What are the busiest and the slowest months of the year at a dental practice?

According to a 2022-2023 survey by the ADA, the slowest months of the year at dental practices are September and October at 83% full.

The busiest month of the year was June at 88% full.

The following factors prevented dental practices appointment schedules from being full:

- Trouble filling vacant staff positions

- Not enough patients making appts

- Patient no shows/cancel within less than 24 hrs

- Patient cancellations 24 hrs or more prior

How many business days does the average patient of record have to wait for an appointment (excluding emergencies)? 10-12 days.

21% of practices bill medical insurance for dental procedures. 

References:

ADA.org

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Updated: 10-04-2023