The College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. is taking disciplinary action against a B.C. dentist who it says failed to diagnose and treat patients properly … more
My last blog on the legalization of cannabis did alter my recent focus on how technologies, not yet widely used in dentistry, are making their … more
We have all been mystified and even exasperated by our more challenging clients, for example: those with inadequate self-care despite having sufficient manual dexterity; and … more
An Ottawa dentist says more needs to be done to help Ontarians access necessary dental care. Around 32 per cent of Canadians don’t have dental insurance, … more
New research shows that the body’s own microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections. A team of Case Western Reserve … more
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the leading professional organization dedicated to the dental specialty of periodontics, has published its “best evidence consensus” (BEC) panel … more
Running a dental practice can be stressful, and at times it can be difficult to remember the reasons you went into medicine. Good dental practice … more
You may recall in my last blog, I discussed technological changes that could become the norm in your office by 2020… just 17 months away. … more
To view figures, click on figure mentions throughout the article. Your patient in the chair has confirmed that their lips and tongue are numb from … more
Health care administration has evolved drastically in the last generation, and the expectations about how health care providers communicate with patients ranks among the biggest … more
As technology changes and becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, you must prepare for your patients’ expectations of a dental office to be … more
A legally deaf Sarnia man who was told he couldn’t have his service dog present during a dental procedure believes his human rights have been … more
A lot of your patients probably get skittish prior to getting braces right? The best way to calm them down is by reminding them why … more
Robyn Duke, Clinical Product Specialist with 3M Oral Care, goes through how their single universal paste, Clinpro™ Prophy Paste, is benefiting and easing patient oral health.
An April 29 article in Medical News Bulletin reports on the JAGES Project Longitudinal Study, which sent out questionnaires to roughly 40 thousand Japanese men and women over … more
Dental experts have drawn up a definitive list of scenarios that patients should never face in a bid to ensure excellent patient care worldwide. The … more
Closing the Gap Between Mobile and Conventional Dental Clinics in the Community You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the dental industry who … more
Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population … more
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