Emphasize benefits during presentations for elective treatment and larger cases. Clinical details by themselves don’t win over patients—benefits do. Patients will always want to know how the procedure will beautify their smile or improve their quality of life. Motivating patients to say “yes” to elective treatment or larger cases is nearly always an emotional decision.

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