Dental care that takes a holistic approach takes into account the interconnected nature of the patient’s mouth, body, and mind. The utilization of natural materials, the implementation of preventative practices, and the identification and treatment of the factors that underlie oral health issues are emphasized. Experience holistic dental care for improved health and well-being. The … Read more
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This month we wanted to look at how valuable the hygiene department is for a successful dental practice. We tend to agree with the 48% of dentists who consider an outstanding hygiene department essential for success, since hygienists help diagnose the amount of dentistry needs to be done and, therefore, increase revenue. When looking at … Read more
In a profession dedicated to maintaining the brightest of smiles, a stark trend has emerged that is casting a shadow on the field of dental hygiene. Numerous dental hygienists are resigning from dental practices that they have worked at for years. The cause behind this surge in resignations are multifaceted, and in this article, we … Read more
Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? Can a hygienist be ‘too rough?’ It depends on which client you ask. Challenge: As a dentist, I take pride in having an exceptional team of dental hygienists. Nevertheless, one team member consistently receives a high … Read more
Dentistry is a field that has been practised for centuries, and it has evolved over time to become what it is today. The practise of dentistry is influenced by various factors, including culture, religion, and philosophy. Eastern and Western philosophy are two distinct schools of thought that have influenced the practise of dentistry in different … Read more
Speak with any dental practice owner, and it will take a little while to hear about their challenges with post-Covid staffing. A shortage of dental assistants had been the major challenge just before the pandemic, and since then, the challenge has broadened to include dental hygienists. This staffing challenge has had a negative impact on … Read more
In this post-COVID world, statistics show that those reporting mental health challenges are rising. Dental care is essential to overall health and well-being, especially for those with mental health challenges. However, providing dental care to patients with mental health challenges can sometimes be daunting and requires specific strategies and approaches to ensure optimal care. In … Read more
Q: The new global periodontal classification talks a lot about predisposing and modifying factors impacting client outcomes. How does this affect client treatment? A: This change is what makes the new global classification brilliant. It moves us away from a solely biofilm-focused model and pushes us to practise precision medicine. Since each client is unique … Read more
Q: This is a constant a debate among the hygienists in our practice. Do you provide nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) for children? A: If they do not fall within the parameters of health, then yes, they need nonsurgical periodontal therapy. The term “child” is defined as a young individual below the age of puberty or, … Read 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 used very much until World War 2. The word “acronym” did not even come into play until 1943 because they simply were not used in daily life like they are … Read more
A recent study from the Oral Health Foundation caught my attention. According to the study, evidence suggests that office workers are the most likely to eat sugary food and drinks as a result of stress – rather than those out of work. As a result, the Oral Health Foundation is calling for ‘stress-free working environments’ … Read more
Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any companies mentioned in this article, all products are used as illustrative examples. Sleek, pretty and efficient are not the typical terms that come to mind for the average person when thinking of dental products. In the past couple years, however, more and more dental products have been emphasizing … Read more
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) and support our new competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across Canada. Championed by your oral health defender CDHA and sponsored by Sensodyne®, we’re looking for the heroes in your community who fly to the rescue of clients everywhere, leap oral health … Read more
Continuing with our “I just want to be a dentist” series, downtime in the schedule is a burning issue for almost every practice. Addressing the issue of hygiene downtime is a high priority for everyone involved. An acceptable measurable percentage for non-productive time in hygiene is 5-8%. If the hygiene program is appropriately designed, the … Read more
Technavio’s latest report on the global secondary oral hygiene market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline. The global secondary oral hygiene market is growing owing to the … Read more
How will teledentistry be implemented to reach those in need, empower careers in dental hygiene and build all types of dental practices? MouthWatch, the creators of the award-winning MouthWatch Intraoral Camera and leading teledentistry platform TeleDent, will be at this year’s annual ADHA conference in Jacksonville, Florida to share insights on those questions. “Teledentistry-friendly laws are being passed at … Read more
You believe you have been blessed with the dream employee! This person has stood closely beside you for years, fighting for the success of your practice, arriving early and staying late and refusing to take vacations because the practice simply could not function without them. This person displays all the traits of an ideal employee. … Read more
How Is My Breath? The immense concern of the general population towards halitosis or oral malodor is very real. This is reflected in the North American multi-billion dollar cosmetic fresh breath product portfolio aimed to help the consumer treat the condition. “Up to 50% of the U.S. {general} population reports that their own ‘bad breath’ … Read more
Developing an effective team can be one of the most crucial aspects of success in a practice. It takes time, as each member brings unique personality traits, preferences, styles and experiences to the team. It is a worthy investment, because once things gel, a team that works together effectively will benefit your practice operations and … Read more