← Back to Podcasts

Episode : #399: Fixing the Schedule Mess

Podcast Description

We’ve been hearing it a LOT from Dental A-Team clients: Their schedules are a mess, including plenty of cancellations. So … Kiera and Brittany are here to talk you through solutions! Their conversation touches on the following points:

  • Block scheduling

  • Using the right verbiage

  • Being proactive

  • Using a back-office quarterback

This process may seem counterintuitive in some ways (aren’t you supposed to let the patient choose what time works for them?), but it’s a process that’s been tried and true.

Don’t believe us? Give it a try for six weeks and see where you end up.

More on Brittany:

I have spent my life in and around the dental field. Raised by a dental assistant, my training started young and my journey in dentistry continues as I strive to help teams realize their dreams!

Working in dentistry for over 15 years, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of structures from small to large and private practice to dental support organizations. I have learned how the organization and management of an office impact the lives of each team member and patient. I have studied healthcare administration while working most positions in a dental office including hygiene lead, coach, and office manager. This helps me bring an understanding of driving value and patient care to help dental teams cultivate a fulfilling work environment. 

Episode resources:

Reach out to Kiera and Brittany

Listen to Episode 364: Block Schedule Around the Prime and Fluff

Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast

Become Dental A-Team Platinum!

Review the podcast on iTunes

Recent Podcasts

Episode

#982: The Future of Dentistry and How You Can Keep Up

Kiera talks about the numerous shifts on the horizon in dentistry, what your practice can do to embrace the changes, and how Dental A-Team can help. Episode resources: Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera…

Listen Now

Episode

#981: Knowing These 5 KPIs Will Keep Your Practice Successful

Kiera is a guest on the Dentalligenstia Podcast, hosted by Nick Zagar and Remy Isdaner. She talks about the connection between success and knowing your practice’s numbers for the following: Production Overhead Collection New patients …

Listen Now

Episode

#980: How To Know If Your Practice Is Thriving (Or Just Surviving)

Tiff and Kristy give listeners examples of different practices that have different definitions of ‘thriving.’ They then provide questions each practice owner (or even team member) can ask themselves to identify what success looks like for them….

Listen Now

Episode

#979: Signs You (Or Your Practice) Are Experiencing Burnout

Have you noticed signs of apathy in your practice? Does your job feel insurmountable? Kiera talks about telltale signs of burnout, how to help people bounce back from burnout, and ways to avoid burning out in the first place. Episode resources: …

Listen Now