Answering the telephone is an important first contact with the dental office.  The voice tone, inflection and other non-verbal aspects of the person answering all have a profound impact on how the caller perceives the dental office.  Suggestions are presented which are designed to avoid communication problems and to project a positive professional image to a caller.  Audio clips are included to demonstrate variations in telephone technique to assist the reader in the development of a telephone answering protocol that reflects a desirable image for the office staff and for the dental practice.

Citation:  Jensen ME.  Enhancing Telephone Communications in the Dental Office. J Contemp Dent Pract 1999 Oct;(1)1: 036-041.