Track Dental Lab Cases So Crowns Arrive Before the Patient Does
The patient arrives for the crown seat; the crown is still at the lab. Track every lab case against its appointment and alert when return dates threaten the schedule.
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Log Every Case Out
Record each impression sent with lab, case type and the seat appointment.
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Track Expected Returns
Log the lab's promised date against the appointment.
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Alert the At-Risk
Add an
IFnode flagging cases due back too close to the seat date. - 4
Chase or Reschedule Early
Days of warning mean a lab call or a graceful reschedule — not a lobby apology.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a tight test case. Confirm the risk alert fires.
Frequently asked questions
What does a failed seat cost?
A wasted chair hour, an anesthetized-for-nothing patient, and a rebooked slot — several times a month uncounted.
Lab performance data?
The log doubles as lab scorecards — who's chronically late becomes visible and negotiable.
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