HENRY SCHEIN DENTAL
The Road to Recovery
The Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program helps practices reopen and realize their growth goals in a way that is safe for the dental team and patients
There are many new realities to navigate in a post-COVID dental environment—among them changing guidelines for infection control, balancing patient flow with social distancing, and communicating new office protocols with your patient base. So, wherever you are in the process of resuming normal patient care—you'll need a plan.
“Without having an end goal in mind, it’s easy for a dental office to become disoriented,” said John Boresi, VP of Global Dental Merchandising at Henry Schein. “That’s why having a stated goal for reopening the practice that is shared and measured will increase the likelihood for success.”
Navigating the ‘New Normal’
The Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program is designed to help dentists and their teams fully recover from the COVID-19 crisis. As with any crisis, number one is stepping back to assess the damage. Boresi says it's critical for practices to understand how production has been affected due to a temporary closure or reduced practice hours.
“We take dentists through a process that helps them determine, for example, how they can modify practice hours to reach their target in a way that is friendly to both patients and the dental team,” he said.
The program also uncovers strategies for practices to increase revenue and meet their growth goals, such as identifying an opportunity to expand their clear aligner therapy case load by leveraging Henry Schein’s Reveal clear aligner program. Additionally, a full range of product offerings helps streamline infection control workflows and reduce patients' fears when visiting the office—from air purifiers to products that minimize the amount of aerosol generated by dental procedures.
As practices adjust to a new normal, the Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program offers dental offices much-needed financial flexibility. Cooperation with many participating suppliers has yielded unprecedented discounts on thousands of items and leading brand supplies, including Henry Schein’s own private label products.
In addition to cost savings, reconnecting with patients is a key step in rebuilding the practice’s appointment schedule. The program helps dental teams implement best practice communication tools so they can start scheduling recalls and appointments, sharing new guidelines for in-office visits, and more.
“Some patients may expect to see changes in order to be comfortable returning to the office,” noted Boresi. “So, it is important for practices to communicate proactively to their patient base through emails, social media, and their website.”
A Partner in Recovery
Henry Schein is an essential partner behind the scenes helping practices reopen, stabilize, and make adjustments as needed to meet their growth goals—even if those goals end up changing over time.
“What’s important to your practice today may be different than what's important in 30 or 60 days as we emerge from this and return to more of a normal practice flow,” said Boresi. “But it's important to start planning now so that you stay ahead of the game.”
READY TO THRIVE?
Visit www.henryscheindental.com/recoveryprogram for program details!
