You’ve Got “Private and Confidential” Mail: Managing Complaints from the RCDSO
Every dentist shudders when they think about it: You’re going through the mail for your practice and amidst junk mail and bills, there’s an envelope … more
Every dentist shudders when they think about it: You’re going through the mail for your practice and amidst junk mail and bills, there’s an envelope … more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Rebecca Hulbert could see that to meet the needs of the evolving “quality-of-life-centred” dental healthcare consumer, that convenient, multidisciplinary specialty … more
Do you remember why you became a dentist? Are you happy you chose dentistry? What would you say to someone who wants to be a … more
A year-and-a-half into this ever-evolving pandemic and we find ourselves in the grip of a third wave. The pandemic has caused a significant change in … more
Dentists spend almost every day assessing the dental health of their patients, but evidence suggests most don’t spend enough time examining the current state of … more
Culture can be a nebulous word that’s hard to pin down to a definition, but when we’re applying the concept to companies, teams and dental … more
While you work on your dental practice, you also want to make sure that your money is put in the right place. With the proper … more
I always felt secure working in dentistry; safe from business cycles that can affect other businesses but not dentistry. Dentists carried a belief that we … more
In dentistry, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Every patient is different, and there are always exceptions. What is good for most people still is not … more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Zina Alkafaji is a pediatric dentist. As a mother of three young children, she and her loving husband share their … more
As a specialist, a significant portion of my patients present after endodontic treatment has failed or was abandoned mid-treatment, due to an unforeseen complication. Throughout … more
I was so mad, I couldn’t see straight. He was blinded by love. I have thought about where these phrases came from after enjoying a … more
What’s my biggest regret? Dental school. I don’t regret going; I regret not doing it right. I would go through dental school all over again…and … more
Every week, our law firm has this same conversation with dentists. Dentist: “Will it hurt?” Lawyer: “A pinch at first. You’ll barely feel it.” Dentist: … more
When you think of improving your dental SEO (search engine optimization), you probably think about better content, keywords, or technical factors such as site loading … more
The “post-COVID” dental practice marketplace continues to demonstrate a steady rebuild of productivity, adaptation to the return of health-conscious patients, while being deemed an essential … more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Mahbod Tabaei built his dream practice “Vita Dentistry” in North York and excitedly opened its doors to serve the community. … more
With oral health care workers now being prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, mandatory vaccination is on everyone’s mind. The decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccination requires careful consideration and balancing of rights and … more
The original Hippocratic Oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history, dates back to the fourth century B.C. A 1943 translation of the Oath reads, “What … more
This past year has been the true test for many practices as to their efficiency, organization and marketing skills. Most survived. Many survived well. Some … more