WHICH DENTAL PROTOCOLS ADDED DURING THE PANDEMIC WILL CONTINUE IN 2021?

720 dentists and office managers respond in first State of Dentistry Report

Even the most independent thinker can benefit from the experiences of a respected colleague. So, when 720 dentists and office managers in North America respond to the most of-the-moment questions, their answers provide invaluable perspective.

The inaugural State of Dentistry Report, just released, analyzes compelling insights on these topics and more: In a year like no other, what did dentists and their practices do to adjust – and which protocols are they keeping in place? How many dental practices are struggling financially in 2021? What are their top challenges?

It’s been my experience that dentistry can be an incredibly isolating profession, especially for private practitioners. There is no debate to be had that dentistry has faced significant challenges over the past year due to pandemic.

– Greg Tice, Seattle Study Club, Director of Education.

“I’ve personally spoken with hundreds of clinicians, in the Seattle Study Club network in particular, who have all stated one of the biggest challenges was — and continues to be — where to turn for reliable information. This survey is a first step in providing that reliable information.”

The inaugural State of Dentistry Report, just released, analyzes compelling survey responses from 720 dentists and office managers in North America. Dental professionals respond to questions such as Which stats does your dental practice track?” in the State of Dentistry survey fielded by Benco Dental, Glidewell, Midmark Corporation and Young Innovations. Get the complete, by-the-numbers update, available for download here – //www.benco.com/benco-dental-u/white-paper/state-of-dentistry-report/

The State of Dentistry Report features responses from a survey fielded by Benco Dental, Glidewell, Midmark Corporation and Young Innovations from February 22 to March 22, 2021.

Greg Tice, Seattle Study Club Director of Education, recently moderated a discussion with a panel of experts who shared top takeways and dissected survey findings such as:

• How will gross billings rebound in 2021?
• How many dental offices have invested in an infection
  control coordinator?
• How do dentists differentiate their practice?
• What are the top procedures dentists plan to add to their
  practice offerings?
• Which factors are most important to dentists choosing
  a dental lab?

The inaugural State of Dentistry Report, just released, analyzes compelling survey responses from 720 dentists and office managers in North America. Dental professionals respond to questions such as “Which stats does your dental practice track?” in the State of Dentistry survey fielded by Benco Dental, Glidewell, Midmark Corporation and Young Innovations. Get the complete, by-the-numbers update, available for download here – //www.benco.com/benco-dental-u/white-paper/state-of-dentistry-report/.

In a year driven by immediacy, dentistry kept pace, adapting and transforming to provide essential patient care in the midst of a pandemic.

The results: nonstop action and not many free moments for review. The inaugural State of Dentistry provides that analysis by asking dental professionals in North America: What was the impact to them? What is working well? And, where are the next opportunities?

Survey results are segmented by topic:

• Business outlook
• Job satisfaction
• Covid-19 impact
• Procedures and equipment
• Patient acquisition and retention.

Every dental practice should have someone responsible for infection control in the office. I think everybody would agree you would never go to a hospital for a procedure that didn’t have an infection control person in charge.

– Benco Dental Managing Director Chuck Cohen, referencing surprising survey findings on that topic.

A discussion on key report takeaways featured Seattle Study Club, Director of Education Greg Tice as Moderator with professional insights shared by Chuck Cohen, Benco Dental Managing Director, Whitney Howerton, Young Innovations Clinical Education Manager, Neil Park, DMD, Glidewell Dental VP of Clinical Affairs and Symposium Scientific Chair, and Stephanie Woeste, Midmark Corporation Director of Dental Marketing. Hear that overview here.

For a downloadable report, visit: //www.benco.com/benco-dental-u/white-paper/state-of-dentistry-report/
For a viewable discussion, visit: //youtu.be/zfVG3vXwIV0