Tips for Timely Case Submissions in December to avoid the Holiday Rush
The holidays bring festive energy, busy schedules, and plenty of last-minute patient requests, and for dental offices, that can quickly turn into a December bottleneck. Here at Electric Arts Dental Lab in Austin, TX, we understand how important predictable turnaround times and clear communication are during this season, especially as practices work to complete treatment before year-end insurance resets.
To help your workflow stay smooth, efficient, and stress-free, planning ahead is key. Here are some tips on how you can avoid the holiday rush!
5 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Rush
1. Submit cases early and communicate deadlines clearly.
Check in with your lab about holiday hours, adjusted production timelines, and recommended final submission dates. Early submissions ensure your cases are completed before seasonal closures and high-volume weeks.
2. Use digital scanning and online case submission.
Digital impressions eliminate shipping delays, reduce the risk of distortion, and make case communication more efficient, a major advantage during the holiday crunch.
3. Prioritize essential treatments.
Identify which cases your patients need completed before the holidays and flag those for priority scheduling. A little organization now prevents end-of-year scrambles later.
4. Batch your submissions.
Sending multiple cases at once allows your lab to manage workflow more efficiently and helps reduce delivery delays during peak season.
5. Stay in touch with your lab team.
Clear communication is everything this time of year. A quick call or message can keep timelines on track and prevent any unexpected delays or remake stress.
Why It Matters
When your case submissions run smoothly, your patients enjoy the holidays with comfortable, beautiful restorations and your team avoids the year-end pressure that December often brings. With thoughtful planning and consistent communication, you can finish the year strong.
Beat the holiday rush! Contact us here at Electric Arts for December turnaround timelines and digital submission support so every patient can celebrate with a confident smile.
We Offer Personalized Service for Austin Dentists and Partners
As the year comes to a close, now’s the perfect time to ensure your patients step into the new year with comfort and confidence. We offer personalized communication and support, making it easier for us to collaborate with local Austin dentists and partners. From customizing to fine-tuning the details of a case, direct communication ensures your practice gets the best results with every order. Establishing close relationships with our partners (you!) helps you meet your patients' needs with precision and care.
Supporting the Austin Community
Choosing us as your local dental lab in Austin helps build trust with your patients by supporting local businesses. Dentists who work with local labs can promote their community involvement, which strengthens patient loyalty and enhances your practice’s reputation in the area.
Flexible Solutions for Quick Adjustments
If a case requires last-minute changes or fine-tuning, your local dental lab (us!) can address these adjustments quickly and efficiently, ensuring that your patients always get the best possible results.
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Our team takes pride in our commitment to quality and precision and offers a wide range of dental lab services to meet your needs. We use only the finest materials and techniques to create a wide range of high-quality in house dental restorations including crowns, bridges, veneers, and implant abutments, as well as orthodontic appliances such as essix retainers and nightguards.
We offer same-day services, consisting of repairs and relines, replacing denture teeth, adding teeth or clasps to acrylic partials, Essix retainers, and whitening/fluoride trays. Our normal turnaround times are 5 days for digital cases and 7 days for traditional cases. All products manufactured in the US.