Prepare for a Prosperous Practice, Even When You Can’t Work From Home

In light of recent events, with Ontario ordering the shutdown of nonessential workplaces, ABELDent employees are now working from home. Telecommuting is highly encouraged and measures to prevent the spread of the virus are being enforced for at least 14 days. 

A substantial number of Canadians are unable to work due to the COVID-19 crisis, including dental professionals. Dentists are still instructed to treat dental emergencies, as outlined under number 58 on the list of essential workplaces. Routine services, however, make up a significant portion of the income for a dental office. We recognize the stress that social distancing has on both yourself and your practice, but there are ways to stay motivated. 

While being unable to work can be unmotivating, we are encouraging our clients (and others) to use this time to stay on top of their game by accessing educational resources. For this reason, ABELDent is offering free educational videos and walkthroughs for anyone who needs training on administrative, financial, and clinical aspects of their dental software program.  

Additional educational resources that can be accessed during this time include online courses that earn you CE points, or even generic online classes that can offer you insights on your hiring process, employee relations, and overall business structure. As mentioned in previous posts, you can use this time to analyze your practice using SWOT Analysis or PMBO to measure if you have been meeting your practice objectives. All of these suggestions point you towards a future that is prepared to prosper.  

Even if you can’t do your job at home, you can still work from home by learning and assigning training to your staff. Ongoing education has tremendous value in any field, especially at a time like this, when there is more time to allocate towards the betterment of your practice.