Title: Schedule appointments.
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II) > Section: Performing Administrative Functions

Scheduling appointments should include

- using practice management software, appointment notifications
- handling appointments under unusual circumstances such as office closures (e.g., inclement weather, emergencies)
- implementing electronic health records (EHR) backup strategies
- following the concept of strategic scheduling.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What time lengths are used for scheduling units of time in a dental practice?
- What is the purpose of buffer periods?
- Where should a patient’s missed appointment be recorded?