Navigating the Uncertainty
Inside Dentistry provides the latest in endodontics, implantology, periodontics, and more, with in-depth articles, expert videos, and top industry insights.
December 1, 2021
Volume 17, Issue 12, December 2021
Page(s): p. 2
As another calendar year draws to a close, many dentists find themselves evaluating their practice strategies, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and considering what has worked and what, if any, changes to make for the coming year. To provide dentists with a snapshot of the industry to benchmark their practices against, Inside Dentistry is proud to present the results of its annual readership survey in this month's cover story, Trends in Dentistry 2021. What volume of patients are clinicians treating? What types of treatments and services are they offering? Have they been investing in new technology or products? The article provides useful data and commentary on these questions and many more aspects of the profession.
Personally, I made the decision to get vaccinated to help protect myself and my patients. The existence of vaccine mandates, however, has become quite contentious, and clinicians need to take steps to ensure that the issue doesn't negatively affect their practices. It is crucial to become fully knowledgeable regarding the requirements of laws and executive orders in your specific state and local area and understand what they necessitate for you, your staff, and your patients. In addition, consulting with legal counsel is highly recommended. After all, protecting your practice as well as the health and rights of your staff and patients to the best of your ability may have the greatest impact on the most important trend of all: your continued success!
Robert C. Margeas, DDS
Editor-in-Chief, Inside Dentistry
Private Practice, Des Moines, Iowa
Adjunct Professor
Department of Operative Dentistry
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
rmargeas_eic@aegiscomm.com
