Dr. Wayne Dionne Owner, Clinique Dentaire Dr. Wayne Dionne What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? Over time patients have become more informed with the internet and social media. This creates more expectations because patients are more educated about dentistry. This will have a positive … Read more
Dr. Francois Lechner Founder of Prisma Dentistes, Montreal, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The iTero scanner with the NIRI function is the piece of equipment I couldn’t live without in 2023. It gives me the opportunity to quickly demonstrate to the patient the issues that need to … Read more
Dr. Maurice Asseraf Centres Dentaires Lapointe, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The indispensable technology for my work is digital radiology. Instantaneous radiography yields a superior, more precise image quality, all without the need for toxic development agents harmful to both individuals and the environment. Digital radiology facilitates … Read more
Dr. Sam Kherani Chief Dental Officer at 123Dentist How do you measure success? I refer to the two important aspects: What steps or actions do you take to manage stress? Enjoying the outdoors (hiking, skiing, etc.), getting good sleep, and regular strength training and cardio are my favourite ways to manage stress. What is your … Read more
Dr. Adib Hajizadeh Bonner Dental Clinic, Saint John, NB What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? When I started my career, dental implants were around. However, over the last several years, the advancements in implant dentistry and restoring one’s dentition through implant-supported prosthetics have … Read more
Dr. Frank Neves Bright Dental, St. Albert, AB What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? The most significant transformation in dentistry since I started practising has been the advent of advanced technology. From chairside aesthetics and functional porcelain crowns like Zirconia or E.max to … Read more
Dr. Leny Sferlazza Dentistry by Dr. Sferlazza What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? When I was introduced to intra-oral cameras 30 years ago, I was so impressed with the technology that I installed one in every operatory. It is the best way to educate patients and show them the … Read more
Dr. Fahad Chater Altima Dental Canada What is your favourite part about being a dentist? The people. We have a great team that is very supportive. I am also very fortunate to have two mentors that taught me that dentistry is a long-term relationship-building career. We also have great patients that I enjoy interacting with … Read more
Dr. Frederic Poirier The CLEAR Institute, Varennes, Québec What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? The interest in dental treatments has increased drastically in all population groups in the past ten years. When I started practicing 26 years ago, it was sometimes tricky to … Read more
Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and beyond for our practice team, patients and community. Providing the best customer service experience and being a positive contributing community member are key vision points for us. One of our … Read more
Dr. Tracy Dawes Riverside Dental Centre, Red Deer, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice has always been relationship based. Taking time with my patients has always been very important to me, even if it might put me a little behind at times. I think patients appreciate that they know … Read more
Dr. Mike Finn Compass Dental, Campbell River, BC How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? Our philosophy has always been to treat everyone like they are family. We believe in forming long-term relationships with our patients and delivering a level of quality care that makes us proud. What is one thing you know … Read more
Dr. Neil Vora Vivo Dental, Calgary, Alberta What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? Dental treatment is for the patient, not for me. There have been, and still are, many times that I want to insist or convince someone of an ideal treatment, … Read more
Dr. Bobby Birdi BC Perio, Vancouver and Coquitlam, BC What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I had known the true power and knowledge associated with having a dental laboratory. We’ve had our own full service digital dental laboratory for the … Read more
Dr. Edmund Wong South Point Dental Centre, Surrey, BC How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is simple. I’m treating more than just a mouth – I’m caring for a person. By keeping this vision clearly at the forefront, everything else I do falls into place from helping patients make … Read more
Dr. Sam Kherani Chief Dental Officer at 123Dentist What are the two key qualities you look for in a new team member? Attitude and good self-esteem. Attitude cannot be taught, but an individual who already has a good attitude can be taught most of what one needs to know. Good self-esteem makes sure that the … Read more
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 goal to consistently deliver dream smiles using some of the most advanced technology available to us. We use digital treatment planning software and custom clear aligners, custom 3D-printed braces, and … Read more
Dr. Zahra Gangji Stony Plain Dental Centre, Stony Plain, Alberta What are the two key qualities you look for in a new team member? I want people on my team who have a positive attitude and are motivated to work. We have had team members who have had no dental experience, yet they were motivated … Read more
Dr. Monty Gaur Nose Creek Dental, Airdrie, Alberta What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I would have known how critical it would be to possess knowledge of how to successfully operate a business. There are so many unimaginable and unforeseen … Read more
Dr. Kristin F. Yont BHI SMART – Certified Healthcare practitioner, Calgary, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? Providing exceptional care to patients who I truly care for and value. I love connecting with my patients on so many levels and I strive to make a difference to my patient’s entire wellbeing. … Read more