Emily Letran, DDS

Dental Practice
Follow the 3 Rs to thrive after a crisis: Reset, restructure, ROI
If dental practices are focused and keep their eyes on activities that produce a return on investment (ROI), run lean and mean businesses, and watch their net profits, they will not only survive this pandemic but also thrive in any other crisis, writes Dr. Emily Letran.
June 1, 2020
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