Improper scheduling does not just make the day feel hectic. It can cut into revenue, raise stress levels, and make it harder to hit daily production targets. On the other hand, a well-run schedule helps the doctor and team move smoothly, serve patients well, and produce consistently without the chaos. Below are two core scheduling problems that quietly hold practices…
Do you have a real, workable, yearly planning process for your practice? For most, when I ask this question, the answer is… no. And look, people make New Year’s resolutions all the time – to start hitting the gym, get healthy, etc.- but that’s not what I’m referring to here. I’m talking about planning for your business. Now, again, for…
Last updated on November 3rd, 2025 at 11:16 pm Updated July 29, 2025 Are you reaching your “true potential” for personal production? Are you curious how you measure up? I’ve consulted hundreds of dentists all over the US and Canada, representing just about any situation you might think of. All of which gives me a unique perspective when determining how…
Last updated on November 17th, 2025 at 05:57 pm What’s your procedure for scheduling new patient initial exams? Do you schedule new patient initials with only the doctor? Or are they scheduled in hygiene with the doctor doing the exam at the back end of the appointment? And how long do you schedule these appointments for? An hour? An hour…
Last updated on November 17th, 2025 at 03:56 pm Imagine this: your schedule is packed solid for the next two to three weeks. If a patient called today, the earliest appointment you could offer would be 19 days from now, Wednesday at 10:40 a.m. At first glance, this might seem like a dream scenario—your production is secured, and the future…
Let’s face it: managing your schedule can feel like a never-ending battle. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows create gaps that disrupt your day, frustrate your team, and ultimately hit your bottom line. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to accept it as “just the way things are.” With a proactive approach, you can reduce cancellations, increase patient commitment, and protect…