dental appointments Archives - Bite Magazine https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/tag/dental-appointments/ Independent dental news, views and reviews Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:47:14 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Why it pays not to keep your patients waiting https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/why-it-pays-not-to-keep-your-patients-waiting/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/why-it-pays-not-to-keep-your-patients-waiting/#respond Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:46:38 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=40981 Running late isn’t just frustrating for patients—it can damage trust and loyalty, which why an effective schedule is essential for an ideal patient experience. By Angela Tufvesson Ten minutes. That’s the maximum amount of time patients should typically wait for a scheduled dental appointment, says Dr Toni Surace, managing director of Momentum Management and principal […]

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