Prevention Return Agreement Dental Practices Should Secure
james2026-05-14T00:00:00-04:00Why ask for an upfront prevention-return agreement during the case presentation? Because long-term patient retention depends on prevention visits continuing after the major treatment is complete, and asking for the commitment during the case presentation sets the foundation for that relationship. Major dental treatment involves substantial investment in the patient's oral health. Without ongoing prevention care, the work can deteriorate prematurely, undermining both the patient's outcome and the practice's reputation. Practices that wait until after treatment to ask about prevention often find patients drift away once the immediate goal is achieved. Asking for the prevention-return commitment at the case presentation creates [...]