Shifts

Free Dental Scheduling Software for Clinics & Practices

Simplify dental staff scheduling, cut errors, and save up to 15 hours each week. Perfect for dental clinics, orthodontic practices, and specialists — manage shifts, patient appointments, and availability in one easy platform.

Dental Scheduling Software

What Shifts Dental Scheduling Software Can Do for You

  • Boost Productivity: Automate scheduling for dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
  • Reduce Costs: Cut unnecessary overtime by aligning staffing with patient appointments.
  • Improve Patient Experience: Ensure the right specialists are available on time.
  • Optimize Coverage: Balance workloads across providers and departments.
  • Increase Staff Satisfaction: Staff access schedules, swap shifts, and request time-off easily.

How Our Shifts App Benefits Your Dental Practice

  • Lower Labor Costs: Prevent overstaffing while ensuring patient coverage.
  • Increase Efficiency: Teams spend less time on admin and more on patient care.
  • Improve Outcomes: Right staff, right time — smoother operations and better care.
  • Enhance Engagement: Staff manage schedules and requests via mobile app.
  • Reduce Scheduling Errors: Smart rules avoid overlaps and conflicts.
  • Boost Practice Performance: Centralize scheduling, appointments, and time-off.

How Does Dental Scheduling Software Work?

Our dental scheduling solution helps clinics and practices manage shifts, staff, and appointments with ease.

Admin Accounts in Dental Scheduling

Practice managers can assign shifts, roles, and appointments while monitoring availability and requests. Conflicts are avoided with centralized scheduling.

Dental Scheduling Software Admin

  • Organize staff by specialty, provider, or clinic
  • Build schedules from scratch or use templates
  • Prevent conflicts with availability and time-off
  • Add notes for procedures or patients
  • Use recurrence for repeating appointments

Employee Accounts in Dental Scheduling

Dentists, hygienists, and assistants have their own accounts to set availability, request time-off, and view schedules instantly.

They can swap or pick up shifts, increasing flexibility and engagement.

Dental Scheduling Software Employee View

Mobile App for Dental Scheduling

Shifts works wherever your team does. The mobile app lets managers update schedules and staff access shifts anytime.

Notifications keep everyone aligned and reduce missed appointments.

Dental Scheduling Software Mobile App

Admin Inbox for Scheduling Control

Handle time-off requests, swaps, and shift changes in a centralized inbox, reducing scheduling delays.

Dental Scheduling Software Inbox

Built-In Messaging for Dental Teams

Coordinate directly with staff. Send announcements or direct updates without external apps.

Dental Scheduling Software Messaging

Your questions. Answered!

Here are the most frequently asked questions. Got others or some ideas? — Contact us!

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What is dental scheduling software and how does it help clinics?

Dental scheduling software automates staff and appointment scheduling. It reduces errors, saves time, and ensures smoother practice operations.

Can Shifts handle multiple dental clinics or specialties?

Yes. Shifts supports scheduling across multiple clinics and specialties. Assign shifts based on expertise and availability.

Can I use Shifts data for payroll?

Yes. Shifts provides detailed reports with hours worked and labor costs. Export seamlessly to your payroll system.

Is there a mobile app for dental staff?

Yes. Dentists and staff can view schedules, request time-off, and receive updates on their phones.

How quickly can we set up Shifts for dental practices?

Most clinics are up and running within a day. Add staff, set availability, and start scheduling right away.

Is Shifts free for dental practices?

Yes. Start free with no credit card required. Paid plans are available for larger practices or advanced features.

Do dentists need training to use Shifts?

No. Shifts is designed to be intuitive. Most staff learn it immediately.

Can Shifts manage emergency or on-call staff?

Yes. You can easily schedule on-call or emergency coverage alongside regular shifts.

What support is available?

We provide resources and responsive support to help your dental practice succeed.

What our early customers are saying?

Here are a few reviews about using Shifts from real customers in
different industries and various sizes.

“Shifts completely changed the way we coordinate schedules. The interface is intuitive, and team members picked it up in no time. It’s made planning a breeze.”

— Sarah

"Since adopting Shifts, we've eliminated 90% of our scheduling mishaps. It's now the central hub for everything — from shift planning to team communication."

— Mark

"We love how Shifts adapts to our workflows. Tracking time, assigning jobs, and managing multiple locations — it all happens in one place now."

— Emily

"Shifts has made team coordination dramatically easier. The built-in availability and time-off features let us plan ahead with confidence. We especially value the flexibility to assign jobs and track team performance — it’s helped us cut down overtime and plan smarter. Having everything in one app, from scheduling to task checklists, keeps everyone aligned. Shifts has definitely helped us operate more smoothly and stay focused on what matters."

— Alex

"What we love most about Shifts is how it keeps our scheduling organized without overcomplicating things. Assigning shifts, adjusting hours, or reviewing past data — everything is fast and clear. Features like shift notes and built-in task lists ensure our staff knows exactly what to do and when. It helped us identify underused hours and optimize our staffing. It’s a smart, reliable tool that’s now a core part of our team operations."

— Jennifer

"Shifts fits right into our daily operations. From assigning roles to tracking attendance, it’s become a tool we rely on every day to keep things running smoothly."

— Laura

"Shifts helped us get a clear view of labor costs. It’s easy to spot trends, make adjustments, and plan more efficiently — a must-have for any team."

— Michael

“With Shifts, we finally have a reliable way to manage availability. It’s simple, accurate, and makes sure we’re never caught off guard when building the schedule."

— David

Start scheduling smarter today

Try Shifts free and see how easy dental scheduling can be

  • Built for dental clinics and practices
  • Save hours weekly on scheduling
  • Track attendance, appointments, and time-off
  • Turn any device into a time clock
  • Improve operations and patient care