has 
owned and operated an independent 
practice for more than 20 years. Today, Dr. 
Fay has offices in South San Francisco and 
American Canyon, California. William Fay, 
DDS, continues to emphasize customer 
service and nurture a loyal customer base 
that generates regular referrals. 
Customer service in the dental office needs 
to encompass more than a cheerful 
demeanor and a friendly attitude toward 
patients.
 To truly make an impression, a dental office 
must create an all-encompassing patient 
experience that begins with the first point of 
contact. Before a patient even visits the dental 
office, the staff should learn about the patient's 
needs and mail resources, such as directions 
and new patient forms. This emphasis on 
building a relationship can help a practice to 
stand out. 
When patients visit the office, they should see 
up-to-date communications systems and find a 
staff that is genuinely interested in their needs.
 A dentist or orthodontist should embody this 
philosophy by communicating in-depth 
with each patient and ensuring that the 
patient understands the course of 
treatment. This involves learning about 
patients on a personal level and 
developing a sense of what patients need, 
and, in turn, meeting those needs. An 
attentive dentist welcomes questions and 
provides as much information as possible so 
that the patient feels like a priority in the 
office.

Philosophy of Customer Service

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     Orthodontist WilliamW. Fay, DDS, has owned and operated an independent practice for more than 20 years. Today, Dr. Fay has offices in South San Francisco and American Canyon, California. William Fay, DDS, continues to emphasize customer service and nurture a loyal customer base that generates regular referrals. Customer service in the dental office needs to encompass more than a cheerful demeanor and a friendly attitude toward patients.
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     To trulymake an impression, a dental office must create an all-encompassing patient experience that begins with the first point of contact. Before a patient even visits the dental office, the staff should learn about the patient's needs and mail resources, such as directions and new patient forms. This emphasis on building a relationship can help a practice to stand out. When patients visit the office, they should see up-to-date communications systems and find a staff that is genuinely interested in their needs.
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     A dentistor orthodontist should embody this philosophy by communicating in-depth with each patient and ensuring that the patient understands the course of treatment. This involves learning about patients on a personal level and developing a sense of what patients need, and, in turn, meeting those needs. An attentive dentist welcomes questions and provides as much information as possible so that the patient feels like a priority in the office.