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September 14, 2020 Feature Data Driven DentistryOHGdataPractice management

The Power of Asking

by Oral Health

Communication is key if you want to develop long lasting relationships with your patients. Good communication can be accomplished by taking the time to speak with patients during their appointments and conducting follow-up phone calls. Using social media is also…

September 3, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice Management

REBUILD: Is Your Practice Pandemic-Proof?

by Lisa Philp, RDH

We are approaching the last quarter of one of the most challenging years in history. Dentistry has finally reopened its doors for non-essential and elective care, while adapting the new operational standards. This new normal includes changes to the facility,…

September 3, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice management

Dentistry in the COVID Era: Beware of Blind Spots

by Carrie Webber, The Jameson Group

Dental practices worldwide have adapted and adopted new processes, protective measures and steps within the patient appointment to align with recommendations, mandates and regulations that experts are instructing to keep doctors, team and patients safe during this time of COVID-19.…

September 3, 2020 Feature Office designOral Health OfficePractice management

Office Space: Life Dentistry

by Life Dentistry

Life Dentistry is a new 6-operatory, 2,300- square-foot dental clinic located in southeast Edmonton. The partnership of Dr. Brett Shkopich and Dr. Saud Ahmad included a vision that was dynamic in colour with timeless architectural features for their first clinic…

September 3, 2020 Feature Marketing strategiesOral Health OfficePractice Management

It’s Not Just About New Patients: Tips for Increasing Retention

by Naren Arulrajah, Ekwa Marketing

Not everyone will come back. It’s a simple fact that every business owner must come to terms with, but the percentage for dental practices is higher than many industries. According to some reports, an attrition rate above 20% is normal.1…

September 3, 2020 Feature EditorialOral Health OfficePractice managementSocial media

Making Lemonade From 2020’s Lemons: Finding the Space for Transformational Change in the Midst of Uncertainty

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting

This month’s issue of Oral Health Office is a perfect snapshot of fall 2020, with articles on COVID-19, patient retention, and taking better advantage of social media. These are three separate pieces, but I can’t help but see the narrative…

August 25, 2020 Video Dental Video

Weekly Wisdom: Finding Your Practice’s Personality

by Oral Health

  In the latest Weekly Wisdom video, Dr. Angela Mulrooney shares how to find your personality in your practice and why this is important!     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your…

August 18, 2020 Video Dental Video

Weekly Wisdom: The Consent Process

by Oral Health

  In the latest Weekly Wisdom video, Dr. Mark Lin speaks about best practices when completing the consent process with patients.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!…

August 11, 2020 Video Dental Video

Weekly Wisdom: Documentation for Healthcare Coaching

by Oral Health

  In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Peter Barry returns to discuss the importance of keeping incubation notes for healthcare coaching.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!…

July 31, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice management

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending the Employment Relationship

by Amber Weber & David Harris, Prosperident

No employment relationship lasts forever. Sometimes, employees leave of their own volition. People find other jobs, retire, or pass away. At other times, the employee is fired because they are incompetent, unmotivated or a thief. There can be sizeable financial…

July 31, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice management

Dentistry is Back! RE-flect and RE-learn to RE-build

by Lisa Philp RDH, Chief Visionary Officer and founder of TGNA

Dentistry is finally back after a historical and unprecedented shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Transitions Group, whose mission was to remain open as an essential service to support dentistry through this pandemic, lived it for 100 days and nights…

July 31, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice management

Courageously Facing The Challenge Ahead

by Dr. Angela Mulrooney, CEO of Unleashing Influence & Unleashing Dentistry’s Potential

Everyone will go through trying times – often alone. For the first time in many of our lives, we are collectively going through the same trying time – together. It has been fascinating to watch reactions to the evolving COVID-19…

July 21, 2020 Video Dental VideoPractice management

Weekly Wisdom: The Importance of Time Management

by Oral Health

  Weekly Wisdom: This week Peter Barry speaks on how to find happiness in dentistry through time management.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!   Sponsored by …

July 16, 2020 News News

A New Teledentistry Platform Featuring over 215 Canadian Dentists – Dentist Online Launches Today

by Dentist Online

DENTIST ONLINE, a brand new teledentistry platform, has launched today, heralding a new virtual health experience in Canada. Offering turn-key solutions for a variety of dental needs, Dentist Online features independent dentists and oral experts from 96 clinics across the…

July 16, 2020 News News

Henry Schein One Expands Practice Marketing Solutions in Canada with the Addition of Lighthouse 360 Officite

by Henry Schein One

Patient Communication and Web Marketing Solutions Help Canadian Dental Teams Find New Patients and Enhance the Patience Experience Henry Schein One, a joint venture of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced the expansion of its practice marketing and communications solutions…

July 3, 2020 Feature Oral Health OfficePractice Management

Dentistry in the Era of Covid-19: Adhering to the New Normal

by Julian Perez, Vice President of Risk Management & Compliance, dentalcorp

Routine and elective dentistry came to a screeching halt in March. Across the country, we sheltered in place, waiting for the storm to pass. Fortunately, Phase 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. Now, it is time to get…

June 16, 2020 Video Dental VideoPractice management

Weekly Wisdom: Delivering Inspiring Patient Exams

by Oral Health

  In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Peter Barry discusses the importance of ensuring patients feel heard during new patient exams.     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!…

June 15, 2020 Video Practice Management

Post Traumatic Growth Webinar

by Oral Health

In this webinar replay, learn how living through a crisis can make both you and your company stronger.

May 29, 2020 Feature Community outreachOral Health OfficeSocial mediaSocial networking

The Power of Opinion in the Digital World

by Sophie Cameron, Director of Marketing at dentalcorp

Word of mouth can be considered the oldest form of marketing, dating back to the 1600’s. Originating with the town crier, word of mouth marketing has evolved throughout the years from storytelling and street plays to modern social media. In…

May 29, 2020 Feature Marketing strategiesOral Health OfficePractice Management

Crafting Opportunities in a Post-COVID-19 World

by Dr. Angela Mulrooney

No matter how disaster-proof your practice was believed to be, COVID-19 hit and proved us to be vulnerable in unimaginable ways. The widespread economic effects of COVID-19 took many dentists by surprise. Is it because we live in a safe…