Implementing a Hygiene Model of Care

Establishing and implementing a hygiene model of care in the dental office will help to develop a consistent approach when evaluating your patients and setting up their personalized treatment plan.

Dental Practice Management’s 2nd annual Canadian Toothbrush Survey

GUM Activital #581 has a triangular cut of inner white bristles and elevated bluetip.

Every effort was made to contact toothbrush companies with distributors in Canada. Some companies declined to participate; others were unable due to time restraints. The charts featured in this article were compiled based on information submitted by the toothbrush companies. No remuneration was paid to Dental Practice Management (DPM) nor to the toothbrush companies for … Read more

U of T Gala a Success

TORONTO–The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry held its 2008 Awards of Distinction Gala in May at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. More than 450 attended and close to $100,000 was raised for the Dental Research Institute.

One Step Closer

LONDON, ON–The Ontario government has agreed to consider regulating Ontario’s dental assistants. Currently it is not mandatory that dentists hire dental assistants who are formally educated or certified, despite the fact that DAs have important responsibilities related to infection control, such as sterilizing instruments and disinfecting operatories. “Dental assistants who are formally trained have knowledge … Read more

How are things at home?

Catherine Wilson, Editor

The meeting was about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Why was the meeting room almost empty? Because the session wasn’t about making money? As part of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) outstanding program in New Orleans this year, its charitable foundation included two sessions of note: the first was Family Violence: Implications for Patients … Read more

Management vs. Leadership

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According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, “There is no doubt that oral health and general well-being are inextricably bound. Many conditions that plague the body are manifested in the mouth, a readily accessible vantage point from which to view the onset, progress, and management of numerous systemic diseases. “One human mouth … Read more

2008 Chicago Midwinter Meeting sets new attendance records

Dentists -7,515, Graduate Students/Residents -257, Dental Students -820, Hygienists -4,216, Dental Assistants -3,699, Office Personnel -2,642, Laboratory Technicians -464, Hygienist/Assistant Students -1,398, Guests -2,145, Press -126, Trade -1,262, Exhibitors -9,991, TOTAL -34,535.

IDS 2009: Concentrated dental sector expertise

COLOGNE–As an international marketplace, showcase for performance and innovation and a meeting place for making new contacts, IDS offers trade visitors great opportunities– on 130,000-sq-meters of exhibition space: • A complete overview of the sector’s entire range of products; • The latest information on innovative products and processes; • Communications forums with experts and colleagues; … Read more

Federal Budget has Gaps

OTTAWA–The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) says the recent federal budget lacks leadership on oral health issues. A widening income gap in Canada, an increasing rate of early childhood caries and a reduction in retirees’ dental benefits are some of the factors supporting the need for the federal government to take a more proactive role. … Read more

AACD Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008 New Orleans

Bob Ganley (r) watches cocktails being poured during Ivoclar's Canadian celebration at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.

The 24th Annual AACD Scientific Session, May 6-10, 2008, features cosmetic dentistry’s most comprehensive continuing education for the entire dental team. Throughout the week, conference attendees learn about the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry through a variety of mediums intended to provide an indepth learning experience. Emerging technologies, new clinical techniques, team-based courses and practice … Read more

What Is Your Leadership Style

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As you begin your journey into the field of dentistry, you may be wondering what it takes to make it to the top. Be one of those dentists who has it all: strong leadership presence, a high-performing team, financial freedom, solid patient relationships, an exciting career with boundless enthusiasm and energy. Our experience of coaching … Read more

Performance Architecture For Performance Dentistry

To create a sense of openness and novelty the reception area was created with overlapping curved walls.

After devoting a large part of his practice to appearance-related procedures over the past 15 years and possessing a desire to own his practice facility, Dr. Jordan Soll and the Aesthetics in Dentistry team jumped at the chance to purchase a professional condominium at Yonge and Eglinton in mid-town Toronto. Locating on the 2nd floor … Read more

Pay The Bank, Canada Revenue Agency Or Neither

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This article is for you if your objectives are: • To reduce taxes; and • To pay off your personal home mortgage within the next few years. As a sole proprietor, you have yet to take advantage of the incorporation concept. You also know there is a mortgage strategy you could use to pay off … Read more

No Pressure, No Diamonds

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Assuming we all are somewhat familiar with the process of diamond formation, the first question that comes to mind is “what the heck does this have to do with dentistry and the business of dentistry?” As you read further, you’ll see the significance of my comparison. Diamond formation requires millions if not billions of years … Read more

2008 Calendar of Events – Canada & International

To list YOUR Canadian or International dental event, send information to: Catherine Wilson, Fax: (416) 510-5140 or cwilson@oralhealthjournal.com MARCH March 6 – 8, 2008 Pacific Dental Conference Vancouver, BC P. (604) 736-3781 E. info@pdconf.com www.pacificdentalonline.com March 13 – 15, 200896th Thomas P. Hinman Dental MeetingAtlanta, GAP. (404) 231-1663F. (404) 231-9638www.hinman.org March 14-16, 2008 20th Annual … Read more

Implementing The Daily Dose Of Reality Policy

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But in our “New Age Thinking” as we think about customers and customer service, I’m suggesting you and your team, as part of your ‘achieving excellence’ mindset, start thinking of cutstomers in a different way. Would you think of your customers as your boss? A customer, for our purposes is going to be anyone who … Read more

The Power of Listening

How much of an impact does our communication really have on our ability to succeed and thrive in the field of dentistry?