Oral Health’s April Esthetic Issue attracted considerable attention from the dental community. The issue featured 12 original articles by an international group of authors. The articles represented today’s state and standard of care. Readers commented on how they were inspired and excited to change the way they practice. The goal of the publication was to … Read more
The most recent information bulletin released by the RCDSO called “Staying Safe” is a most welcome document aimed at the subject of risk management in dentistry. One area that receives 27 pages of explanation is “Informed Consent,” the legal side of practice management and treatment planning which is sometimes very confusing. Several areas not covered … Read more
The SLSA program is based on current, referenced literature and consists of 40 questions, answers, rationales and references. Answers appear in the following issue at the end of each quiz. Dentists who complete the 15 question quiz in the November, 2007 issue of Oral Health may be eligible to receive continuing education points. The names … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Because bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com ONTARIO ACADEMY OF GENERAL DENTISTRY Quality of care through life long learning. www.ontarioagd.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, Winter Clinic, Society Listings, etc. www.tordent.com CONTINUING EDUCATION ENDODONTICS: 2-DAY HANDS-ON COURSES IN VANCOUVER Advanced techniques for treatment of root canal … Read more
First, I am not sure that the picture on the cover page is appropriate for a professional magazine. Could not the message have been equally “affective” with a head and neck photo, which shows the smile. We are dealing with teeth. Second, yes many of the articles are showing great post-op smiles. I am not … Read more
hile every practice differs in vision, personality, emphasis, and demographics, all have common “stressors” that prevent or block optimal performance. A common “stressor” and challenge that many practices face, is the juggling of multi provider schedules while trying to fit in multiple hygiene exams throughout the day. The hygiene exams are interruptions that can cause … Read more
Technology, evidence-based research and consumer driven demands of dentistry have all served to shape the face of our profession.
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SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF MY LAST ARTICLE (TAX POLICY CHANGE = TAX BITE) WHICH APPEARED IN THE SPRING 2007 ISSUE OF DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, OUR HONORABLE FEDERAL FINANCE MINISTER PROPOSED, ON MARCH 19, 2007, TO REVISE THE LIFETIME CAPITAL GAINS EXEMPTION (CGE) TO $750,000, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 (FROM $500,000). As a transitional measure … Read more
Give Back a Smile… I don’t know. It sounds too light, too cheerful. Just doesn’t have the same impact as a steel-toed boot to the face. Domestic violence. Abuse. Attack. Assault. Battering. At the recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) scientific session in Atlanta, I attended the Profitability of Philanthropy seminar. Keynote speaker: Denise … Read more
It’s all in the packaging
Ottawa–The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) gives thumbs down to the federal government’s lack of leadership on a pan-Canadian approach to oral health. Executive Director Susan Ziebarth says, “There is a large portion of society with no access to oral health services. Many people including low income individuals, the working poor, seniors, and those without … Read more
Las Vegas–Nobel Biocare opened the doors to its 3rd World Conference, with the theme “Making you smile.” The Conference ran for five days, with 10,000 participants from 91 different countries. The program included 35 live treatments televised via satellite from around the world, as well as lectures, workshops, seminars and hands-on sessions. Nobel Biocare presents … Read more
Toronto–Advanced Dental Education Institute (ADEI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with practice consultant and lecturer, LeeAnn Shipowick. The ADEI, Canada’s leader in continuing dental education, has been working with dental practices since 1989 in the sphere of practice management consultations, practice analysis and education for dental teams. Shipowick represents the “new wave of … Read more
The crowd that gathered for the AACD’s International Reception in Atlanta was treated to a night of great entertainment. The fabulous music was provided by Dr. Elliot Mechanic and the Surf Sisters: Sandra Chavannes, Tamara Calix, Rose Darius and Majda Semexan. Rounding out the band were Cussy Nicodemo and Della Druick. The dance floor was … Read more
Cone Beam Volumetric Tomography (CBVT) also known as Cone Beam CT was first commercially introduced to the dental profession in 2001. Cone beam CT is an imaging modality that produces volume imaging in an easier and quicker fashion than conventional medical CT. Cone Beam CT was specifically designed for the dental profession to provide accurate, … Read more
It is well accepted that no dental examination is complete without an examination of the oral mucosa for oral cancer. The incidence of oral cancer is on the rise amongst women, younger adults, non-alcoholics, and non-smokers.1-6 Oral cancer can be as fatal as melanoma (skin cancer) or cervical cancer. Since these “new-comers” do not fit … Read more
