Coaches Corner – How to Handle Cancellations and No Shows in Your Dental Practice

In Part 2 of this Practice Under Water interview, George helps Scuba Steve unpack the deeper reasons he doesn’t love walking into his practice—despite impressive growth and income. Together, they explore team alignment, systems, environment, and the foundational role of pride in private practice ownership. A candid and tactical conversation for any dentist seeking fulfillment in ownership.

In this episode of Practice Under Water, George speaks with “Scuba Steve,” a dentist who purchased a struggling fee-for-service practice and quickly doubled production. They explore Steve’s unconventional ownership journey, his challenges with infrastructure, hiring, and practice culture, and preview key decisions about whether to stay solo or expand. A must-listen for anyone navigating the early years of ownership.

In this Coaches Corner, Richard and Caitlin break down everything you need to know about chart acquisitions—how to negotiate the deal, analyze if it's the right move for your practice, and operationally prepare your team for the incoming patient load. Whether you're eyeing growth or simply curious about creative acquisition models, this episode provides clarity on a complex topic.

Join Richard and George as they dive into a real-world fee-for-service case study, uncovering the secrets to boosting new patient flow, overcoming hygiene bottlenecks, and scaling without sacrificing patient relationships. If you want to transform efficiency, retention, and profitability in your practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

AI isn’t just coming—it’s already answering your phones. Richard Low sits down with Mango Voice’s Richard May to uncover how practices are using AI to transcribe, summarize, and even respond to patient calls. From never missing a lead to smarter call audits, this episode reveals the AI tools changing the dental front desk forever.

Tom’s back—and he’s ready to take control of his schedule. George helps him ditch the dreaded Fridays, streamline his hours, and plan a smart path toward a group practice, all while keeping his sanity (and family time) intact.

In this Practice Under Water episode, George sits down with Tom, a Canadian dentist navigating the challenges of ownership, financial pressure, and work-life balance. With high new patient flow and untapped expansion potential, Tom faces a critical crossroads: pursue group practice now or optimize his solo practice for sustainability and personal goals. This episode explores the nuanced considerations of timing, clinical growth, and long-term strategy.

In this episode of Ask George, Richard and George discuss the difficult decisions that come with dental practice ownership. They cover real-life examples of failed partnerships, premature hiring, and costly expansions, offering insights on how to navigate and recover from these challenges.

Struggling with last-minute cancellations and no-shows in your dental practice? In this Shared Practices Coaches Corner episode, Richard Low and Caitlin share proven scripts, cancellation policy strategies, and tips to train patients to respect your time. Whether you're considering broken appointment fees, patient deposits, or short-call lists, this episode delivers practical advice to protect your schedule and improve practice efficiency.

Discover how international virtual team members are transforming the dental industry. Richard Low sits down with Cory Pinegar, founder of Reach, to explore hiring trends, practice profitability, and operational strategy. They break down how to save $24K per hire while boosting team culture, patient satisfaction, and bottom-line growth.