Education Needs to be a Team Effort!
It is an interesting contradiction to talk to dental students about the importance of learning about the business side of dentistry. The response I receive … more
Practice Management
For the Pun of It: Health and Fitness Ideas to Help You Find What Fits
In March 2020, Oral Health published my most-viewed article. Surprisingly, it wasn’t about preparing, marketing and selling a dental practice. Apparently, in-depth talks about taxes, … more
Maintaining a Great Work-life Balance as a Dentist
Most professionals in today’s busy world face a challenge when it comes to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. More so, if you run a dental … more
Selling a Practice: Realistic Expectations
Your practice is your baby. Even if you purchased it from another dentist, you still put in the hard work to make it your own. … more
What’s New With Google? How Recent and Planned Updates Impact Dental Marketing.
The average dental office has many sources for new patients, one of the most significant being Google. That means ranking well for local searches is … more
The Silent Pandemic: Dentistry in the Time of Opioids
On a Friday afternoon, a dentist’s mind raced. Her patient was asking for a fifth refill of Percocet. The dentist was positive that the pain … more
Office Space: One Dental
THE WHY: Owner’s story One Dental is a music-inspired practice located in Kelowna, BC that weaves lifestyle and rock ‘n’ roll aesthetics into its dental … more
Artificial Intelligence: New Technology vs. the Old Me
“Alexa, give me the number of new patients in January 2022.” “Siri, play my patient’s favourite music.” “Hey Google, tell my patients some jokes.” “Alexa, … more
Get Your Dental Practice Online in 2022 (With Bonus Tips)
The dental industry is getting more and more competitive every year; not only is it getting harder to keep your current patients, it is getting … more
Ideas and Inspiration for Great Dental Posts on Social Media
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Chairside Chats: A Word With…Dr. Mark Hamanishi
Dr. Mark Hamanishi Chief Orthodontic Officer at 123Dentist How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? As a digital orthodontist, I’ve made it our … more
Let’s Bring Those Hygiene Patients Back!
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, now is the time to bring back those patients who have avoided their dental appointments due to the pandemic. In fact, … more
Post-pandemic Strategies for the Dental Practice
To say that 2020 threw the world a giant curve ball would be one of the understatements of the decade. For some, it felt as … more
Three Social Media Strategies to Give Your Dental Practice an Edge in 2022
Before the pandemic, it seemed like everyone was on social media. Now, that perception is very close to reality, with experts predicting that 96 percent of Canadians … more
What are the Benefits of Taking a Data-Driven Approach to Running Your Dental Practice?
Dentists and hygienists are often busy with day-to-day tasks, including managing patient records, keeping financial information updated, supervising the team, implementing different procedures, and even … more
Data Driven Dentistry: Finding Practice Success in 2022
Please join us in discussing the results of Oral Health’s annual Data Driven Dentistry survey with some of Canada’s leading experts in dentistry. We polled … more
Are You Ready to be Creative?
I was recently asked by a dentist to look into my crystal ball and tell them what I see for the future of dentistry. We … more
Making an Impact by Giving Back, One Smile at a Time
As healthcare professionals, we are passionate about positively impacting our patients’ lives and giving back to the communities we serve. With April being National Oral … more
Coming and Going: Dealing With Staff Mobility
The ebb and flow of staff has always existed. Babies are born, people move cross-country, practices downsize, and often the grass is simply just greener … more
Turks, Philippines, Sint Maarten, Oh My! Expanding Dental Outreach Programs
Remember October 2021? Outbreaks. Masks. Variants. Vaccines. Tests. Lockdowns. Mass resignations. Shortages. Inflation. Politics. Anger. Blame. And in that context, a group of Canadian dentists … more