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Running a successful sedation dentistry practice requires balancing patient safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional care, all while keeping your office operations running smoothly. With the new year fast approaching, now is the time to get your practice in tip-top shape and ready to thrive in 2025.
Your friends at the American Association for Dental Office Management (AADOM) understand that the holiday season gets crazy for dental practices. To make it easier for you (and your team) at this busy time of the year, we’ve gathered tried and true tips from seasoned dental practice managers throughout the country to create this dental pro’s Comprehensive End-of-Year Checklist—a handy, actionable guide designed to help every member of your team: office management, business, clinical, and marketing.
Organization Matters for a Successful Year Ahead
The start of the year brings fresh opportunities and a busy patient schedule. Having your practice well-organized helps you run more efficiently and ensures your team is ready to provide the best care, from front-office coordination to sedation procedures. Preparing in advance sets you up for fewer surprises and, most importantly, a smoother patient experience.
Download AADOM’s comprehensive End-of-the-Year Checklist. It’s packed with actionable tips and covers everything from financial reviews to inventory checks, giving you peace of mind as your team kicks off 2025.
What’s Inside the Guide?
The checklist includes comprehensive guides for each member of your team. Here’s a sneak peek:
Office Manager
- Review 2024 financials and collaborate with the practice owner to set goals.
- Schedule employee performance reviews and plan for salary discussions if needed.
- Block out team vacation time and continuing education schedules.
- Ensure all team licenses and certifications are up to date.
Business Team
- Reactivate patients who haven’t been in recently through targeted outreach.
- Clear out old patient records and address any overdue balances.
- Confirm all insurance claims are submitted.
- Audit your fees and make any necessary adjustments for the new year.
Clinical Team
- Conduct a thorough inventory check, discarding expired supplies and restocking essentials.
- Ensure current and compliant OSHA records, CPR certifications, and emergency kits.
- Review the emergency care schedule to ensure proper coverage for holiday periods.
For the Marketing Team
- Analyze 2024 marketing campaign results to evaluate effectiveness.
- Plan and schedule social media posts and update your holiday hours across all platforms.
- Brainstorm new patient promotions and incentives to attract a fresh wave of clients in the new year.
Set Your Practice Up for Success
Keeping your practice organized isn’t just about efficiency—streamlining your operations will boost team performance, improve patient care, and confidently begin the new year with a clear, actionable plan.
AADOM’s End-of-the-Year Checklist helps you stay on top of financials, prepare for clinical emergencies, and drive patient engagement, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Take control of 2025 and start preparing your practice’s best year yet!
