The looming question As our dental training nears its end, one question inevitably looms: Where will I work after graduation? I see it as a spectrum. On one end, you can associate with a corporation; on the other, you can open a practice from scratch. For me, it didn’t take much soul-searching to realize that … Read more
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I usually write about cybersecurity, phishing attacks, ransomware, and network vulnerabilities—but January is Privacy Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to review the challenges of privacy in the dental office. As a Certified Information Privacy & Security Professional working in dentistry for over 20 years, I know you’re often overwhelmed by different types of … Read more
There’s a huge difference between delegation and what I call real leverage, and if you don’t get this right, it’ll cost you. Traditional delegation? It’s a trap—flawed, weak, and it leaves you cleaning up messes you never should’ve had to deal with in the first place. Let’s dive into why delegation is failing you and … Read more
The why: Background story In Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Le 32 Clinique Dentaire stands as a testament to Dr. Jennifer Seidler’s passion and vision for practice excellence. Her path to dentistry took an adventurous route where during her CEGEP post-secondary education she was initially exploring veterinary medicine. She quickly discovered that it wasn’t fully her calling but still … Read more
As another year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on how far you’ve come in your dental practice and think about where you’d like to go next. Goal setting is essential in any business, but for dental professionals, it’s particularly important to regularly check in on practice goals to ensure continued … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Kirsten Fisher, who always knew she wanted to work in the dental field. She uses her position as a Swiss Dental Academy trainer and her online social platforms to educate fellow hygienists. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a … Read more
Tobacco cessation is an incredibly complex topic for dental professionals. In the most recent years, the focus on tobacco transitioned into the focus of marijuana and e-vape use. This transition quickly suppressed the topic, making it more and more difficult to have this conversation in a clinical setting with fellow colleagues and patients. As dental … Read more
Natasha Pelley, owner of the mobile clinic SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile, recently appeared in a Hygiene Spotlight Q&A. As someone who travels to rural areas providing dental care with her mobile clinic, she provided some advice for other dental hygienists hoping to start their own mobile clinic, or clinic in general. Do your research: Reach out to … Read more
The Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards were created by Dr. Lou Shuman in 2009 to recognize innovative products that set a standard of quality in their respective categories. The awards are presented at the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting and aim to create awareness of how practices will operate now and in the future. … Read more
Oral dysbiosis, a key driver of many oral diseases that impact over three billion people worldwide, is the shift away from health-associated homeostatic microbial populations that inhabit the oral cavity.1-3 Indeed, the oral microbial consortia associated with dental health is characteristic of having high diversity, both in genetic composition and in metabolic capability.4-7 Antibiotics, chronic antiseptic exposure, … Read more
Sjögren’s Disease (SjD) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and dysfunction of the exocrine glands, notably the lacrimal and salivary glands. The oral consequences include salivary gland dysfunction, altered salivary compositions, and loss of protective effects from saliva such as buffering capacity, antimicrobial capabilities, and clearance of bacteria and food debris.1 The disease … Read more
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used in caries prevention since the 1800s and has gained relevance in private practice since its FDA approval in the United States in 2015.1 While it is FDA approved for dentinal hypersensitivity, clinicians have been using SDF off-label for caries prevention and treatment, as it has been shown to stabilize … Read more
A case report and review Abstract With growing evidence in the literature to support soft tissue grafting around teeth and implants, reported patient concerns have been the esthetics following free gingival grafts and the management of post-operative pain. A novel approach to the recipient bed preparation using the “M-technique” for an apically positioned flap in … Read more
Collectively, periodontal disease and dental caries are among the most common diseases worldwide and are leading causes of tooth loss.1 They not only diminish quality of life and systemic health but also impose significant burdens on public health systems.2,3 For decades, clinicians have relied predominantly on visual assessment tools to detect and classify periodontal disease. While … Read more
Disease prevalence in dentistry is an ever-increasing battle. As dental hygienists, being the true prevention specialists, it is difficult not to become frustrated or even deflated by the statistics surrounding periodontal disease and the high caries rates. Our assessment strategies have come a long way. However, perhaps it is time to implement new techniques and … Read more
If you are reading this article, you were likely born in a country and era where medical testing is a routine part of healthcare. From birth, data collection begins with tracking weight and height, followed by simple blood tests to screen for potential concerns. As we progress through life, additional tests are conducted based on … Read more
More than 100 years ago, the famed physician Charles Mayo, MD, stated that the future of medicine and disease prevention lay in the hands of and must come from the dental profession. Historically, the dental profession has not used or monitored patient wellness via traditional diagnostic testing as is common in medicine. Recently, there has … Read more
From probing a societal problem to sharing new scientific findings, a Quebec institute is another proof that the future of research is multidisciplinary and collaborative, especially amid a provincial government push for across-sectors work. Not only that, but the Quebec-based Intersectoral Network for Oral and Bone Sustainable Health Research (Réseau de recherche intersectorielle en santé … Read more
Background: Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease, with many patients unaware that they have this condition. This is partly because it progresses slowly and often comes with mild or intermittent symptoms. Diagnosing periodontal disease usually requires gingival probing, a reliable method, but one that often gets skipped during routine dental check-ups. Patients who cannot afford … Read more
Tips for avoiding burnout in dentistry There are many reasons why most dentists agree their career leaves them feeling burned out, from daunting administrative tasks to dealing with difficult staff members. We explored some ways to handle burnout, such as by delegating tasks, finding your passion, and connecting with your community. Who should be in … Read more