A Day in the Life of a Private Dental Practitioner

Arrive at the clinic (11 AM – 8 PM) and check the day’s appointment list.

Confirm follow-ups and new appointments with the receptionist.

Begin with scheduled patients and diagnose new walk-ins.

Perform intraoral exams, take X-rays if needed.

Explain treatment plans clearly—procedure, duration, and cost.

If the patient is ready, start treatment; if not, give a future appointment.

Lunch break mid-day (timing varies based on patient flow).

Afternoons can be unpredictable—either a patient rush or calm enough to read a book!

Take short walks around the clinic and have light conversations with the assistant/receptionist when there’s downtime.

Tea break, if time permits, before the busy evening hours kick in.

Avoid starting long procedures after 7 PM—just diagnose and schedule.

End the day by reviewing patient records, appointments, and payments.

Final clinic check, and wind up for the day.

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A doctor’s day in life nicely explained :ok_hand:

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