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Dental Industry Recovery Continues, Although At A Slower Pace
In a new round of data collected by the Health Policy Institute (HPI), key metrics tracking the recovery of the dental industry continues to increase, although at a slowing slower pace than in previous weeks. From patient volume to rehiring to new patient capacity...
Yet To See Stagnation In The Dental Industry Recovery
The latest report on the dental industry from HPI ADA continues to show steady gains. From patient volume to employees returning to work to collection volumes, positive trend lines persist in the data, providing a much welcomed optimistic report on the health of the...
A Winning Face Shield For Dental Professionals
Here at Dental City we’ve worked diligently with manufacturers to produce a face shield that our customers will love.
Dental Industry’s Robust Recovery Persists
Recent industry survey results show the dental industry continues to rebound as dental offices re-open and patient bookings continue to increase.
The Correct Procedures for Donning & Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We’ve pulled the most relevant information from the CDC to help dental professionals understand the appropriate way to preform donning and doffing of PPE.
Reusing Face Shields: Simple Tips for Cleaning & Maintenance
As dental practices begin reopening, the CDC is recommending additional PPE over and above what was typically worn by dental professionals pre COVID-19. One piece of PPE that many dental professional are now wearing is a face shield. To help maintain supply of PPE...
Positive signs in the dental industry continue
In a recent webinar, the Health Policy Institute and the ADA presented findings from a recent survey of dental practices focused on the state of practices reopening. In the week beginning May 18, they surveyed approximately 12,000 dentists nationally, obtaining a...
Top 5 Patient Questions and How to Answer Them
As dental offices begin to reopen, it is extremely important to adhere to proper infection control in order to rebuild practices and reinforce patient trust. This trust is an essential part in working our way back to “normal” and ensuring the utmost comfort that...
Dental office managers need to add another step to their new employee onboarding process
As dental offices being to evaluate what “normal” looks like in a Coronavirus world, they need to evaluate everything they did before, including the new employee onboarding checklist. With more emphasis on PPE, dental office managers will need to think about adjusting...
The difference between N95 mask “extended use” and “reuse”
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, healthcare workers continue to see a shortage in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). These difficulties have led to dental offices considering the extension of use for certain PPE, the most significant item being N95 masks. In order...
Podcast: Business Financial Management Part 2
In this second of three podcasts featuring actionable financial advice for your practice from Ken Mathys, CPA & Dental Practice Advisor, you’ll learn how to leverage your practice’s current financial position to formulate a daily, weekly and...
The 8 things dental hygienists need to do upon returning to work & 3 general safety tips
As dental offices across the country begin to reopen, dental hygienists may feel a mix of emotions towards the idea of returning back to work. With a plethora of different things to think about and prepare for, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. In order to help...