Six Reasons Why Summer is the Biggest Opportunity to Implement a Virtual Care Model

Six Reasons Why Summer is the Biggest Opportunity to Implement a Virtual Care Model

Starting with a virtual monitoring tool like Grin now, rather than delaying, can offer significant short- and long-term benefits. Here's why early adoption puts your practice in a stronger position:

1. Maximize the Summer “Bonding Season”

• Summer is peak time for new patient starts. Implementing virtual monitoring right now vs. waiting until fall allows you to set everyone up with their virtual monitoring app at their bonding appointment, when they are the most engaged and tuned in.
• This will enable you to efficiently manage higher volume over the next 6-9 weeks without overloading your team.
• You'll be ready to offer families a modern, flexible experience with shifting summer schedules or travel plans.

2. Get Ahead of the Back-to-School Rush

• Training your team and onboarding patients now gives you a smoother workflow when school starts and patients’ availability drops.
• Practices that wait until fall often miss the efficiency and growth gains from the summer patient influx.
• Your schedule will lean out and give your team valuable time back in their day.

3. Build Momentum for End-of-Year Goals

• The sooner you adopt, the more time you have to refine your workflows, increase compliance, and drive patient satisfaction, all of which support stronger referral performance and practice KPIs heading into Q4.

4. Leverage Immediate ROI

• Virtual tools like Grin free up chair time, reduce in-office visits, and streamline treatment check-ins, meaning you’ll save time and resources immediately.
  

5. Train and Empower Your Team During Peak Season

• Summer is go-time for most orthodontic practices. High patient volume and increased demand make it the perfect moment to train your team in real time. Introducing new tools now ensures your staff can learn by doing, gain confidence, and create habits that will stick before the fall rush brings even more complexity.

6. Stay Competitive and Show Innovation

• Starting now signals to patients (and potential referrals) that your practice is modern, tech-forward, and committed to convenience and care.