Start with a specific opening.
Review the date, room and length of the open block. A candidate needs to fit the actual appointment context, not just appear on a general list of patients with outstanding treatment.
Slot Filler
An opening deserves a considered next call.
Bring an open block together with patient treatment context and appointment preferences. Review who may fit, understand the reasons and let your team make the call.
- Review candidate fit
- Keep the call in context
- Staff controls the booking
Early access with guided setup for your practice.
An open appointmentIllustrative candidate review
Room 1 · 10:30 to 11:30
Who may fit this opening?
Jane Smith
Review planned treatment and preferences before calling.
- Doctor
- Confirm preference
- Availability
- Confirm morning fit
- Visit length
- Check against 60 minutes
- Read the fit reasons
- Call and confirm availability
- Record the outcome
Final booking stays in Open Dental.
Your team decides whether and when to book.
Help the team decide who to call and why.
An available hour is only part of the decision. Treatment needs, the right doctor and the patient's preferences belong in the conversation too.
Inspect the reasons for a match.
Review available treatment context and preferences such as doctor, time of day and visit length. Candidate suggestions give staff a place to begin; your team confirms suitability and the patient's availability.
Change the order with a purpose.
Use fit, waiting or planned value to organize the review. Planned value uses saved starting fees for planned treatment within fit tiers. It is a planning input, not booked revenue, reimbursement or a forecast.
Keep the call and outcome connected.
Prepare the conversation, call the patient and record the outcome. If the appointment works for everyone, complete the booking in Open Dental. Staff judgment stays part of the process from the first review to the final appointment.
How it fits the day
From an open block to a clear next action.
- 01
Choose the opening
Confirm the appointment context and available time.
- 02
Review candidate context
Read the fit reasons and the treatment information behind the suggestion.
- 03
Call and record the result
Confirm patient availability and note the outcome for the team.
- 04
Book in Open Dental
Complete the appointment in the practice system after staff confirmation.
A staff-led workflow, with a clear booking boundary.
Slot Filler supports candidate review and follow-through. It does not automatically contact patients or book appointments. The usefulness of a candidate list depends on connected treatment data, preferences and the opening being reviewed.
Explore supported connections →A few practical questions.
Does Slot Filler automatically book appointments?
No. Your staff reviews the candidate, contacts the patient and confirms the appointment. Final booking stays in Open Dental.
What does planned value mean?
Planned value uses saved starting fees for planned treatment within fit tiers. It is not booked revenue, reimbursement, collected production or a guarantee that an opening will be filled.
Will every opening have candidates?
No. Candidates depend on the opening, connected treatment information and available preferences. Staff must review fit and confirm availability with the patient.
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See it with your practice in mind.
Walk through the workflow, the connection to your PMS and the setup your team needs.