The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists 61. You're Booked Out HOW FAR?!
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Oct 29, 2020 A take on why being booked out became a status symbol and when it actually hurts practice growth. A look at ideal schedules that keep daily flow but stay accessible to new and urgent patients. Practical fixes like condensing templates, boosting clinical speed, raising fees, and blocking time for emergencies. The payoff: less stress, more productivity, and better work-life balance.
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Booked-Out Schedules Aren't Proof Of Success
- Being booked out far is a poor proxy for practice success and can mask inefficiencies.
- Long waitlists often mean lost revenue and missed opportunities for same-day care.
Steve’s Schedule: Full Tomorrow, Flexible Next Week
- Steven describes his ideal load: full tomorrow, light openings later to allow same-day care.
- He uses confirmations to free spots and routinely gets new patients because he can schedule quickly.
Keep Openings To Capture New Patients
- Prioritize keeping appointment availability to capture new patients who will go elsewhere if you delay.
- More new patients means you need more flexibility, so avoid long booked-out windows.