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…
If you’ve recently heard that a big DSO (Dental Service Organization) opened up across town—or even next door, you’re probably wondering, “How am I supposed to compete with that?” I get it. On the surface, it looks intimidating. They’ve got the big signs, the massive marketing budgets, and they seem to be everywhere all at once. But let me stop…
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…