# 2518: Where Does The Day Go Sideways Pt. 2

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Podcast: [The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dentalpreneur-podcast-w-dr-mark-costes-467923)
Published: 2026-05-27T13:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2024

## Resource

On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas continues the conversation with practical systems for protecting the schedule when things go wrong. From difficult extractions and blocked endo cases to patients who won't get numb, bleeding that interrupts impressions, and hygiene exams that run too long, Dr. Nicholas focuses on building decision trees so the team knows exactly what to do next. He also shares how better room setups, assistant training, procedure-specific carts, morning huddles, and scheduling guidelines can help the entire practice stay prepared, reduce wasted motion, and create more opportunities for same-day care. The episode wraps with strategies for front office communication, financial arrangements, and consistent scripts that keep patients moving forward with treatment. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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