How Andre Can improve dental practice efficiency with Eaglesoft training
Improving a dental practice’s efficiency with Eaglesoft training comes down to using the software the way it was designed to be used, not just the basics staff pick up on their own. Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of how targeted Eaglesoft training directly improves efficiency—and where most practices leave money and time on the table.
1. Reduce Daily Bottlenecks Through Role-Based Training
Most inefficiencies happen because everyone knows a little, but no one knows their full workflow.
What to do
Train by role (front desk, clinical, hygiene, billing, management)
Focus on end-to-end workflows, not isolated features
Efficiency gains
Faster check-in/check-out
Fewer handoffs and interruptions
Less “Who knows how to do this?” moments
2. Master Scheduling & Chair Utilization
Eaglesoft’s scheduler is powerful—but often underused.
Training focus
Proper appointment types & time blocks
Smart use of provider columns
Identifying production vs. hygiene gaps
Efficiency gains
Fewer holes in the schedule
Better production per hour
Reduced overtime and rushed days
3. Eliminate Duplicate Work & Manual Entry
Many practices unknowingly do the same task twice.
Training focus
Auto-posting procedures
Linking clinical notes to billing
Using templates, shortcuts, and defaults
Efficiency gains
Less charting time
Fewer billing errors
Faster end-of-day close
4. Improve Billing Accuracy & Cash Flow
Poor Eaglesoft training often shows up as:
Insurance delays
Rejected claims
Confusing patient balances
Training focus
Clean insurance setups
Correct claim workflows
Using reports to catch errors early
Efficiency gains
Faster reimbursements
Fewer reworked claims
Less front-desk stress
5. Use Reports to Make Better Decisions (Not Just “Run Them”)
Most offices run reports—but don’t interpret them.
Training focus
Production vs. collection reports
Unscheduled treatment tracking
Provider performance metrics
Efficiency gains
Data-driven scheduling
Smarter staffing decisions
Targeted growth instead of guesswork
6. Shorten Onboarding Time for New Team Members
Untrained new hires slow everyone down.
Training focus
Standardized Eaglesoft workflows
Written + video SOPs tied to Eaglesoft steps
Efficiency gains
Faster ramp-up
Fewer mistakes
Less reliance on “that one person who knows everything”
7. Ongoing Training (Not One-Time)
Eaglesoft updates + staff turnover = lost efficiency over time.
Best practice
Quarterly refreshers
Annual deep-dive optimization
On-demand training for new features
Efficiency gains
Consistent performance
Long-term scalability
Reduced burnout
Bottom Line
Eaglesoft doesn’t slow practices down—partial training does.
Well-structured Eaglesoft training leads to:
More patients seen
Higher production per hour
Less stress for the team
Better patient experience
DISCLAIMER:
This document is made available by Andre Shirdan and provides general information related to dental treatment progress notes. It is designed to help users cope with their own treatment documentation. This document is not intended to provide legal or claim submission advice. Although Andre has gone to great lengths to make sure the information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a lawyer if you are seeking legal advice. In no event will the creator of this document be liable for loss of profits or special, indirect, or consequential damages. No action relating to obligations here under may be brought by the reader or author more than one year after the occurrence of the event giving rise to any cause of action. The information and suggestions contained in the structure of this document have been developed from sources believed to be reliable. However, the writer accepts no legal responsibility for the correctness and completeness of this material and its application to specific factual situations.
