Dental Survival of the Fittest?
SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2020 (Newswire.com) - StraightSmile Solutions, an orthodontic consultancy company, has a 30,000-mile, birds-eye view of what dentists around the world are doing to survive. American dentists are hurting the most since the U.S. doesn't have socialized health care or free dental education. It isn't uncommon for a dentist to be swimming in student loans and practice loans well over $1 million.
The COVID-19 disruption is hitting dentists hard. Sure, most are being over-compliant and burrowing in their rabbit dens trying to do "their part to flatten the curve" but this retreat will also cause many practices to go under. Now is the time to be more innovative and think "outside the box." A patient's systemic health is directly connected to dental health.
Believe it or not, some dentists are thriving and following the laws and regulations but it's a small, innovative few. Align Technology® had a great webinar last week on the launch of its VC system (virtual consult/virtual check-in). There are other systems that are available such as SmileSnap®, GP Ortho Tracking® and Dental Monitoring®.
The team at StraightSmile Solutions welcomes complementary support and consultations to help dentists and DSOs and the dental industry "think outside the box" to support the industry. Consultations can be scheduled at www.straightsmilesolutions.com.
Source: StraightSmile Solutions
