Coronavirus impact on dental practices: The many ways Henry Schein supports dentistry (Video)

June 5, 2020
Yes, the shutdown blindsided dentists, but it also surprised patients. One of the key items Henry Schein has been helping its clients with is effectively staying in touch with their patients.

Editor's note: This video was recorded May 22, 2020.

The focus of Henry Schein Dental has been to help its dental professional clients get through the trying times and then return to work successfully, explains Stan Bergman, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Henry Schein Dental.

The company has created a program called Thrive Practice Recovery Program, Bergman explains in this discussion with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz. It contains a number of initiatives that will help practitioners  ensure that safety is in place in their practices, help patients feel safe when they are invited back to receive oral care.

How is the company helping dentists remain positive? One way is to help them share with their patients the importance of oral care. While this may sound like something everyone should know, Henry Schein realizes patients need the reminder, so they guide practitioners about how to effectively spread oral-systemic information.

Watch the video to learn more.

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics.

Editor's note: To view DentistryIQ's full coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, including original news articles and video interviews with dental thought leaders, visit the DentistryIQ COVID-19 Resource Center.