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.
