Dentistry is Worth the Price
If you currently work in dentistry, you are most likely aware of the hurdles that practitioners face on a day-to-day basis. However, our annual survey … more
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Data Driven Dentistry: 2022 Round-Up!
Attracting New Staff to Your Practice Acquiring new staff has been a challenge this year but there have been a few options available for practice … more
Retirement Trends in Dentistry
Last year’s survey provided some interesting statistics regarding retirement among Canadian dentists. One-third of dentists shared that the pandemic had hastened their decision to retire … 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
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
It’s Time to Update!
The transition of using more digital platforms to communicate has been happening for years and the pandemic only increased the need for it. Nearly half … more
Cutting Costs at Your Dental Practice
More than half of dentists agree their practices have been less profitable in the last few years – but don’t lose hope! If your business … more
Treating Staff as an Asset, Not an Expense
At this point it is a well-known fact that the dental industry is going through a very stressful phase. Staff shortages, increased costs, increased safety … more
Don’t Let Your Team Be the One That Got Away
Not only have practices been struggling to attract new staff, but many practice owners are having trouble retaining current staff as well. In fact, 35 … more
Let’s Bring Those Hygiene Patients Back!
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, now is the time to bring back those patients who have avoided their dental appointments due to the pandemic. In fact, … more
Maintain Safety Protocols to Protect Your Body and Mind
Provinces across the country are slowly beginning to reduce the protocols and restrictions that were put in place as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, … more
Attracting New Staff to Your Practice
While over a third of dental practices have seen no change to their staffing, there are many dentists that are struggling to hire new team … more
Data Driven Dentistry 2022: A Summary
Oral Health is excited to share the results of our annual Data Driven Dentistry survey! After the success of last year’s survey, which focused predominantly … more
Data Driven Dentistry: 2021 Round-Up!
The Biggest Impact of COVID-19 on Dentistry According to our survey results, the largest impact of the pandemic on dental practices in Canada has been … more
Your Mental Health Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has given the dental industry an opportunity to discuss many topics, including the importance of mental health. During the Data Driven Dentistry … more
Government Rent Subsidy – Too little, too late
When lockdowns were first announced, the first question many dentists and business owners had was, “How will I pay the rent?” Unlike staff wages, your … more
The Biggest Takeaways From the COVID-19 Experience
As we observe more vaccinations being completed and reopenings happening across the country, we can see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the … more
Does Teledentistry Have a Future Post Pandemic?
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of dentists implemented teledentistry into their practice. Teledentistry benefitted the dental industry by providing an excellent … more
Pros and Cons of Communication Platforms
While the telephone remains the most popular way for dental offices to communicate with patients, there is no denying that, as the result of many … more
Have You Updated Your Office Manual Lately? It Might Be Time to Do So
The office manual (or HR manual) is an extremely important practice management tool for you as a practice owner. These manuals should include all the … more