Starting a career in dentistry or looking for a new opportunity is an exciting and intimidating time. Whether you’re a recent dental graduate or a professional seeking new opportunities, a well-crafted resume can set you apart from the competition. As a clinic owner, there are certain things that I look for in a resume that … Read more
“Oh, did you see that on TikTok?” was the immediate response to a joke I made. This response made me realize how ingrained social media platforms like TikTok have become in our lives. Nowadays, our first instinct is to assume that anything funny or relatable a friend says comes from an online trend or meme, … Read more
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 Emma Wilson, Dental Student Society President, University of Toronto 2024-2025. Why did you decide to pursue dentistry? I was always a … Read more
In the June issue, we discussed the benefits of using whole life insurance in the context of a dentistry professional corporation (DPC) selling assets of a dental practice. Here, we’ll discuss the benefits of a dentist owning whole life insurance personally (instead of through a DPC) when it comes time to sell the shares of … Read more
The Why: Teaching Dentists What They Didn’t Learn in Dental School Canada boasts some of the world’s premier dental schools. Students graduate from Canadian universities equipped with the clinical knowledge and technical skills essential for becoming exceptional dentists. However, there’s a crucial gap in dental education and business acumen. Dental schools often fall short in providing … Read more
It is often said that being a dentist is a commitment to life-long learning…i.e. your education doesn’t stop when someone hands you a diploma at graduation. With the readers’ permission, I would like to amend that thought as follows: Upon retirement from practice, your obligation to educate extends to mentoring those who follow. Webster’s dictionary … Read more
THE WHY: Background Story Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto, Sunset Dental Clinic is a testament to the vision and dedication of Dr. Sanaz Valadi. Her professional journey began after graduating dental school from the esteemed University of Tehran. For the next 13 years she owned a successful practice in Iran, where she honed … Read more
The dental industry, like many healthcare fields, faces the dual challenge of an aging workforce and an increasing demand for services. To ensure a steady supply of skilled professionals, it is imperative to attract young talent to the field. This article explores strategies for engaging and educating high school students and new grads about dental … Read more
The Blueprint to OralRisk™ AI Genetics Success! Your dental practice has the potential to be groundbreaking and state-of-the-art, meeting the public’s desire for the best in dental care. Patients want to feel confident that they have made the best choice by selecting your practice. To stay at the forefront of the industry, continual professional development … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Amanda Zubricki, RDH, a passionate advocate for healthcare professionals supporting individuals with hearing loss and an unapologetically deaf professional. She shares the barriers she has faced as a hygienist with hearing loss and offers insights on how dental practices can be more … Read more
Maintaining a steady flow of patients is essential for your dental practice’s growth and success. However, even the most dedicated practices can face the challenge of inactive patients who have fallen out of regular care. This is where a well-executed dental patient reactivation campaign can make a huge difference. In this guide, we’ll explore eight … Read more
Digital Transformation and Rising Cyber Threats Twenty-five years ago, dental practices operated in a world where paper records were the norm, and digital technology was just beginning to make its mark. In the intervening years, the dental industry, like many others, has embraced digital transformation. Patient records have migrated from file cabinets to databases, film-based … Read more
Nightguards are commonly prescribed by dentists for clenching and grinding problems. Until recently, most nighttime appliances were fabricated solely for the upper arch, in a retruded jaw position, with a flat plane of occlusion and cuspid guidance. Recently, the airVata™ 3-in-1 oral device (New York, NY) was introduced to enhance the management of both daytime … Read more
One of the primary goals of restoring anterior teeth is to provide the best possible aesthetic result. This includes shade (value, hue), proportions, and symmetry. One material option for restoring anterior teeth is composite; its benefits include reversibility, interim usage as a provisional, and eventual transition to porcelain. Any damage to the composite is easily … Read more
Tooth whitening is an integral part of cosmetic dentistry affecting patient satisfaction and profoundly impacting the clinical and business success of the dental practice. There are a multitude of hydrogen peroxide (HP) and carbamide peroxide (CP) based home-care whitening products available that rely on radical oxygen species to alter the tooth color. Unfortunately, they are … Read more
The precise mapping of three-dimensional spatial interactions between the hard dental and facial structures and the soft facial tissues is essential to obtaining both functional and esthetic outcomes in dental diagnostics and restorative therapy. This is especially crucial for patients undergoing orthodontic and orthognathic treatment; in the former, it is necessary to anticipate the facial … Read more
The Periodontal-Restorative Interface: Biologic and Aesthetic Considerations When designing the optimal aesthetic outcome for a patient during the smile rejuvenation process, the restorative dentist must seek to create a symmetrical and harmonious relationship between the lips, gingival architecture, and the positions of the natural teeth. This diagnostic methodology is facially generated treatment planning, where the … Read more
Over the past four decades, millions of all-ceramic restorations, both veneers and crowns, have been cemented (or bonded) in place in order to satisfy the ever-growing demand for aesthetic smiles. Dentists have invested many hours of continuing education to enhance their diagnostic and clinical capabilities, while researchers and dental companies have made sustained efforts to … Read more
In the complex ecosystem of oral cavity, a microscopic battle unfolds daily, shaping the delicate balance between health and disease. At the forefront of this is the formation of dental plaque and bacterial biofilm, which plays a fundamental role in the development of one of the most prevalent oral conditions known as periodontitis.1 This multifaceted and … Read more
Artificial intelligence has transformed industries worldwide in recent years, and dentistry is no exception. The concept of machines being able to carry out human jobs is known as “artificial intelligence” (AI).1 By mimicking human intelligence, AI enhances rather than replaces human expertise.2 AI’s integration into dental practices has revolutionized patient care, from appointment scheduling to follow-up procedures, … Read more