No-show cost calculator
What missed appointments cost your practice every year.
Annual cost of no-shows$110,400
Per month$9,200
Missed appointments per year442
Recovered if you halve the rate$55,200
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How this is calculated
- Annual appointments = chairs × days × appointments per day.
- Missed = annual appointments × no-show rate.
- Cost = missed × average value.
- This is lost production, not lost profit. If fixed costs are already covered, most of it is lost margin.
Frequently asked questions
What is a normal dental no-show rate?
5–10% is typical. Under 5% is excellent; over 12% needs a reminder and policy overhaul.
What reduces no-shows most?
SMS reminders at 48 and 2 hours, a short-notice waitlist, and a clearly explained missed-appointment policy at booking.