Oral Health Group extends its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and colleagues of Henry Doyle, who was not only a valued customer but also a dear friend and a prominent leader in the dental community. We received the news of his unexpected passing with heavy hearts. Henry’s contributions were immeasurable as a long-standing … Read more
Roy’s style was unassuming. He started his first sales job, riding the street cars in Toronto, selling burs to dentists. This hard graft, bottom-up trajectory into the business of dentistry instilled in him a humility that allowed him to be hugely successful. In 1948, at 18 years old, Roy started at the Associated Dentists Co-operative … Read more
As an OMF surgeon, my patients often ask for liquid medications due to difficulty swallowing large pills. There is now a product on the market that allows my patients to take their vitamins via toothpaste, though antibiotics have yet to find a way into toothpaste. But wait, can you really get a significant amount of vitamins … Read more
In a profession dedicated to maintaining the brightest of smiles, a stark trend has emerged that is casting a shadow on the field of dental hygiene. Numerous dental hygienists are resigning from dental practices that they have worked at for years. The cause behind this surge in resignations are multifaceted, and in this article, we … Read more
I recall feeling thrilled after discussing a program that raises awareness about hearing loss. Seeing that a company was willing to provide closed captioning for the course was heartening. I had hoped that more companies would follow suit as awareness about hearing loss grows, but unfortunately, that has not been the case. I still have … Read more
Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? The challenge: As a new graduate I am having a hard time integrating the techniques and standards I learned in school into our practice, particularly with some resistance from more senior hygienists. The solution: Navigating differences … Read more
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in an era of transformative technological advances that are rewriting the rules in almost every sphere, dentistry included. The real question for Canadian dentists is not whether to adopt but how to integrate these changes meaningfully into practice while being conscious of ethical and practical considerations. This edition … Read more
Many technologies compete, but only the most exceptional catch the attention and praise of Cellerant Consulting’s panel of prominent dental technology leaders. These companies’ clinical tools and business solutions make every aspect of contemporary practice more effortless, efficient, and effective. That translates to streamlined business and improved patient care. Here are the 2023 winners: Amplify … Read more
Canadian explorer Adam Shoalts, often called “Canada’s Indiana Jones,” has gone on remarkable expeditions through the wild Arctic and other remote areas. Shoalts often embark on canoe expeditions with minimal resources and may go months without seeing others. His adventures shed light on how challenging conditions and limited resources can affect oral health practices during … Read more
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) remains one of the most serious and challenging oral complications following radiation-based head and neck cancer treatment. It is a severely delayed radiation-induced injury characterized by non-healing, bone tissue necrosis for at least three months.3 The most common site affected by ORN to occur is the mandible,5 where its incidence is between 2 … Read more
This article will explore the essential considerations for dentists when treating patients on clozapine therapy. Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects approximately one percent of Canadians.1 Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking and behaviour. There are many antipsychotics available. However, about 30% of patients fail to respond to two or more of them … Read more
Dietary Protein, Canada’s Food Guide and Health We all know that dietary protein is integral for our health, keeping our muscles strong. But what about our oral health? Does dietary protein have a role in the health of our gums and teeth? Does the source of the protein matter? The question around protein source, plant … Read more
Seven out of ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, making gum disease and resulting tooth loss the two biggest threats to oral health.1 Gum disease –and the resulting tooth loss– are associated with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.2-6 This may occur partly because, with fewer … Read more
Abstract Behcet’s disease is a rare autoimmune disorder with nonspecific clinical manifestations that can pose diagnostic challenges for healthcare professionals. This article describes a case in which an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool (ChatGPT), an advanced language artificial intelligence model, played a pivotal role in aiding a periodontist in diagnosing a patient with Behcet’s disease. The … Read more
Soft tissue grafting procedures have long been used to help manage gingival recession defects. Initially, the approach was to use autogenous, full-thickness, palatal soft tissue grafts to increase the width and thickness of keratinized tissue to minimize the progression of recession and improve patient comfort.1 Subsequent introduction of the de-epithelialized, palatal connective tissue graft (CTG) … Read more
As the world evolves, so does dentistry. What were the most important aspects of running a successful practice years ago may have changed. Let’s do a check-in and look at the top three things that make a dental practice successful now, according to practising dentists. Good patient follow-up: Of course, you need patients to show … Read more
Dr. Maurice Asseraf Centres Dentaires Lapointe, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The indispensable technology for my work is digital radiology. Instantaneous radiography yields a superior, more precise image quality, all without the need for toxic development agents harmful to both individuals and the environment. Digital radiology facilitates … Read more
Earlier this year, Oral Health’s annual “Women in Oral Health Care” webinar took place, moderated by Dr. Sanj Mohanta. A thoughtful conversation was had with guest speakers Dr. Nada Albatish and Dr. Carla Cohn. These are just a few of the key insights from the discussion. Should we even be talking about women in oral … Read more
What led to you working in the dental industry? I moved over from Medtech to dentistry to become a part of the digital dentistry transformation and to get closer to the patient. In addition, a huge selling point was to play an even greater role in bringing more smiles to faces globally and elevating the … Read more
What led to you working in the dental industry? My career started in 1983 when my dentist-husband asked me to be his receptionist. I pivoted from interior designer to the director of first impressions of our practice. Describe your journey to where you are today and the key steps that got you there. The pivotal … Read more