174. Thriving Through Schedule Gaps: Fixing the Fundamentals When Business Slows

May 27, 2025 00:20:08
174. Thriving Through Schedule Gaps: Fixing the Fundamentals When Business Slows
The Millennial Dentist
174. Thriving Through Schedule Gaps: Fixing the Fundamentals When Business Slows

May 27 2025 | 00:20:08

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan dives deep into the common yet challenging experience of downtime in dental practices. Instead of reacting with anxiety or fear, Dr. Sully offers a proactive framework to turn slow periods into opportunities for growth, system improvement, and long-term success.

 

We explore how to assess internal issues, optimize follow-up protocols, improve patient communications, and leverage technology and team coordination—even when you're not holding a handpiece. It’s all about embracing the calm, analyzing the root causes, and refining the fundamentals.

 

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02:13 – Auditing Systems During Downtime

05:01 – Staffing Shortages & Schedule Gaps

08:38 – Fixing Missed Calls & Front Desk Flow

11:48 – Brand Building & Virtual Consults

14:54 – Closing the Financing Gap

17:36 – Leading Through Observation



Who is Dr. Sully Sullivan?

 

Dr. Sully is a fourth-generation dentist from Nashville, Tn. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Tennessee, he moved back to Nashville to practice with his father. By continuing to invest in his education through adult orthodontics, soft tissue grafting, dental implants, third molar extractions, and obstructive sleep apnea, he helped double his practice in just 24 months.

 

As a millennial, he truly believes in working smarter not harder, which has led him to utilize technology to not only deliver better patient care but more efficient care. Dr. Sullivan regularly uses CEREC, 3D imaging with Galileos, 3D printing, and multiple lasers. In addition to his practice, he started the Millennial Dentist Podcast in February of 2017 to help push his fellow colleagues to take their dental careers to the next level. Dr. Sully lectures around the country on cone beam technology, cad/cam dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea, and practice management. He is also an ambassador for the 3D-Dentist teaching facility in Raleigh, NC.

 

As always, thanks so much for listening! If you like the show, we would love for you to review the show on Apple Podcasts as well as spread the word! If you have any questions or want to get in touch, shoot me an email at [email protected] 

 

Links and Resources

Email: [email protected] 

The Millennial Dentist Website: http://millennialdentist.com/ 

Millennial Dentist Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MillennialDentist 

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