2020 Leaders in Practice Nominations Now Open!
dentalcorp’s annual Leaders in Practice awards celebrate dental care professionals who are passionate about providing optimal patient care and making a difference in the lives … more
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REBUILD: Is Your Practice Pandemic-Proof?
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 … more
High Touch Social Media: Succeeding in a New Dental Era
Fear stops about 20% of patients from visiting the dentist. This statistic is pre-COVID-19, according to Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD, Dean University of Pennsylvania, … more
Dentistry in the COVID Era: Beware of Blind Spots
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 … more
Office Space: 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 … more
It’s Not Just About New Patients: Tips for Increasing Retention
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 … more
Making Lemonade From 2020’s Lemons: Finding the Space for Transformational Change in the Midst of Uncertainty
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 … more
Caring for Your Back in Dentistry
Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist or assistant, you work in a fabulous profession! Dental professionals take care of people for a living, our industry … more
Implementation of IPAC Standards Through Best Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
Infection prevention and control (IPAC) has never been discussed or read about more until now. The pandemic, caused by COVID-19, is having a devastating impact … more
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Ending the Employment Relationship
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 … more
Dentistry is Back! RE-flect and RE-learn to RE-build
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 … more
Office Space: Floss Dentistry
The first new dental clinic build for Dr. Nathaniel Wong, Floss Dentistry, is an extension of his passion for his craft, the ongoing technological advances … more
Developing a Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan
As the COVID-19 curve flattens, communities across North America are cautiously lifting restrictions, and health services are among the first to resume in most regions. … more
Courageously Facing The Challenge Ahead
Everyone will go through trying times – often alone. For the first time in many of our lives, we are collectively going through the same … more
Dentistry in the Era of Covid-19: Adhering to the New Normal
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, … more
The Power of Opinion in the Digital World
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 … more
Build Trust with Your Social Media Presence
Social media has been popularized in dentistry for peer-to-peer exchange. But, the role it plays for dentist-patient exchange has been overlooked and may be preventing … more
Re-Opening and Employment Law Obligations: A Q&A for Dental Employers
As provincial economies begin to re-open in the wake of COVID-19, dental employers are preparing for the re-opening of clinics. However, the re-start of operations … more
Crafting Opportunities in a Post-COVID-19 World
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 … more
Dentistry on 88
Located in Bradford, Ont., Dentistry on 88 is a technologically driven facility with state-of-the-art equipment that enhances the quality of patient care and experience. With … more