Weekly Wisdom: Professionalism is Key
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses the two cornerstones of professionalism in dentistry and how you can implement them into your … more
Practice Management
Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Tracy Dawes
Dr. Tracy Dawes Riverside Dental Centre, Red Deer, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice has always been relationship based. … more
Planning Your Purchases
In this month’s Data Driven Dentistry feature, we decided to take a look at your purchasing plans. While many dentists took a financial hit during … more
Great Expectations: Navigating Warranties and Guarantees in Dentistry
Every dentist aims to please by providing their patients with optimal treatment outcomes. This dedication to success can sometimes lead a dentist to offer patients … more
Stop the F Word in Your Practice: FRAUD!
Fraud is on the rise now more than ever in the dental industry. Usually, seven percent of dentists’ monthly revenue is embezzled, and it happens … more
Make Time for Time: Time and Attention are the Most Valuable Assets You Have.
Our limited time becomes increasingly apparent the further on we progress in our careers. Yet it can become an abstraction when a large offer to … more
How (and When) to Write a Press Release for Your Dental Practice
Earned media, particularly mentions in the news, is probably the best brand exposure that your dental practice can get. Research has shown that earned media … more
Why Recession-Proof Your Practice Now?
Did you know that the price of a box of mac and cheese was about $0.99 before COVID and is now $2.50? The price of … more
Radical Candor and the Patient-Dentist Relationship
A new patient walks into your practice. They’re in their early twenties, and generally healthy. After reporting their medical history, which reveals struggles with mental … more
Office Space: Viva Dental
THE WHY: Owner’s story Over the span of a 32-year dental career, Dr. Craig Siemens has transitioned his career through various practice settings. He owned … more
Retirement and the Two Universes
I think I might be getting old (I am almost a senior!). Time passes quickly and with age comes reflection. What I have learned from … more
Weekly Wisdom: Attitude is Altitude
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses the importance of making a positive attitude in your work environment. Subscribe to … more
Weekly Wisdom: The Patient Experience
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr. Ramez Salti discusses how to craft the best patient experience. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly … more
Weekly Wisdom: Staying Relevant in a Saturated Dental Market
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus explains how your practice can stay competitive in the current saturated dental market. Subscribe … more
Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Mike Finn
Dr. Mike Finn Compass Dental, Campbell River, BC How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? Our philosophy has always been to treat everyone … more
Word of Mouth Stays On Top
With so much of a recent focus on digital marketing, it’s important to remember how vital word-of-mouth marketing is for your dental practice. Of course, … more
Finding The Job That Fits
The biggest issue facing our industry is hiring (ADA, 2021). If there has been one big takeaway from the pandemic, it has been that we … more
Eight Traits of Successful Dentists
Dentists are facing what many perceive to be unprecedented times. Raging inflation, 8.1%, as of June 2022, vs. 1.1% in February 2021 and 11.91% in … more
How to Win Conversations and Influence Patients
We’re ashamed to say it. We’ve had some bad conversations with our patients. We meant well; we were trying to get our patients to improve … more
How to Make Your Practice Less Scary for Children
Surveys have shown that around 16 percent of children have a fear of going to the dentist. When you work in the industry, that statistic … more