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How to help customers manage their monthly dental payments

How to help customers manage their monthly dental payments

7/5/2019 2:02:14 PM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 81

Monthly payments to your dentist office are lifesavers for people who don't have all the money upfront. Keeping up with these payments is not easy. Missing on could result in a fee or cancellation of your appointment. You have to come up with ways to keep up with them. I know this is easier said than done because everyone is busy. I am going to tell you ways to ensure you pay on time and not disrupt your schedule. After reading this, you won't have any future problems with your dental payments.


Reminders

Set reminders for yourself, so you don't forget to make payments. It's easy to get caught up in your everyday life and let it slip your mind. Your reminder won't let this happen. Set your reminder for the day and time you have to make your payment. It helps to set your reminder with a ring or vibration so it can get your attention. Set a reminder for an hour or two ahead of time. If you miss one, you won't miss the next one. You can also leave reminders around the house and not just on your phone. Leave notes on your fridge or your dresser in your bedroom.


Direct deposit

Setting up direct deposit is easy for you and your dentist office. The money automatically comes out of your bank account and your dentist. Instead of remembering to make a payment, it is made for you. Sometimes people forget they have direct deposit set up and don't know why money is coming out of their account. To avoid this, it is still smart to have a reminder that you will be making a payment that day. Direct deposit allows you to continue your day without having to call the dentist or drive to their office to make a payment. All dentist offices don't offer direct deposit, but you should take advantage of the ones that do.


Technology

Contract management software is a system you pay to manage your info and documents. Software like this will come in handy when trying to manage payment. Instead of creating files and reminders to manage your payments, it is done for you. You do have to pay a fee for these services, but it's worth it. You don't have to worry about getting payments for other things mixed up with your dentist office payments. When you are considering ways to manage your payments, this is a great choice.


Conclusion

Making your payments on time is a serious matter. You don't have time to procrastinate on finding a way to manage your payments. While you are trying to organize your payment due dates will be approaching, and you can't miss them. Late or missed payments can result in you being terminated as a client and debt. Keeping up with your payments can be hard and confusing, but these steps make it easier. I have given you all the information you need. Follow these easy steps, keep your payments organized, and paid on time.        

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