Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Kristian Jamieson, a First Nations dental student and marathon winner, who hopes to give back to his community and inspire others … Read more
When I look back on my nearly 50 years in practice, I find that there were many things I could have or should have done differently. Consequently, I would like to share six things I would do if I were starting my career again. Dental school curricula have undoubtedly changed since I graduated and I … Read more
Ask any expert and you’ll learn that the field of dental marketing is experiencing a substantial transformation due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The integration of AI is proving to be a game-changer for dental practices, offering benefits that alleviate some of the heavy lifting from day-to-day tasks. Some AI applications include enhancing patient … Read more
I work as a university business professor and executive educator. Part of my job is to help others view organizational life from a broad range of perspectives. My classes focus on how an analysis of an organizational issue must be broad, insightful, and focused on helping. My participants and students work on developing the skills to … Read more
THE WHY: Background Story M City Dental has emerged as a newly opened dental healthcare gem in Mississauga, Ontario. Dr. Mahmoud Manzoor’s practice stands as a testament to a dream realized through years of dedication and commitment. From an early age, Dr. Manzoor felt his destiny lay in a journey toward dentistry. A teenage visit to … Read more
Buying a practice is a major decision, but when you pull the trigger on buying an existing practice, you get the opportunity to become an entrepreneur without starting an office completely from scratch. In today’s economy, I find myself encouraging first-time practice owners to purchase a practice rather than starting one up particularly if they … Read more
In the realm of healthcare, including dentistry, policy decisions have a profound impact on practitioners, patients, and the overall delivery of services. Dental professionals play a crucial role in shaping these policies by actively participating on boards. This article explores the significance of dental professionals’ involvement in policy development and advocacy. The Importance of Board … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Fiona aka “Mouthboxx” a self proclaimed “non-traditional hygienist” who uses her online platform to educate and mentor fellow dental hygienists as they progress in their careers. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? I grew up with an … Read more
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a promising breakthrough by developing a urine-based test designed to detect head, mouth and neck cancers, particularly those caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). This noninvasive test is still in the discovery phase, but it holds promise for early cancer detection from the comfort of a patient’s home, … Read more
A Retrospective Study with 2 to 6 Years of Follow-up Immediate loading of dental implants is a protocol that has become increasingly widespread since it began to be used in the 1990s1-3 and today has success rates similar to those of implants inserted using the “conventional” loading protocol (98.2% for immediate loading versus 99.6% for conventional … Read more
Key Words Dental implants, Concept, function, biomechanics, esthetics, mastication, full-arch restoration, financial investment, quality of life, “All-on-4” and patient satisfaction The world is aging – epidemiological studies show that 11% of the world’s population is over 60 years of age, with a projected increase, by 2050 to 22% of the population.1 Metrics from the Center for Disease Control’s … Read more
Abstract Although immediate implant placement and provisionalization are now considered the standard of care and the preferred patient option for transitioning from edentulism or unrestorable teeth to implant rehabilitation, several clinical factors and patient characteristics can contraindicate this approach. As a result, it is still frequently necessary for clinicians to undertake—and for patients to endure—the … Read more
In the complicated corridors of Canadian jurisprudence, negligence claims remain one of the more popular approaches to holding professionals accountable. Nowhere is its sway more profound than in the domains where human health and well-being hang in the balance, such as dentistry. This legal scrutiny involves a tripartite test assessing duty of care, breach of the standard … Read more
Full arch implant-supported fixed protheses have become a highly desired solution for the rehabilitation of patients with terminal dentition or completely edentulous arches. New developments in digital dentistry have enabled practitioners to extract vital information from intraoral scans and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to plan and execute fully guided implant placement that is prosthetically … Read more
A dental implant is defined as a prosthetic device made of alloplastic material(s) implanted into the oral tissues beneath the mucosal and/or periosteal layer and on or within the bone to provide retention and support for a fixed or removable dental prosthesis, a substance that is placed into and/or on the jaw bone to support … Read more
There are many reasons people choose dentistry. Some enjoy blending their passion for science and art, some pursue it for the flexible lifestyle and independence, and others simply love helping people. However, at least a third of respondents to our survey said that one of the main reasons they pursued a career in dentistry is … Read more
The internet, and more specifically the creation of the World Wide Web by CERN in 1989/90, transformed the world as we know it. It changed how we access and share information, how we invest our time, how we shop, and how we communicate. We are now spectators and participants, willing or unwilling, of the next … Read more
The New Dentist Study Club and the team at Genesis Continuing Education recently had a focus group with new dentists to find out how to improve the way we deliver education.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is spearheading transformative changes across numerous sectors, with dentistry standing out as a prime example. This cutting-edge technology is fundamentally reshaping the delivery of dental care, enhancing the precision of diagnostics, refining treatment methodologies, and elevating the overall management of patient care. For dental professionals, the adoption of AI transcends mere technological … Read more
Being a university student is an exciting time to learn and grow, but it also presents the challenge of balancing school with overall health and wellbeing. That’s why the UBC Faculty of Dentistry created a special Student Wellness Fund to support students in prioritizing their mental and physical health so they can thrive. “Being a … Read more