Similarly, the consumer confidence index has a very high correlation to dental data because we have a very good handle based on the appointments. The correlation coefficient is above 0.7. Coming back to the present time, as things get back to the new normal once again, our data is particularly accurate because we have past, present and future recall treatments and other forward indicators – so we can tell you how the inflation indicator is going to be, looking ahead, in addition to what it is at the present time. Interestingly, there is a very high correlation to economic performance. We created an insights website that can be accessed to see week-over-week performance of practices. Sikka.ai was able to track the impact of the pandemic better than anyone else out there.
