8 ways to nix dental office no-shows

Feb. 17, 2023
No-shows, no fun. It's something all dental offices deal with, but there are steps you can take to make it better.
Elizabeth S. Leaver, Digital content manager

Patients who don’t show up—no-shows—are as old as dentistry, and it’s a frustration all dental offices share.

And it’s more than a simple frustration. Broken appointments lead to stress and cost a practice money—up to thousands of dollars in lost revenues every year.

Curated from some of our most popular content on an always-popular topic, this gallery walks you through how to overcome the aggravating and expensive issue of no-shows.

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About the Author

Elizabeth S. Leaver | Digital content manager

Elizabeth S. Leaver was the digital content manager for Endeavor Business Media's dental group from 2021-2024. She has a degree in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston and many years of experience working in niche industries specializing in creating content, editing, content marketing, and publishing digital and magazine content. She lives in the Boston area.