What a dental treatment plan coordinator does
A dental treatment plan coordinator presents and explains treatment plans to patients with the warmth and clarity that drives case acceptance. They review the proposed treatment, walk through the breakdown of insurance coverage vs out-of-pocket, present financing options, schedule the next phase of care, and follow up on plans the patient hasn't yet accepted.
For a dental practice, treatment plan acceptance is the single biggest driver of monthly production.
A dental treatment plan coordinator is a dedicated remote staff member who turns presented treatment into accepted, scheduled, and produced treatment — directly lifting monthly production and net per-patient revenue.
Why Dental practices choose Staffing For Doctors
- Dedicated, full-time treatment plan coordinator — not a shared pool
- Dental-specific training on the EHRs and payers you use
- HIPAA compliant with signed BAA and secure devices
- Onboarded in 48 hours, with a dedicated Customer Success Manager
- Starts at $14/hour — no setup fees, no benefits overhead
Other dental roles we staff
Build a complete remote team for your dental practice.
Dental Virtual Assistant
A dental virtual assistant is a dedicated remote staff member who runs the daily admin workload of a general or specialty dental practice — scheduling hygiene, restorative, and specialty visits inside Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or Curve Dental. They handle inbound calls, route portal and SMS messages, manage the cancellation waitlist, and coordinate specialty referrals to oral surgery, endo, perio, ortho, and pediatric dentistry.
Learn moreRecall Specialist
A dental recall specialist runs proactive outreach to bring every patient back for their 6-month hygiene visit on time — calls, texts, and emails to overdue patients, with documented attempts in the practice management software. They reactivate dormant patients who haven't been seen in 12+ months with offers, soft re-introductions, and updated insurance verification.
Learn moreInsurance Verification Specialist (Dental)
A dental insurance verification specialist runs eligibility and benefits 48–72 hours before every visit with Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, United Concordia, Humana, and DHMO carriers. They confirm annual maximums, deductibles, coinsurance percentages by procedure category, frequencies (cleanings, X-rays, exams), missing tooth clauses, and waiting periods, and they document the breakdown directly in Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, or Curve.
Learn morePatient Financing Coordinator
A dental patient financing coordinator presents and processes patient financing options — CareCredit, LendingClub Patient Solutions, Sunbit, Cherry, in-house payment plans, and HSA/FSA payments. They walk patients through approval, complete applications during the visit or by phone, and coordinate the financing decision with the treatment plan to remove cost as a barrier to care.
Learn moreSame-Day Fill / Schedule Optimization Coordinator
A dental same-day fill coordinator works the schedule in real time — when a hygienist or doctor cancellation hits, they immediately work the short-notice list, call patients with the next-available appointment, and fill the open slot before it goes empty. They also pre-book hygiene out 6–12 months, manage the unscheduled treatment list, and run morning-of confirmations to prevent no-shows.
Learn moreSpecialty Referral Coordinator
A dental specialty referral coordinator manages outbound referrals to oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. They coordinate the patient handoff, send X-rays and treatment notes to the receiving specialist, schedule the patient when possible, and chase the consult report back into the patient chart for the GP to review.
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