Office Space: Uxbridge Dental Suites

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THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Dr. Ramzi Haddad’s journey began in 1982 in the United Kingdom, where he completed a fellowship in Oral Surgery. After 14 years of practice in various GP and Oral Surgery settings, his wife Sima inspired them to move to Canada, where they have since raised two lovely children and grown … Read more

Molar Meets Meth: Insurance Lessons for Dentists from “Breaking Bad”

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Breaking Bad fans are well-acquainted with Walter White’s drastic transformation from a high school chemistry teacher to a meth kingpin after his cancer diagnosis. Had Walter been properly insured, the entire plot of Breaking Bad would never have unfolded. This example paints a vivid picture for dentists on the importance of insurance in protecting themselves … Read more

Stress Management is Mental Floss

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There are many preventative measures you can take to avoid letting mental stress get away from you as a dentist or dental hygienist, forming a kind of mental plaque. Just like telling your patients to clean their interdental spaces, it’s highly important to take your own advice, and apply it to your mind. You have … Read more

How Dental Hygienists Can Promote Sustainability in Dental Practices

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Sustainability in dental practices is a growing concern as we move towards global initiatives for a greener future. The significance of sustainability in dental practices extends beyond the immediate clinical setting. As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for healthcare services, particularly dental hygiene care. This surge in demand places unprecedented … Read more

Change for the Better: Can a Hygienist Be ‘Too Rough?’

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Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? Can a hygienist be ‘too rough?’ It depends on which client you ask. Challenge: As a dentist, I take pride in having an exceptional team of dental hygienists. Nevertheless, one team member consistently receives a high … Read more

Words of Wisdom

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The best advice comes from people who have lived it, so we asked a few of our editorial board members to share their words of wisdom as you embark upon your dental career. Gary Glassman, DDS, FRCD(C) Congratulations on your graduation and entering the world of dentistry! Here are some words of wisdom to help … Read more

Charting Your Path to Practice Ownership: Navigating Triumphs and Trials

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Navigating the path to dental practice ownership is a journey that blends rewarding triumphs and challenging trials. It requires careful evaluation of financial potential, personal preparedness, and the development of resilience. This article will explore the multifaceted aspects of transitioning from being an associate to owning your own dental clinic. Drawing from real-life case studies, … Read more

A New Dentist’s Path to Financial Success

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The opportunity today is that Canadian borders do not bind you, and you don’t have to only go to your local dental school. Prospective dental students today can pick from domestic and accredited international programs and return to Canada to practise dentistry. But this poses new and costly concerns of a financial nature whereby they … Read more

Top 5+ Things for New Dentists to Know About Starting Their Own Practice

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Congratulations! We know how excited you are to embark on your own practice. Due to rising prices, constrained supply, and an overall “seller’s market” for dental practices, choosing this fork in the road can make considerable practical sense . And take it from me, this path can be incredibly rewarding. There is nothing quite like … Read more

From First Paycheck to Financial Freedom: A Comprehensive Guide for New Dentists

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The exhilaration of receiving your first paycheck as a newly minted dentist is an unforgettable milestone. After years of rigorous training and sacrifices, you finally reap the rewards of your dedication. However, to truly flourish financially and professionally, developing a comprehensive financial blueprint is essential. Here, we explore seven critical steps to navigate your financial … Read more

What’s On Your Tray?

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Keep Your Most Important Instrument Sharp with these Tips Where would we be if, suddenly, we could not communicate with each other? Life as we know it would grind to a halt – businesses could not run, traffic could not flow, and families and livelihoods and dreams would never be the same. Communication is the … Read more

Dentists: Lifelong Learners

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We are truly fortunate for a career in dentistry, which is dedicated to pursuing continuing education. Albert Einstein said it best, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” Although the formal training of dental school may be behind you, your experiential training now starts. Whether it be staying current with the latest literature, sharpening, and … Read more

The Evolving Journey of Implant Dentistry

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As dentists, when considering tooth replacement for our patients, dental implants are top of mind. They are a stable and durable treatment modality, considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. Dental implants have come a long way since the Toronto Conference in 1982 and the initial work of Dr. Brånemark. The variety in modalities, be … Read more

Cellerant Announces 2023 Best of Class Hygiene Awards

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Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Awards debuted in 2009, focusing on the remarkable products that set standards for dentists. Recognizing that hygienists are a vital part of oral health care, I launched the Best of Class Hygiene Awards three years ago. This coveted honour applauds innovative technologies, materials, and other solutions that optimize hygiene treatment. … Read more

Maintenance Appointments for a Full Arch Implant-supported Prosthesis

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Abstract A full arch, implant-supported fixed prosthesis can be successfully used to rehabilitate an edentulous arch. Despite high success rates, biological complications due to peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis can threaten the survival of one or more of the implants, and may result in prosthesis failure with devastating consequences for the patient. In order to minimize … Read more

Carious Lesions: How Should We Remove and Restore Them?

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I don’t know what to do. I feel like an idiot for admitting that after practicing dentistry for over 20 years. My 12-year-old patient has a large carious lesion on the occlusal of tooth 46. Should I remove all the caries and risk pulp exposure? Is it okay if I leave some caries behind? What … Read more

3D Reconstruction of Complex Bony Defects with Autogenous Bone – Clinical Cases Review

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Trauma to teeth and the dentoalveolar process may result in a ridge defect that preclude straightforward implant therapy of the patient. After tooth loss, bone resorption is irreversible, leaving the area without adequate bone volume for successful implant treatment.1 Ridge defects may also present after periodontal or endodontic infection or associated to congenitally missing teeth. … Read more