Optimizing Dental Practice Workflow: An Integrated Healthcare Management Review

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Swati Batheja
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, K.D. Dental College, India; Healthcare Management, University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

Abstract

Dental practices face increasing operational complexity, rising administrative load, patient flow challenges, and growing expectations for high-quality, efficient care. This review integrates evidence-based healthcare management models"including Lean Six Sigma, workflow mapping, time"motion analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), revenue cycle optimization, digital transformation, and leadership frameworks"to create a structured, interdisciplinary approach for improving dental practice efficiency. Forty-two studies were evaluated, demonstrating that structured workflow engineering, digital integration, and leadership-driven culture change significantly increase productivity, reduce appointment cycle time, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance financial performance. This review provides an applied, MBA-based operational framework for modern dental practices.

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BATHEJA, Swati. Optimizing Dental Practice Workflow: An Integrated Healthcare Management Review. Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 13, n. 12, dec. 2025. ISSN 2375-1924. Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/7111>. Date accessed: 02 jan. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.18103/mra.v13i12.7111.
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Vol 13 No 12 (2025): Vol.13 Issue 12 December 2025
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