Guidebook: Understanding the Dental TCO Role
Understanding the Role of the Treatment Coordinator
Want more clarity around what a Dental Treatment Coordinator should actually do?
This practical guidebook has been created for Treatment Coordinators, Practice Managers and practice owners who want a clearer understanding of the TCO role and how it contributes to both the patient experience and practice performance.
It provides a practical overview of the role, key responsibilities, essential skills and attributes, general daily and weekly tasks, relevant KPIs, and self-reflection exercises to support ongoing development.
Rather than focusing only on treatment acceptance, this guide looks at the broader role of the Treatment Coordinator — including communication, patient support, organisation, follow-up, teamwork and helping patients move confidently through their treatment journey.
You’ll learn how to:
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understand the purpose and scope of the TCO role
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identify key responsibilities and role expectations
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recognise the skills and attributes of an effective TCO
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structure daily and weekly responsibilities
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use practical KPIs to monitor performance
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review patient follow-up and treatment outcomes
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reflect on strengths and areas for development
A useful resource for practices introducing a Treatment Coordinator role, developing an existing TCO, or creating greater clarity and consistency around expectations.
Who It’s For
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New and developing Treatment Coordinators
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Existing TCOs
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Practice Managers
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Practice owners
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Front desk or dental team members moving into Treatment Coordination
What’s Included
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Role overview
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Responsibilities and expectations
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Skills and attributes
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Daily and weekly task checklists
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Treatment Coordinator KPIs
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Self-reflection exercise
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Practical development guidance
Format
Digital PDF guidebook for immediate download.