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Vigilance Is Subject To Fatigue
by Kevin McCannFrom 30 May until 1 June 2019, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from across Canada will convene in Calgary, AB for the 66th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS). The meeting is an excellent…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – What is That?
by Bruce R. PynnThe Internationally recognized specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) has its historic origins through innovations arising from the care of the wounded in theatres of global conflict. The combined skills of Medicine and Dentistry that were acquired through these…
Be On Social Media Or Don’t. Just Decide.
by Oral HealthDespite everything you may hear in 2019, your business will not disintegrate if you’re not on social media. That’s not to say you aren’t missing out on a large younger audience, but there are some successful alternatives. • Focus on…
Paid Newly Named dentalcorp Simulation Lab: A Training Ground for Oral Health Care Professionals
by Cheryl Bell, Dal NewsOn Wednesday, April 24, the Faculty of Dentistry’s simulation lab was officially named in recognition of a $1 million gift from dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental clinics. Four executives from Toronto-based dentalcorp were present for the naming, including CEO…
Dental Practice Internet Marketing Strategies, Boost It Up!
by Dr. Megan Peterson BoyleThere was once a time when TV/radio commercials, billboards, and newspaper ads are your best shots at drawing attention towards your dental practice. But oh how time flies. LED screens now hang in places where billboards used to be. Even…
Ethical Ways To Gain Favorable Online Reviews For Your Dental Practice
by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa MarketingThey say that doctors serve a noble profession. Their hard work is truly rewarding when they receive appreciation from a satisfied patient. This is not just a self-fulfilling exercise. If your patient is happy, it also means that they feel…
Addressing Your Mean Team
by Sue Jeffries, RDH, BSDHHas your “dream team” become a “mean team”? If so, why should you care? Beginning with the obvious, the cohesiveness of your team drives efficiency, staff and patient retention, as well as profitability. If you have a known bully on…
Dr. Neil J. Gajjar’s Dental Office
by Shannon Benjamin & Pooja PatelWhen the idea to expand our practice from six operatories to 12 was only a blueprint, designing details according to modern day environmental impacts were favoured. Reducing our carbon footprint while maintaining a fast paced and comfortable clinic for our…
Read This Before Going “Paperless”
by Alex ZlatinFor years now, the word “paperless” has been an ongoing fad in the entire dental industry. It seems like everyone is “going paperless” and everywhere you read about it, the recommendations are always to do it. Well, it is about…
Work Smarter, Not Harder
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorDo you drag yourself to work and find it hard to be motivated once you arrive? Do you become irritable or impatient with employees or patients? Do you lack the energy to remain productive throughout the day? These could be…
Gut Healthy Chairside Conversations
by Uche Odiatu, DMD; Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDHWant to add some variety to your chairside conversations? Would you like to share cutting edge scientific findings with your patients? Would you like to be seen as a person of influence with a broad knowledge of nutrition and healthy…
10% Carbamide Peroxide: A Gateway To Oral And Overall Health
by Susan Woodley, DH, RDH, Practice Consultant at dentalcorpMany dental hygienists, including myself, say they entered this profession to assist clients in developing and maintaining healthy beautiful smiles. It is widely accepted that whitening gels play a significant role in developing those beautiful smiles. According to research from…
Biofilm Conquered: Glycine Powder To The Rescue!
by Nancy Miller, RDH, BAToxic biofilm is enemy number one when it comes to dental diseases. It lurks in a patient’s mouth above and below the gum line. It clings to natural teeth, restorative work, gingival tissue and the tongue, implants and orthodontic appliances.…
How YouTube Has Made Me A Better Hygienist
by Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH, CTDPSome people look to YouTube for educational videos and others look for entertainment. When you think of YouTube, what is your first instinct? Have you ever thought that YouTube could make you a better clinician? Advertisement I write articles from…
The Social Media Influence
by Jillian Cecchini, Managing EditorThe influence of social media in modern society is no secret. It’s safe to say that most of us are consumed by it. But is this necessarily a bad thing when it comes to our professional lives? Or are these…
Dynamic Navigation For Orthograde And Retrograde Endodontics
by Kenneth S. Serota, DDS, MMScThe Evolution of Surgical Navigation Transformative technologies are altering the developmental framework in dentistry. Digital imaging, diagnostics and impressions, the use of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) for prosthesis fabrication and lasers for soft and hard tissue alterations can achieve degrees…
8 Days – 8 Communities – 8 Clinics – 4,500 Patients, A typical Bridge To Health Brigade
by Ira Sankiewicz, DDS, BSc; Tina Papacosmas, RRDHBridge to Health was founded in 2012 by six passionate health care professionals brought together by a common desire to provide health care to those in tremendous need. In 2013, Bridge to Health set out with their first team and…
Unconventional Implant Placement Through An Impacted Canine: A Five-Year Follow-Up
by Philip M. Walton DDS, MMSc, FRCD(C) US Board Certified, Diplomate of PeriodonticsIntroduction Amidst various technologies and treatment options for replacement of one’s tooth, dental implants have become the standard of care in present day practice. No longer are we enamoured by the body’s ability to accept an endosseous implant as its…
The Endodontic Restorative Harmonic: Part I Access To Apex, Apex To Access
by Kenneth S. Serota, DDS, MMScThe restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) has been guided historically by anecdotal empiricism rather than biomechanical dynamics. Decisions regarding the configuration of the restoration, the diameter of the post channel and the post and core materials to be used…
Trends Towards Conservative Endodontic Treatment
by Bobby Nadeau, DDS; Dale Jung, DDS; Viraj Vora, DDS, MSIntroduction Consider a new patient who has come to a dental office and undergoes a screening examination. A quick look at any missing teeth may prompt a dentist to ask, why were these teeth lost? While patient responses may be…