Red Bank, NJ – January 24, 2011 – The American Association of Dental Office Managers(AADOM), today announced that it has endorsed 1-800-DENTIST® as the group’s official New Patient Lead Source. And 1-800-DENTIST is showing its support of AADOM by becoming a Ruby Sponsor. The partnership between the country’s largest professional association for dental office managers and the nationally recognized dental marketer ensures that AADOM’s 3,000-plus members are able to benefit from the combined resources of two of dentistry’s most respected organizations.
1-800-DENTIST® is the industry leader in helping dental practices grow and manage their patient bases. It is the only company of its kind to generate new patient leads for dental practices by nationally advertising the importance of oral health on television, radio, billboards and the Internet. This year, an expected 8 million consumers will call the company’s 24/7 referral center or visit its website looking for the right dentist.
"Our endorsement grew out of the long and productive relationship we’ve shared with
1-800-DENTIST®," said AADOM president Heather Colicchio. "1-800-DENTIST®has supported AADOM’s mission and our members since our inception. They truly value dental office managers and understand the vital role the office manager plays in the success of the practices. I am very proud that 1-800-DENTIST is the Ruby Sponsor of AADOM."
"Being named AADOM’s official New Patient Lead source is an especially gratifying way for our company to begin its 25th anniversary year," said Fred Joyal, founder and spokesman for 1-800-DENTIST®. "We’re a big believer in AADOM’s mission and we work hard to develop the kind of innovative products that help make life easier for office managers. We’re proud to be a Ruby Sponsor this year."
1-800-DENTIST® recently launched two new programs to help dental practices generate more revenue. Pay-Per-Lead is a flexible plan that lets dentists find more new patients while controlling their monthly budgets. And Patient Activator® sends automated appointment reminders, confirmations and other communications that keep patients coming in regularly. Patient Activator® is a separate service that is offered free to qualifying 1-800-DENTIST® members.
About 1-800-DENTIST ®
1-800-DENTIST® is the nation’s leading dental marketing brand. Founded in Los Angeles in 1986, the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2011. 1-800-DENTIST® is contacted by millions of consumers annually in their 24/7 call center and via their websites: 1800dentist.com, dentalreferral.com and dentistry.com. By matching these consumers with qualified dentists in all 50 states, 1-800-DENTIST® also helps thousands of dental practices increase their patient bases and production.
Futuredontics, Inc., is the parent company of 1-800-DENTIST®, as well as Patient Activator®, each responsible for filling a different need in the marketing of a dental practice. For more information, please visit www.1800dentist.com or www.patientactivator.com.
About AADOM
The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is an organization of professional office managers, practice administrators, patient coordinators, insurance and financial coordinators and treatment coordinators of general and specialized dental practices. The AADOM is committed to creating and maintaining a network of dental office managers throughout the country with the goal of sharing resources and information to achieve the highest level of professional development. For more information, please visit www.dentalmanagers.com.
Contact: Sarah Swidron, 1-800-DENTIST®, 310-215-6524
