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• Is telemedicine for dentists?

  Lloyd Park Oral & Dental Healthcare

  COVID-19 has been a major catalyst for telemedicine adoption. In response to lockdowns and closures, clinicians adjusted their practices to offer treatment in a pandemic-safe manner, and many implemented telemedicine technology. This resulted in a sizable population of patients becoming familiar with telemedicine. In fact, Medical Economics found that 83% of patients expect to use telemedicine after the pandemic resolves. However, for dental practices, telemedicine adoption continues to lag behind other medical fields. In this article, we offer an overview of teledentistry. We discuss the primary benefits of teledentistry, and cover some of the pain points inhibiting its growth.

• Reimagining the workplace for the post-COVID era

  Chris Kane Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed where, when and how people work. Most who have now experienced remote working are questioning the ways we used to work and the purpose of the office. Answers to these questions will have repercussions for the future of our cities. Even before the pandemic, the traditional meanings of workplace and the office had been reshaped by technology. With good connectivity widely available, easy access to the internet and effective cloud computing, any space could become a workplace.

• 5 reasons to build a healthcare brand for millennials

  Alexa Lemzy Healthcare Administration

  The millennial generation consists of people born between 1981 and 1996, making members of this group between the ages of 25 and 40 in 2021. As the demographic approaches middle age, their need for healthcare is increasing. As the largest generational group, this creates a huge market for healthcare brands ready to cater to their preferences. As a demographic, millennials differ from previous generations significantly in the way they choose services and respond to marketing. As a result, healthcare brands need to be built to meet these new demands.

• How connected smart cities will help prevent future pandemics and more

  Kevin Grauman Science & Technology

  Smart city initiatives place a heavy emphasis on the Internet of Things (IoT) and its potential for transforming society for the better. The list of possible applications includes tracking new disease outbreaks, minimizing transmission risks in hospitals and nursing homes, improving air quality and filtration, and monitoring general sanitation in buildings and on public transit. If all of this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s basically a greatest hits record of ways to battle COVID and prevent future pandemics.

• A strategic quotient for the board

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  Quotient is a degree or amount of a specific quality or characteristic. One might say, "during the pandemic our uncertainty quotient has risen." The term is often used in describing "emotional quotient." It is the ability to understand, use and manage one’s emotions in positive ways. This assumes people are aware of their feelings and know how to make best use of them. Strategic quotient is the ability of directors, or the board as a group, to act strategically. Mindfulness of strategy enables a board to drive significant results.

• CES 2021: The year of staying home with gadgets

  Lark Gould Science & Technology

  As CES 2021 rolled out, it was not in Las Vegas. In fact, it was not anywhere in particular this year after more than a half-century of taking over the neon gaming mecca for four days of immersion in a veritable ocean of newfangled stuff and portentous technology. It was online-only and navigated through a tornado of tech talks and virtual kiosks. Still, there was news, analysis and plenty to talk about this year as the coronavirus continues to rage and a new administration takes over and changes some key commerce and trade policies.

• The top 10 biggest data breaches of 2020

  Daniel Markuson Science & Technology

  Last year, hackers were as active as never before, taking advantage of users’ vulnerabilities and the economic disruption amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Risk Based Security report, 2,953 breaches were publicly reported in the first three quarters of 2020 alone, bringing the number of exposed records to a staggering 36 billion. Out of the enormous number of data breaches that happened in 2020, experts picked the top 10 biggest leaks in terms of the data volume. The list includes leaky databases that were not necessarily breached per se but exposed sensitive data to the public.

• Types of disability insurance businesses need to know about

  Shawn Spencer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Disability insurance for business owners can be relatively in-depth, as there are many different types of coverage available to meet the many needs. The best way for you to understand your options is based on the size of your business. A small business owner is going to have different needs than a larger business.

• Seattle, Salt Lake City, Boston top list of best cities for construction

  Justin Gitelman Construction & Building Materials

  With high business failure rates, long payment delays, safety risks, and complex regulatory requirements, U.S. construction companies operate in a challenging environment. But every city is not created equally; location makes a big difference in a construction company’s opportunity for success. In a review of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, Levelset compared cities on a variety of construction-related factors, including starts, employment, safety, salaries, weather, and lien security. Ten cities won top honors as the best places for construction businesses and laborers.

• Why rules of order should guide and not rule

  Bill Pawlucy and Benjamin Colvin Association Management

  Rules of order are essential to any governing body. They give structure and guidance where other governing documents may fall short. That does not mean we should put them on a pedestal and reference them for every action taken. Nor should they be referenced every time a motion needs to be made or hinder forward progress in this age of technology. In speaking with a new director of a large nonprofit board, he told me about how nervous he was about his new role and making a great first impression at his first board meeting.

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