Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), though relatively new to modern oral care, is in fact one of the oldest tools in human biology—an exogenous molecule that is an exact replica of its endogenous counterpart, produced naturally by neutrophils as part of the innate immune response.
Patients don’t need a perfect dental hygienist. They need a present, prepared, and intentional one. The question is: Will you choose to stay comfortable…or will you choose to become unstoppable?
For many dental clinicians, retirement is not a date on a calendar—it is a long negotiation between logic and identity. It is a psychological and financial transition, often delayed by the question few dentists say out loud: Who will treat my patients the way I do, or better?
As populations around the world age at an unprecedented rate, it is the responsibility of the dental profession to recognize the importance of geriatric dentistry.
Just like there are leaders and followers, there are joiners and non-joiners. This is quite true in our profession when it comes to organized dentistry.
One of the interesting side effects of the CDCP, a plan that is designed to increase our patients’ access to a dentist, is the fact that many dental schools are having challenges accessing dental patients for our future practitioners
In our day-to-day clinical practice, we have a keystone—dental research, which helps us to ensure that our treatments are evidence-based and effective.
People often ask what made me step away from day-to-day dentistry and into the world of AI and tech innovation. It wasn’t a single event but a series of experiences that pushed me to ask, “what if…” and think bigger.
According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the average career span of a dental hygienist is 16 years;1 however, anecdotal evidence suggests it may now range between 5 and 7 years. As I enter my 19th year in this profession, I can’t help but feel saddened by this statistic. I have heard many reasons from dental … Read more
As a practicing prosthodontist in Toronto, I’m experiencing a disturbing trend in clinical practice which is causing expensive biological and financial consequences for our patients. On average, a few patients per month are being referred to my specialty practice after some full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetic, and/or implant dentistry was initiated in another country. Patients return to … Read more
As dental healthcare professionals, we dedicate our career and lives to care for our patients, often becoming so engrossed in our clinical responsibilities that we take for granted their individual experiences as patients. Recently, I found myself on the other side of the medical equation as a patient undergoing an elective medical surgical procedure. This … Read more
Staff shortages seems to be a universal problem for dentists. Initially we blamed the pandemic. However, time has passed, and we need to look to ourselves for a solution because maybe we are at fault. Far too often I have heard from chairside assistants that they feel undervalued, and it seems their job purely involves … Read more
The Intersection of Science and Belief in Dentistry In the practice of dentistry, as in all fields of medicine, our primary commitment is to the health and well-being of our patients. “Do no harm.” This commitment necessitates that we base our treatment recommendations on the most reliable and valid information available. To fulfill this duty, … Read more
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A “career” is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.1 But how does one ensure not just progress but fulfilment and happiness? Having worked as an endodontist for more than 30 years and completed more than 50,000 treatments, I have evolved and expanded my approach and philosophy … Read more
Happy Spring everyone. What an amazing winter we’ve enjoyed in Manitoba! I hope you’ve all enjoyed the same. I want to thank Dr. Adamo Notorantonio (@ADAMOELVIS) for his front-page artistic photo and all the other contributing authors. As everyone knows, the CDCP will be fully rolled out in May 2024. As far as I have … Read more
“Do Kids Ruin Everything?” That was the topic of a discussion on a morning radio station, which I was listening to while my son, Ajay, was driving me to work so he could use my car. The hosts talked about how their careers were derailed and their lifestyles changed because of their kids. After he … Read more
What are you doing with your one and only life? Research has demonstrated that a strong sense of purpose protects your mortality and cognition. Having a passion, an overall arching set of values and drivers may even be more important as we age. Last fall I had the opportunity to be involved with the inaugural … Read more
Life can be unexpected, and that’s not always a bad thing. I have always wondered: Am I in the right career? Did I make the right choice? What do I want for the future, and what’s best for me? I still think about these an awful lot. I always wanted to be in the medical/ … Read more
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The other day I had a young patient with severe anxiety in my office for a new patient examination. When the young child entered the waiting room, they were tightly clinging to their mother. Upon first impression, our pediatric dental team was not too optimistic that we were going to be able to even look … Read more
In whatever way we consume news today, one factor is evident. Discord, division, antagonism, and even outright hatred are everywhere. We seek to include and yet we exclude. We seek to be diverse, yet we want everyone to think like we do. We seek to be non-judgmental, yet we judge others constantly and cancel them … Read more