Helping Anxious Patients Feel Comfortable, Safe, and Smile-Ready
Dental anxiety is real. And it can have serious health impacts if allowed to interfere with dental care. Studies estimate that as many as 60% … more
Dental anxiety is real. And it can have serious health impacts if allowed to interfere with dental care. Studies estimate that as many as 60% … more
Introducing Teledentistry According to the Association of Ontario Health Centres, in 2015 there were nearly 61,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms and over 221,000 visits … more
There are many reasons for patients to deny treatment acceptance, ranging from cost, time or simply a lack of understanding. Over 50% of patients have … more
NSK LIVE is a new, virtual platform designed for dental professionals and dealers to receive live support “anytime, anywhere” NSK Americas, the world’s largest manufacturer … more
Bit by bit, some tentative optimism is creeping in as we see a slow, reopening of some parts of our economy. Even the Ontario government … more
It will come as no surprise to know that dentists, as well as other healthcare professionals, influence their patients in many different ways. While some … more
A dentist in Sault Ste. Marie is showing off her talents in a special tribute to her patients. Dr. Patience Simpson wrote and sang a … more
Dr. Mark Lin explains the importance of discussing barriers with your patients in this week’s Weekly Wisdom video. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly … more
Did you know that acronyms are actually very modern inventions? They were found to be in existence around World War 1, but were still not … more
It was in March of 2019 that my daughter was diagnosed with autism at a support level 3, just before her 3rd birthday. This means … more
For the past several years, the dental industry has enjoyed steady growth with no signs of slowing. Of course, all of that changed when COVID-19 … more
Well we are seeing signs of the flattening of the curve and the hope is we will start to return to some degree of “normal” … more
In this week’s episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr Les Rykiss shares how important it is to keep your charts up to date with as much … more
In this week’s episode of Weekly Wisdom, Dr Mark Lin discusses how each patient who visits the dentist is unique and why clinicians should be … more
How should emergency cases be managed if patient is suspected of having or has tested positive for COVID-19? During the pandemic crisis, only emergency cases … more
In this week’s Weekly Wisdom video, Dr. Mark Lin explains how important interviewing patients is and what questions you should be asking. Subscribe … more
For a woman carrying a child at any stage of pregnancy, maintaining good health in all aspects is vital. Many women are aware of the … more
It’s been said that there is no health without mental health—the truth of this statement is difficult to refute. Mental illness presents a serious barrier … more
Let’s not beat around the bush: patients can and will leave your practice because of you. Dissatisfaction with a dentist or their team is the … more
First impressions matter. Whether it’s the first handshake, the first walk-through or the first “hello” in a phone call – they matter. Those firsts are … more