INTRODUCTION REFERRAL FORM STUDY CLUB LINKS Referring Doctors Introduction   WELCOME Thank you for visiting our web site. It's our goal to create a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with you, our referring doctors. To help facilitate the referral relationship, we have installed a convenient referral form that can be filled out and sent along with any digital x-rays. In addition, there is a study club, published articles, and helpful resource links. It's a TEAM Effort Every successful team needs good direction and leadership. Your role as the Leader of your patient's Dental Team is emphasized from the first appointment. This is particularly important when considering implant therapy. Patients are always encouraged to return to you for restorative care when it is required during periodontal therapy. At the completion of the active phase of treatment, your patients will be immediately referred for completion of their restorative work. It may be most beneficial to provide recall and maintenance services on an alternating basis. We will work together with your front office to schedule recalls in a timely manner. You Will ALWAYS Be Kept Informed About Your Patients Many practitioners are often apprehensive of "losing" their patients to the periodontist for treatment, only to have them "reappear" unexpectedly for further restorative care. You will always be informed of your patient's progress, beginning with a letter outlining the results of the initial examination and the proposed treatment plan. We are delighted to consult with you on any aspect of the treatment plan, particularly the restoration of periodontally compromised teeth and dental implants. In fact, we would expect nothing less than to work in concert with you and your staff in order to realize your treatment goals. Implant Support One of the most exciting aspects of our profession today is the field of implant dentistry. As satisfying as implant-supported restorations can be for our patients, they can also be daunting for those with limited experience in placing and restoring implants. We work closely with our referring dentists and our local implant company representatives to provide comprehensive restorative support. We are aware that restoring your first few implants can be a challenging task. We can make it easier by: • Working closely with you during the treatment planning stage. • Arranging for an experienced, knowledgeable company representative to be chairside to help guide you through the necessary steps. Tell Your Patients About Us Our goal is to have every patient leave our office satisfied and happy because you referred them to us. We try and achieve this through communication and patient education. We will inform patients of their condition and all of the treatment options available in order to empower them with the ability to take an active role in the control of their disease. We welcome new patients and would like to see those people that you think would benefit by seeing us. We understand that your reputation is at stake with every referral. We value and promote the tremendous benefits a good practitioner/periodontist relationship can foster.