Blogs

Encrypt me, encrypt you blues

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water; cue the theme song from JAWS…..Six months ago, the RCDSO issued guidelines on electronic communications….do you have it memorized? Issues about email and being in accordance with PIPEDA and guidelines from regulatory bodies are emerging. It has been long overdue for this issue … Read more

Thus spake Zarathustra

Something to ponder and consider: Practice: By developing an online presence for office through Facebook, Twittr, or a blog, you demonstrate to potential patients that you are human and care about their world. Collegial: The ability to obtain literally immediate information on a product, a piece of equipment, on a treatment plan is simply unachievable … Read more

Canadian patient education software showcased world-wide

Dr. Reena Gajjar CEO of MyDentalHub was recently interviewed by Dental Tribune International. Dr. Gajjar, in collaboration with Melissa Summerfield, Catherine Wilson and the Biz Group, will in short order link MyDentalChronicles off www.mydentalbuddies.com to the new server running www.oralhealthjournal.com – I’m finally going to get BUDDY PRESS and we can go VIRAL – huzzah!!! … Read more

Abbott, I’ve been a bad boy

Before I address the reason for this blog entry, look at the image below and read the hyperlinked article associated with it. Twittr and Flickr usage Now that you understand the enormity, the pervasiveness of the use of social media, please allow me to share a story. I was treating tooth #1.7 (#1 for those living … Read more

Website du jour

http://www.dentistlim.com/ Just visit, all that need be said……..WOW!!

Canadian Association for People-Centered Health

Working on this blog is fascinating. As much fun as clinical dentistry can be, it’s amazing to sift through Dental News alerts. It’s a cerebral Klondike gold rush; you find little grains of wonder and big nuggets of “holy cow!”…..this was one of them….visit the website. http://capch.ca/

If you care, then share, don’t despair, there are bright lights out there

CALLING ALL DENTAL STUDENTS – COME LETTUCE REASON TOGETHER.Ah, the Internet, Ah, blogs, Ah, social networking, Ah, social media…….what did we ever do without ya!!!! http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/blog/2011/the-30-best-blogs-for-dental-students/ Related articles My Dental Buddies and Mouthing Off – sitting in a tree – e, l, e, a, rning (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com)

The Start-Up of You

To avoid redundancy of the News section of the OH website with the blog section, as we find our information from similar resources at times, I’m going to post op-ed pieces occasionally that while not directly on point, nonetheless if you can see things peripherally, may well provide you insight into your career and it’s … Read more

Faymoose in Toronto

Topix is hot, looks good in the reception area for the clients……….just check the grammar in the writeup……..tends to be wonky……….we all want our 15 minutes of being faymoose, but not at the expense of sounding illiterate. Image via Wikipedia Toronto, Ontario (I-Newswire) July 12, 2011 – Toronto, Ontario Dr. Dennis Marangos, an experienced dentist … Read more

Well, we’re moving on up……

There were endless reasons why Melissa and Catherine reached out to Dr. Reena Gajjar of MyDentalHub to develop MyDentalChronicles on www.mydentalbuddies.com which in collaboration with www.oralhealthjournal.com will offer daily clinical case reports in time.  The editorial board of Oral Health represents a vast reservoir of talent, knowledge and skill and once they begin posting their … Read more

A word to the wise – nothing should surprise you

From Dr. Bicuspid – think it can’t happen to you?  That’s your first mistake……we live in very strange times…….reporters hacking the cell phones of private citizens to fill “newspapers”, a repeat of the 30’s for many, too many, desperate times make for desperate people……  Image via Wikipedia July 11,2011 — A worker at an Illinois dental … Read more

Projections for the remainder of the year..you look mahvellous

Hmmmmmmm – From Dentistry IQ Jul 10, 2011 “The McGill Advisory” is forecasting continued improvement for dental practices in 2011, as the economy continues to slowly recover. The stock market rally has continued, erasing all of the 2008-2009 decline. Meanwhile, interest rates have remained very low by historical standards. Job creation is rising and layoffs … Read more

The 5 best dental apps

It’s getting better all the time………….. Jul 10, 2011 By Eugene Antenucci, DDS Disclosure: Dr. Antenucci is a paid consultant with Planmeca USA. Apps for everyday dentistry The iPad is a device that uses applications, or apps, to accomplish a limitless set of tasks. An app is computer software that is designed to perform singular or multiple related tasks. … Read more

Planning to sell? Your best bet is in 2012

Was there a market crash in 2008? I kid you, but, the boomers got put on hold, and the times they are achangin’…..so read on McDuff. Jul 8, 2011 By Adam R. Decker, CPA Partner, Veros Dental The trend for the last three years has been for dentists to hold off on selling their practices … Read more