On Sunday, May 31, it was announced that dentistry in New York could resume the following day. While this was a great relief to the estimated 15,000 dentists across the state, we quickly realized that reopening a practice is not as simple as flipping a switch. While I could begin to practice as of June 1, my office did not start treating patients until this week. We have new patient workflows to practice, team members who must find childcare services, and we have to build a schedule that prioritizes the most concerning dental needs of our patients.
Whether you have been practicing for a month or if, like me, you are just getting back to work, I am pleased to share the June issue of Dental Economics with you. While the print edition may not reach you for another few days, this digital edition is now available, and I believe it provides critical information for dentists that cannot wait.
Some of the relevant articles include:
- Recovery strategies and planning by Dr. Roger Levin
- Marketing during a crisis by Kristie Nation
- Human resources considerations by Rebecca Boartfield and Tim Twigg
- Infection control procedures by Drs. Gordon and Rella Christensen
- Incorporating teledentistry into your practice by Melissa Turner
- Cloud-based practice management software by Dr. Lou Shuman
- The shutdown’s effects on dental transitions by Brian Hanks
I wish you and your practices a healthy and speedy recovery!
Cheers,
Chris
Chris Salierno, DDS, is the chief editor of Dental Economics and the editorial director of the Principles of Practice Management and Group Practice and DSO Digest e-newsletters. He is also a contributing author for DentistryIQ and Perio-Implant Advisory. He lectures and writes about practice management and clinical dentistry. Additional content is available on his blog for dentists at thecuriousdentist.com. Dr. Salierno maintains a private general practice in Melville, New York. You may contact him by e-mail at [email protected].
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