Dr. Christina Blatchford examines how true efficiency in dental practices stems from intentional time management and systematic workflows. She shares practical tips for streamlining procedures, including optimal anesthetic timing and decisive preparation techniques. Using a case study from an Alabama practice, she demonstrates how proper checklist implementation can save up to 45 hours annually in wait time, emphasizing that efficiency creates space for both profitability and work-life balance.

Dr. Christina Blatchford outlines a systematic approach to transitioning dental practices away from insurance dependency while maintaining profitability. She explains the importance of analyzing insurance participation's impact on collections, comparing fee structures, and strategically communicating changes to patients. Through a real-world example, she demonstrates how practices can maintain or increase collections while reducing insurance write-offs, showing that a lighter schedule can actually lead to higher profitability when practices charge their full fees.

In this episode, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses strategies for transforming dental team members into ownership-minded professionals. She emphasizes the importance of transparency with practice numbers, particularly focusing on the top 10 procedures, and introduces the BAM (bare and minimum) bonus system. The episode outlines how implementing a structured bonus program motivates team members to actively participate in practice growth, leading to increased engagement and better patient care.

In this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses the importance of prioritizing life-work balance by designing dental practices around personal life goals. She introduces the "retire as you go" principle, noting that many of their doctors take between 6-12 weeks of vacation annually while maintaining strong financial performance. Dr. Blatchford explains the distinction between the time-effort economy and the results economy, emphasizing that dental practices operate in the latter, where maximizing efficiency is key. She provides a practical approach to achieving balance by calculating annual work cycles around desired time off, suggesting that doctors divide their working days into 12 equal cycles after accounting for vacation and continuing education time. The episode emphasizes that substantial time off is achievable through strategic practice management focused on results rather than hours worked.

In this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses the importance of block booking in dental practices. She explains that effective block booking helps practices reach their daily goals while creating an enjoyable and efficient environment for both staff and patients. The strategy involves scheduling 80% of production in the morning and 20% in the afternoon, with larger cases prioritized for morning slots. Dr. Blatchford advises giving patients two scheduling options and recommends flexibility only in exceptional circumstances. She emphasizes the importance of creating an ideal daily schedule template, strategically placing hygiene appointments opposite doctor blocks, and avoiding panic scheduling that fills spots without considering production goals. The episode concludes with a success story of a doctor who turned a 3,000-dollar scheduled day into a 20,000-dollar day through same-day dentistry, highlighting the effectiveness of proper block booking when combined with coaching.

In this episode of Solutions for Exceptional Dentists, CEO Dr. Christina Blatchford discusses how to build and maintain a motivated dental practice team through effective bonus systems. She emphasizes the importance of setting specific team goals and visualizing long-term bonus potential, suggesting that team members create a bonus board with images representing their annual bonus goals. Dr. Blatchford illustrates the impact of this approach with a success story of a client who implemented the bonus system alongside solid operational systems, enabling her practice to maintain performance during a four-month maternity leave and subsequently achieve a $170,000 increase in revenue. The episode highlights how combining meaningful financial incentives with clear systems can transform team performance and retention, encouraging staff to consistently perform at their highest level rather than settling for average performance or seeking opportunities elsewhere.