Dental clinics were some of the first businesses to shut down for a period of time when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. Since then, many safety precautions and changes have been made and dental offices are opening back up across the country. Dental practices were considered high-risk in the early days of the pandemic, but new research indicates that 80% of adults are comfortable revisiting the dentist. Practices are increasing COVID-19 testing to ease these concerns. Some even require patients to be screened twice before an appointment. Some offices took advantage of the shutdown to implement tools to increase efficiency and improve productivity, and are turning to technology to: Enhance patient communication. Recall reminders, appointment confirmations, post-procedure follow-ups take a long time when done manually. Software with SMS and email capabilities can help lighten the load. Go paperless. Everything from e-receipts to scheduling appointments and even di...