Wasted Time, Open Time, and Maximizing Your Schedule

Episode Title: Wasted Time, Open Time, and
Maximizing Your Schedule


Episode Description:
Welcome to another exciting episode of Dental Drill Bits! This
week, Sandy Pardue is joined by a very special guest—Dana Pardue
Salisbury, the original co-host and HR business professional.
Together, they kick off the new season with a deep dive into one
of the most critical topics for dental practices: managing open
time in your schedule.


Discover actionable tips to identify, track, and eliminate wasted
time in your practice. Whether you're dealing with broken
appointments, patient no-shows, or underutilized slots, this
episode equips you with practical strategies to improve
productivity, enhance patient care, and boost your bottom line.


Plus, hear Dana’s unique perspective on the patient experience
and why over-communicating about appointment changes can
backfire. Stay tuned until the end for a game-changing resource
that could revolutionize how you handle in-house membership
plans!


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:


Dana Salisbury's journey back to Dental Drill Bits and her
insights on training and development for dental practices.

The real cost of open time and why tracking it is crucial.

How to calculate daily, hourly, and per-unit production
goals.

Strategies to reduce cancellations, no-shows, and last-minute
reschedules.

The importance of maintaining a reliable call list and
leveraging patient interactions.

Patient perspective: Why excessive appointment changes can
harm patient satisfaction.

The role of team meetings in addressing missed opportunities.

An introduction to Plan Forward—a custom dental membership
platform offering tools for automated billing, patient
communication, and more.



Sponsors:


Don’t just look ahead. Plan
Forward. Discover the dental membership plan
partner that empowers your entire office. Created by a
team in your shoes. Find out more here, and be sure to
mention Dental Drill Bits for a special
offer! https://www.planforward.io/


Take Action Today:
Start tracking your open time and production goals now! Print out
your schedules, analyze past weeks, and involve your team in
finding solutions. Remember, every day is an opportunity to
optimize your schedule and serve your patients better.


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