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Morning Huddle

Daily 10-minute team huddle to review the schedule, flag concerns, and align priorities.

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6 steps · about 12 minutes · published by Dental Document

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The steps

01

Review today's schedule - patient count, procedures, gaps

Walk through the day's schedule highlighting key appointments and open slots.

3 min Required
Why this matters

Schedule awareness prevents surprises and lets the team prepare for complex procedures.

How to do it

1. Pull up today's schedule. 2. Announce total patient count. 3. Highlight any complex procedures. 4. Note any schedule gaps to fill.

02

Identify new patients and special needs

Call out new patients arriving today and any patients with special requirements.

2 min Required
Why this matters

New patient awareness ensures the team delivers an exceptional first impression.

How to do it

1. Identify all new patients on the schedule. 2. Note any special needs or accommodations. 3. Assign team members to greet and guide.

03

Review outstanding treatment - same-day opportunities

Identify patients with accepted but unscheduled treatment who are coming in today.

2 min Required
Why this matters

Same-day treatment scheduling increases production and is convenient for the patient.

How to do it

1. Check treatment plans for today's patients. 2. Note any outstanding accepted treatment. 3. Discuss with doctor for same-day add-on feasibility.

04

Review lab cases and confirm readiness

Verify all lab cases for today's procedures have arrived and are ready.

2 min Required
Why this matters

A missing lab case means cancellation, lost production, and frustrated patients.

How to do it

1. Check lab case tracking. 2. Verify each case is in-house. 3. If missing, alert doctor and front desk immediately.

05

Discuss staffing - absences, coverage, schedule changes

Address any staff absences and confirm coverage arrangements.

2 min Required
Why this matters

Knowing staffing gaps upfront prevents scrambling and ensures patient care continuity.

How to do it

1. Note any absent team members. 2. Confirm coverage assignments. 3. Adjust schedule if needed.

06

Set production goal for the day

Announce the daily production target based on scheduled procedures.

1 min
Why this matters

A clear production goal aligns the team and provides a metric for success.

How to do it

1. Calculate expected production from schedule. 2. Add potential same-day treatment. 3. Announce goal. 4. Compare to monthly target pace.

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