How many new patient appointment slots does your practice really need to hit its monthly goals? Dr. Killeen sits down with Ryan Gross to break down the numbers behind new patient scheduling, why a one-to-one ratio doesn't work, and how cancellations, limited hygiene availability, and emergency exams all impact your ability to grow. They discuss strategies like dedicated hygiene and emergency blocks, the 24 to 48 hour scheduling rule, ghost columns, and why every practice needs to find the scheduling formula that fits its unique setup.They also explore how your schedule can become the biggest bottleneck in your new patient funnel, referencing concepts from The Goal and explaining why practices may need 30, 40, or even 50 percent more available appointment blocks than their monthly target. A preview of Ryan's session at the Fall Dental CEO Bootcamp coming up in November is discussed, where he'll share practical ways to improve marketing, optimize KPIs, and use AI to drive practice growth one percent at a time. Visit https://www.addisonkilleen.com/events/ to learn more and sign up for the limited spots available for this event.

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