Patient Experience
Teamwork & Culture
Clinical Excellence
Scheduling & Treatment Plans
YDC Standards
100

What is the first impression every patient should receive when they walk through our doors?

What is A warm greeting, a smile, and feeling genuinely welcomed

100

Who owns the patient experience?

What is Everyone. 

100

What is the purpose of a great handoff?

What is Creates trust, improves communication, and ensures continuity of care.

100

A productive schedule balances excellent patient care with what?


What is Efficiency and production.

100

What does every patient deserve every visit?

What is Consistency

200

If a patient has been waiting more than five minutes, what should every team member be asking themselves?

What is How can I help

200

Finish this sentence: "That's not my _____."

What is Job/Patient.

200

Why should every recommended treatment be clearly explained before the treatment plan coordinator works on the treatment plan ?

What is It builds urgency and patients understand their needs and are more likely to accept treatment. And it leaves the team on the same page. 

200

Why is it important to protect doctor/hygienist appointment times?

Keeps patients moving efficiently and prevents delays.

200

When do we offer the comfort menu to the patient during their appointment?

What is After they have been seated in the room

300

Name two ways to ease a patient's anxiety during their visit.

What is 

  • Listen to concerns
  • Explain procedures
  • Offer comfort items
  • Check in frequently
  • Use positive communication 
300

What are three qualities of a great teammate?

What is 

  • Helpful
  • Positive
  • Reliable
  • Communicative
  • Accountable
  • Flexible
300

Name two benefits of same-day treatment.

What is 

  • Better patient care
  • Greater convenience (Maximizing their visit)
  • Less chance of treatment being delayed
  • Improved schedule efficiency
  • Increased production
300

You notice a one-hour opening tomorrow. Name three ways to fill it.

What is 

  • Same-day treatment
  • Pending treatment
  • Reactivation
  • Emergency patient
  • Family scheduling
  • Short-call list
300

Who receives a New Patient gift? And when?

What is New Patients whose NOT on Discount Plan and BEFORE the Treatment Plan coordinator comes in.

400

True or False: A great patient experience is created only by the clinical team.

What is False. Every team member contributes.

400

If another department is overwhelmed and you're caught up, what should you do?

What is Offer help before being asked. 

400

True or False: If a patient says they need to "think about it," the conversation is over.

What is False. Continue educating, answer questions, explore concerns and other potential options. 

400

When should we implement planned appointments?

What is When treatment planning and scheduling procedures

400

Name our Core Values

What is Growth minded, Integrity, Compassion, Always Learning, Team Player, Customer Service, Humility and Family

500

A patient tells you they're nervous because of a previous bad dental experience. What should you do?

What is Acknowledge their concerns, listen without judgment, reassure them, communicate with the clinical team, and provide extra support throughout the visit.

500

Culture is built by what we ________, not what we ________.

What is Do consistently...say occasionally.

500

What information should always be included during a doctor-to-front desk handoff?

What is 

  • What was done today
  • Recommended treatment
  • Why the treatment was recommended
  • Saying something positive about the next team member
500

What are two of the biggest treatment planning mistakes that slows down the patient's appointment?

What is Procedures not phased and Incorrect codes for procedures

500

What is our ultimate mission?

What is Changing lives through exceptional dentistry and exceptional patient experiences.