How can you take control over your schedule and make sure it's not running YOU? This episode peels back the layers to reveal the make-or-break role a scheduler plays in any thriving dental practice. Sandy passionately articulates how setting precise production goals and having a clear understanding of individual procedure timings can make all the difference. Michael and Sandy navigate the conversation to highlight the immense value of seamless team communication and overall organization in keeping a well-maintained, high-functioning schedule. Their shared experiences unfold in a treasure trove of tips and tricks to evade common scheduling pitfalls – inaccurate procedure timings or the blow of missed appointments. By the time this episode ends, you will find yourself contemplating your existing scheduling processes and getting excited about the prospect of changes that could revolutionize your dental practice.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The ins and outs of effective scheduling in a dental practice
• The role of setting production goals and understanding procedure timings
• Strategies to avoid common scheduling inefficiencies
• The importance of good communication and organization in maintaining a streamlined schedule
• Ways to empower your team to take on proactive measures like patient follow-ups and pre-scheduling
• The potential impact of having a designated schedulers in your practice

Don't let your practice run out of time! Tune in to this episode to learn how to take control of your schedule and rise to new levels of productivity and patient satisfaction.

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Community/Groups:

• Dental Gumbo Group

Events:

• Front Desk Pro Seminar April 19th, 2024

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• Starbucks
• Tony Chachere's Seasoning

Public Figures:

• Taylor Swift