Poor Oral Health May Increase Risk of Meniere Disease
A study published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine reveals that poor oral health may be linked to a higher risk of developing Meniere disease. … more
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Scientists Find This Bacteria Could Preserve Oral Health
A new study found that daily probiotic use reduces risks of gingivitis and improves oral health. The trial involved half of the participants being given … more
Two Common Muscle Imbalances That Can Be Seen in Dental Professionals
Musculoskeletal disorders are unfortunately affecting many dental professionals. A recent systematic review shows the prevalence of general musculoskeletal pain ranging from 64%–93%.⁵ This issue happens … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 9)
Q: I am an experienced, technically-sound dental hygienist, so why do I have so many periodontitis clients that still have active disease on a three-month … more
Attracting and Retaining Patients to Your Dental Practice
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Dentist Donates Over 320 Oral Hygiene Packs to Students in Need
Dr. Chandanjit Sra donated more than 320 oral hygiene kits to students at Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School this week, according to Canada Today. Dr. … more
Patient-centered Marketing to Help Your Dental Practice Thrive
As a successful dental practice that wants to leave its mark in the industry, I am sure you want to attract the right kind of … more
NYU Dentistry Receives NIH Grant to Study Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease
Laboratory studies may provide new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded NYU … more
The Rights and Responsibilities of Dental Patients
Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. … more
Frequent Swimmer? Your Oral Health May be Grimmer
A few months ago, a patient of mine sat down and proudly informed me she had “swimmer’s mouth.” It was the first time I had … more
Simple Strategies for Accommodating Neurodiverse Children in the Dental Setting
Wikipedia defines neurodiversity, neurodivergence, or neurovariance as “Variations in the human brain and cognition, for instance in sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions.”1 … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 8)
Q: Our hygiene team gathers for monthly chart audit meetings to align on patient treatment, but we are debating the correct diagnosis of our last … more
End-of-Year Crush of Patients Means Opportunities for Dental Assistants and Hygienists
This is typically the time of the year when dental offices in Canada, as well as the United States, search frantically for dental assistants and … more
New Degree for Dental Hygienists Looking for a Career Shift to Public Health and Other Oral Health Care Opportunities
George Brown is responding to changes underway in the oral health-care sector by launching a new degree completion program aimed specifically at dental hygienists. The … more
Navigating the Impact of Economic Recessions on Healthcare Workers
In May 2020, Canada saw an all-time high in unemployment, reaching a staggering 13.7% as Covid hit the country hard. Now, however, the rate has … more
Four Tips for Successful Networking
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Improving the Client Experience
What do you think of when you hear the words “client experience”? The client experience is defined in various ways, but a simple way to … more
8 Simple Secrets to Being Indispensable in the Dental Practice
Today, more than ever, is our chance to shine! I am confident that you have experienced, and probably still are experiencing, sub-service in many different … more
Job Market Update: You’re in High Demand, Now What?
It’s no surprise to anyone that the dental job market is in a state of flux these days. COVID threw a wrench in everyone’s plans, … more