Dr. Stuart Levy DDS

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Proficiency Standards could adversely affect case submissions for Invisalign

June 4, 2009

Analysis of:Align Technology Announces New Proficiency Stnadards | sanjose.bizjournals.com

Align has now required their providers to submit 10 cases per year and take 10 hours of CE or lose their status as a provider of Invisalign. This applies to all providers regardless of experience or cases provided. These standard could cause major anger and discontent among its current providers and scare off new Dr.s from getting trained

The effect of a slowing economy on dental practices

July 23, 2008

Analysis of:Cosmetic Dentistry and the US Economy | www.dentalblogs.com

I do agree that in general most dentists will continue to stay busy in a down economy but many may find patients delaying elective care such as orthodontics, implants and large cosmetic cases. Many of these procedures are stricly out of pocket thus adding pressure to an already stressed consumer.  However, I do believe that many procedures will be done but they may be delayed until the psyche of the public improves.  As gas prices hopefully stabilize and the stock market recovers more consumers will continue investing in themselves to look and feel younger. Dentists may find themselves having to work harder on more patients to maintain revenues in the short term.  The ideal practice will be a blend of "bread and butter" dentistry and cosmetic procedures..I believe a 70/30 blend is ideal.  Those with strictly "cosmetic" practices may find it more difficult  in this environment.