Dental Practice Heroes The 5 Biggest Time Wasters Killing Your Practice Efficiency
Dec 3, 2025
Discover how tiny inefficiencies can snowball into massive time loss and stress for dental teams. Learn to standardize operatories to eliminate the scavenger hunts that disrupt care. Uncover the dangers of duplicate admin tasks and how strict pre-collection policies can help. Improve patient flow by refining handoff processes and run quick morning huddles to align your team's focus. Packed with practical strategies, this discussion equips you with tools to enhance efficiency and profitability in your practice.
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Stock Operatories For The 90% Case
- Standardize operatories and stock items you use 90% of the time in every room to avoid delays.
- Train assistants on a 100% ready standard so the doctor never hunts for instruments.
Marked Bite Blocks Stopped Scrambles
- Paul Etchison describes running out of bite blocks and ending the scavenger hunt by marking and stocking them in each operatory.
- He used numbered bite blocks so assistants always knew where each size belonged and saved time.
Eliminate Duplicate Admin Tasks
- Stop duplicating administrative work by pre-collecting patient portions and eliminating second touches.
- Audit processes where you repeatedly explain fees, reprint plans, or reschedule to remove redundant steps.