Cavities: Can You Stomach It?
According to the World Health Organization’s March 25th, 2020, report on oral health, dental caries remains the number one dental issue globally to this day. … more
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Healthy Head Space: Battling and Treating Mental Health Issues
I have been a dentist for 30 years but only practised for seven. I spent more than 20 years in the regulatory sector, and taught … more
Are Non-Compete Clauses Legal in Ontario? Only Sometimes.
It happens daily. A dentist looking to practise is presented with an associate agreement. Meanwhile, another dentist, selling their practice, is presented with a purchase … more
You’ve Got “Private and Confidential” Mail: Managing Complaints from the RCDSO
Every dentist shudders when they think about it: You’re going through the mail for your practice and amidst junk mail and bills, there’s an envelope … more
Office Space: Georgian Mall Dental Group
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Rebecca Hulbert could see that to meet the needs of the evolving “quality-of-life-centred” dental healthcare consumer, that convenient, multidisciplinary specialty … more
Choosing Dentistry – Did You Make the Right Choice?
Do you remember why you became a dentist? Are you happy you chose dentistry? What would you say to someone who wants to be a … more
Staying the Course: Tips for Remaining Vigilant in an Ever-Evolving Pandemic
A year-and-a-half into this ever-evolving pandemic and we find ourselves in the grip of a third wave. The pandemic has caused a significant change in … more
Dental Practice Health Assessments: A Diagnostic Tool to Improve Practice Performance
Dentists spend almost every day assessing the dental health of their patients, but evidence suggests most don’t spend enough time examining the current state of … more
Culture Club: Why Top Dental Offices Take Office Culture Seriously
Culture can be a nebulous word that’s hard to pin down to a definition, but when we’re applying the concept to companies, teams and dental … more
Dentist Financial Checklist: 10 Simple Steps to Financial Security and Wealth Building
While you work on your dental practice, you also want to make sure that your money is put in the right place. With the proper … more
Breathing Easier: Dentistry Emerges from COVID-19 Pandemic with Deeper Insight into the Importance of Aerosol Management
I always felt secure working in dentistry; safe from business cycles that can affect other businesses but not dentistry. Dentists carried a belief that we … more
SEO Tips for Holistic Dental Practices
In dentistry, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Every patient is different, and there are always exceptions. What is good for most people still is not … more
Office Space: Lolo Pediatric Dentistry
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Zina Alkafaji is a pediatric dentist. As a mother of three young children, she and her loving husband share their … more
Misadventures in Endodontics: Turning a Negative into a Positive
As a specialist, a significant portion of my patients present after endodontic treatment has failed or was abandoned mid-treatment, due to an unforeseen complication. Throughout … more
Name It to Tame It: Labelling Emotions to Reduce Stress & Anxiety
I was so mad, I couldn’t see straight. He was blinded by love. I have thought about where these phrases came from after enjoying a … more
All I Really Need to Know, I Learned After Dental School
What’s my biggest regret? Dental school. I don’t regret going; I regret not doing it right. I would go through dental school all over again…and … more
Are Employment Law Cases Ruining Practice Sales? Here’s What You Need to Know
Every week, our law firm has this same conversation with dentists. Dentist: “Will it hurt?” Lawyer: “A pinch at first. You’ll barely feel it.” Dentist: … more
Dental SEO is Not All About Your Website
When you think of improving your dental SEO (search engine optimization), you probably think about better content, keywords, or technical factors such as site loading … more
How to WIN as the Buyer: Partner with a Lender
The “post-COVID” dental practice marketplace continues to demonstrate a steady rebuild of productivity, adaptation to the return of health-conscious patients, while being deemed an essential … more
Office Space: Vita Dentistry
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Mahbod Tabaei built his dream practice “Vita Dentistry” in North York and excitedly opened its doors to serve the community. … more