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December 2, 2019 News BlogsMental HealthOverall Health

Physician, Take Care Of Thyself!

by Shawn Peers, Dental Peers

The Holidays are a time of year for celebration. Time to spend with family and friends. It can also be a time of reflection. Many of us will look back on “the year that was” to celebrate our successes. We…

November 27, 2019 News Blogs

Share Your Smile Stories: Combating Dental Phobias

by Jennifer Grzebien

Share Your Smile Stories is a series by the Oral Health Group that features inspiring stories from oral health professionals. Dental phobias are very real! I have a few clients who suffer from it due to past traumatic experiences. One…

November 25, 2019 News BlogsSearch engineWebsites

How Mobile Friendly Is Your Dental Website?

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

Your patients hold the internet in the palms of their hands, quite literally. The popularity of mobile has been growing rapidly for over a decade, and it passed desktop computers years ago. As you probably know, Google has kept up…

November 18, 2019 News Blogs

4 Tips To Prepare For A Dental Trade Show

by Rebecca Purrington

Trade shows for any industry can be exhausting and overwhelming, but they are essential marketing tools for professionals of all sorts — including dental professionals. Conferences enable you to see the latest products, watch live demonstrations, and meet various exhibitors.…

November 11, 2019 News Blogs

An Overview Of Dental Care For Veterans

by Dr. Greg Grillo

Everyone deserves to receive dental care and have it be accessible to them. In fact, having a healthy mouth is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. However, sometimes finding the right dental care can be difficult, especially for veterans. As a…

November 6, 2019 News Blogs

Top 5 Tips for Finding Associateship Positions Coming Out Of Dental School

by Kelsey O'Hagan-Wong

Searching for jobs in your area Searching for your first associateship position is a difficult task because all graduating students are applying for the limited pool of jobs at the same time. In Ontario there are a few sites that…

November 4, 2019 News BlogsPractice management

Your Standard Of Care: The Building Block Of Your Brand!

by Shawn Peers, Dental Peers

Now that my last blog introduced you to the idea of discussing those forbidden, dental “birds and bees”, it is time to get into what that really means for you. You will recall that I ended that blog instructing you…

October 28, 2019 News Blogs

Everything You Need To Know About Dental Care For Patients With Alzheimer’s

by Dr. Greg Grillo

As one gets older, more and more challenges arise when it comes to having a healthy mouth. When patients are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dental care becomes even more difficult. However, everyone deserves to receive proper oral care as it…

October 23, 2019 News BlogsSearch engineWebsites

Build A Good Layout For Your Dental Website For SEO

by Ekwa Marketing

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s dental blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information!

October 21, 2019 News Blogs

Oral Health Information And Practice: It’s Never Too Early!

by Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM

Dental Professionals should aim to teach soon-to-be parents about oral hygiene practices for their new baby even before the teeth arrive. It is common practice to make time to discuss the oral health status of a mother during pregnancy. As…

October 14, 2019 News BlogsSearch engineSocial mediaSocial networkingWebsites

What Is The Google 3-Pack, And How Can Your Dental Practice Get There?

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

How would you find the best place to get a haircut, eat lunch, or have your car repaired? Most likely, the answer is Google. You know that a quick search will yield a short list of top-rated local businesses nearby,…

October 7, 2019 News BlogsDental StudentsDental TeamNew dentistsNew gradsOffice ManagementPractice management

(Business) Questions Your Mother (Dental School) Never Told You About!

by Shawn Peers, Dental Peers

We probably all remember listening to the music of our parents when we were kids. Some of it we liked…others, not so much. My parents grew up in the juke box/malt shop era, so 50’s rock and roll was part…

September 30, 2019 News Blogs

Share Your Smile Stories: Creating A Smile On The Inside And Out

by Lisa Hardill

Share Your Smile Stories is a series by the Oral Health Group that features inspiring stories from oral health professionals. For a number years I worked in a public health dental clinic, providing preventative services to children and youth that…

September 25, 2019 News Blogs

Improve Your Links To Ensure Your Dental Website Ranks Higher in Search Results

by Ekwa Marketing

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s dental blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information! Visit Oral Health’s Classifieds to see job postings or if looking to buy or sell a practice and equipment! 

September 23, 2019 News Blogs

Airway Health, Snoring And The Faces Of Tomorrow

by Dezarae Aldridge-Earl, RDH

You check on your 5 year old before heading to bed and can hear her snoring, yet again.  You wonder if it’s just her allergies? You think to yourself, will it ever pass? You remember the conversation you had with…

September 16, 2019 News BlogsMarketing strategies

Guide To Making A Dental Practice Brochure

by Ronita Mohan

The ​digital sphere​ has become the focus for marketing across industries, especially over the last few years. However, marketing brochures continue to have their own place, especially in the real estate and medical sectors. For dentists with private practices, a…

September 9, 2019 News BlogsMarketing strategiesPractice managementSocial media

Your First Dental Marketing Plan: How To Get The Word Out And Get Patients Into Your New Practice

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

Maybe you are fresh out of dental school, and ready to open an office. More likely, you’ve been working for someone else for a while, and are ready to strike out on your own. Either way, the idea of marketing…

September 2, 2019 News Blogs

Time To Sharpen Your 2020 Vision!

by Shawn Peers, Dental Peers

Welcome to September! After what we hope was a great summer for you, it is time now to look ahead to the future. The first step is always to see how your practice has performed thus far in 2019 with…

August 26, 2019 News BlogsSearch engineWebsites

Are You Focusing On The Technical SEO Factors For Your Dental Search Rankings?

by Ekwa Marketing

Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s dental blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information!

August 19, 2019 News BlogsSocial mediaSocial networking

Platforms To Use For Connecting With Potential And Existing Clients

by Alannah Alcala

Finding the right platforms for your business is essential. You want to be present and have a voice in the right place. For this, you need to know your audience and where they are online. Social media platforms are growing…