Mental Illness is Not a Personal Failure
The best way to grab your attention for this editorial is to simply begin with the facts. One in three Canadians will experience a mental … more
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Reach Out to Local Patients Through Your Dental Facebook Page
Quite a few dental practices have set up Facebook pages in an attempt to promote their business locally. But, the majority of such pages have … more
3 HR Mistakes Dentists and Office Managers are (Still) Making in 2018
Back in the day, when dentists weren’t even using gloves while treating patients, running a clinic was way simpler. It was less stressful as well. … more
Caring For Your Commercial Lease
You have successfully negotiated a Lease for your Practice, but that does not mean that you can just put it away and forget about it. … more
Dental Record Keeping 101
Recording accurate patient information is essential to the practice of dentistry and fundamental to the delivery of quality patient care. The dental record (aka patient … more
Office Design: Lux Dental Group
When it comes to current trends in dental office design – adjectives such as: professional, relaxing, polished and sophisticated may come to mind. Presentation and … more
Office Design: The Davis Clinic for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Merely contemplating oral and/or maxillofacial surgery is often stressful and worrisome to patients about to undergo procedures. To reduce such anxiety and apprehension, the Davis … more
Let’s Face It, Patients are Consumers
Recognizing a recent shift in the way patients engage with their healthcare providers should play a significant role in the future success of any individual … more
Your Network Creates Your Net Worth
LinkedIn’s CEO, Jeff Weiner, has developed a reputation as one of the “most beloved CEOs in the world”. Two sentences in one simple tweet proves … more
Dentistry and Patient Financing: A New Paradigm in Patient Care
Dentistry has long been a dynamic industry defined by ever-evolving technologies and trends. Managing to stay abreast with the latest treatments, technologies and practice management … more
Top Lease Renewal Tips: Avoiding Dental Lease Provision Pitfalls!
Picture yourself about to begin the process of renegotiating your dental office lease with your landlord. It seems straightforward enough, right? You are going to … more
Great Expectations
“I don’t know what the dentist expects of me” Has anyone in your office ever uttered this phrase? It is one of the most … more
DC Institute Introduces Scenario-Based IPAC Training for Dentists and Teams
Developing good habits is an incredibly important part of ensuring that your clinic maintains the best Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) standards. However, this is … more
Luks Orthodontics
After 40 years of tenancy in a fifth-floor suite at the building on the north-west corner of Yonge and Lawrence, Luks Orthodontics, moved operations, a … more
Investment Rules for a Successful Retirement
We are still in the first quarter of 2018 and already we’ve seen enough stomach churning volatility in the stock markets to last the whole … more
Call Intelligence
As the marketer of a Canadian dental practice, you naturally want to know why prospective patients call. However, this information doesn’t quite go far enough. … more
When Marketing Goes Wrong: Four Fatal Mistakes to Avoid
You probably know that time and money spent marketing your dental practice is one of the wisest investments you’ll ever make – if it is … more
Marketing 101: Back to the Basics
As you go about your day-to-day, you probably notice the multitude of dental offices, seemingly on every corner. Do you often find yourself wondering how … more
Empowerment + Teamwork = GOLD
As I sit at my desk writing this month’s editorial, I can’t help but be slightly distracted by the 2018 Winter Olympics and keeping an … more
How Public Relations Can Support New Patient Growth
What is public relations, anyways? It’s defined as “the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or … more