Don’t let flawed processes hold your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth. Challenge: As a new hygienist in my current practice, I’m noticing the comprehensive oral exams (COE) for new clients are falling short of provincial fee guide requirements when conducted by some of my colleagues, and … Read more
Networking within the dental industry while in your program and/or early in associateship dramatically affects your career trajectory. A common misnomer perspective of young dentists is to complete your program, accept a job, and live happily ever after. Unfortunately, for most of you it won’t be that easy. Problems at the start of your career … Read more
Once upon a time, in a bustling dental school at Western University (London, ON), a group of ambitious and forward-thinking dental students found themselves eager to start exploring life after dental school. This coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic and reminded them how integral proficiency in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, business, and innovation is for people … Read more
Established in 2017, the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations (FCDSA) plays a pivotal role in uniting the voices of over 2000 dental students across Canada. The FCDSA is the organization that brings together the student associations of each of the ten accredited Canadian DDS/DMD programs. Embodying a commitment to advocacy, education, and community, FCDSA … Read more
Rachael Strauss, The Pink Hygienist, was still attending dental hygiene school at NYU when suppliers began giving free samples to her class. And she discovered other unique products when attending dental conferences shortly thereafter. If Strauss had never seen these products before, she knew dental patients hadn’t either. “Dental hygienists are taught that the way … 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. Why did you decide to pursue dentistry? I found my way into dentistry from a place of need – I was a four-year-old child … Read more
As longtime readers of Oral Health know, it has always been our mission to serve dental professionals and their team members across Canada with the very best editorial content. Starting out in 1911, under the leadership of Dr. Wallace Secombe, Oral Health was digest-sized, printed in black and white on newsprint type paper and consisted … Read more
The common answer is ‘It depends on the manufacturer’s instructions’. The resin manufacturer or the light manufacturer? What if they do not agree? Many aspects of restorative dentistry are based upon clinical learning or creativity. However, composite curing is not one of them. Hence, “how long to cure my composite” is a common dilemma. There … Read more
Clear aligners have come a long way in the orthodontic market with many patients now preferring this aesthetic treatment modality. Thanks to tremendous consumer demand.1 Aesthetic alignment attracts both young and adult patients who otherwise would not accept traditional metal braces. Clear aligners are a great option for those who want straight teeth and a … Read more
Abstract The use of a pacifier in newborns is a common practice. Extended use of the pacifier can cause deviation of the craniofacial growth in children, as well to create oral dysfunctions such as mouth breathing and tongue thrusting. In this paper the authors present an appliance designed to stop the pacifier habit and to … Read more
Background and Context Like many health fields, dentistry has been characterized throughout the years for innovating and improving upon existing interventions. Established and “classical” approaches, materials and techniques have often stood the test of time compared to more innovative and so-called “cutting-edge” technologies. In pediatric dentistry, this has proven to be true, especially when it … Read more
If you are thinking, “this article is not applicable to me”, then please consider the list of questions below: The relevance of this article extends beyond care for persons of disabilities because patients who were once healthy in your dental practice will age and may develop disabilities (temporary or permanent). Access to dental care is … Read more
Identifying the etiology of acute facial swelling in children can be a challenge due to growth and development, complex regional anatomy, and difficulty with obtaining a thorough history. We present a case report from rural Alberta that highlights these challenges. In particular, this case demonstrates the necessity for open communication with the child’s family and … Read more
1. “Is the cleaning really necessary today?” Many parents do not see the benefits of dental prophylaxis as they see it as treatment they can easily do themselves at home. The goal of dental prophylaxis is to remove supragingival plaque, stains, and calculus from the patient’s teeth. It provides an opportunity for oral hygiene instruction … Read more
Following orthodontic treatment, retention is fundamental in maintaining teeth in their corrected positions. Irrespective of the patient’s age, underlying malocclusion, or type of mechanotherapy used, retention is necessary to preserve the final alignment and occlusion. Without retention, there is a natural tendency for teeth to relapse back towards the original malocclusion. This article will highlight … Read more
Oral Health is pleased to share the results of our annual Data Driven Dentistry survey! The purpose of the survey was to understand what dental practices are currently doing to thrive, grow, and prosper, with a focus on themes of technology and AI, marketing, team management, transition planning, and more. We will share the results … Read more
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The other day I had a young patient with severe anxiety in my office for a new patient examination. When the young child entered the waiting room, they were tightly clinging to their mother. Upon first impression, our pediatric dental team was not too optimistic that we were going to be able to even look … Read more
NYU College of Dentistry is introducing a bachelor of science (BS) in dental hygiene with a new concentration in dental science, preparing students for careers as healthcare providers and providing a pathway for those interested in applying to dental school or other graduate health programs. This new degree concentration will follow a rigorous curriculum that includes science, math, … Read more
In a recent interview with the Oral Health Group, Dr. Les Rykiss (Linden Market Dental Centre) and Shawn Peers (Peers Dental) shared their best tips on how old and new dentists can better manage and strategize for their dental practices. In this two-part series, they shed insights on what’s up-and-coming in dentistry, how dentists can … Read more
In a snapshot of around 350 small businesses, B2B firm Clutch found that one in five respondents “selectively” opted to use social platforms like Facebook as their primary online “home” instead of the conventional website.1 Despite some movement on this front, websites are hardly going the way of the dinosaurs. In fact, it is estimated … Read more