How amazing would it be if you had thousands of knowledgeable and trusted mentors to confer with for each patient? That collective knowledge would undoubtedly raise the level of evidence-based care for your patients. Even better, imagine what that could mean for your case acceptance and overall production. OraQ, an AI-based, clinical decision support system … Read more
A Delhi family of modest meansleft familiarities and flew overseasto a country known for maple treessyrup, snow, and civility.Where hard work promised prosperityand the kids could have opportunities. But none than Fate could foreseehow cruel Canadian kids would beto the young daughter, who was constantlybullied because of her ethnicity;because she was behind academically;because of her … Read more
As a dentist, you’re probably aware of the impact the Income Tax Act has on your life, considering tax is likely your biggest expense. With the average Canadian dentist paying personal tax rates of 43%–50%, taxes drag on dentists’ ability to grow their wealth over time. Understanding how to reduce this drag is crucial in … Read more
Two, Four, Six, Eight! Maximize and Appreciate! In our previous two articles of a three-part series, we shared the two most common ways in which a dental practice is sold, the four ways to maximize your practice’s value, and six critical themes that create a framework to maximize your wealth and minimize your risk. In … Read more
Marketing your dental practice to younger audiences can open new avenues to expand your brand. With social media’s rising popularity, especially among the younger ages of 18 to 25, broadening your online reach can help people in this demographic find the dental care they need, which may turn into leads for your business. To emphasize … Read more
Social platforms such as Facebook have been a hub of society for years, and COVID-19 only cemented the trend. With a steadily growing number of users, most of whom are highly active, it appears to be a marketing goldmine. In reality, it can be a valuable part of your dental marketing plan, but it may … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Stringham Dentistry is a well-established dental practice that has been serving Edmonton, AB residents and its surrounding communities for over 40 years. This second-generation practice was originally opened by Dr. Stringham Senior who was also involved in the construction of the original building. He subsequently transitioned ownership of the practice … Read more
Should parents stay or should they go? Does your office have a policy about parents being in the treatment room with the child? Decades ago, it was recommended that parents stay out of the dental operatory as it was believed that a parent’s anxiety would be transferred to the child.1 Times have changed and so … Read more
Musculoskeletal disorders are unfortunately affecting many dental professionals. A recent systematic review shows the prevalence of general musculoskeletal pain ranging from 64%–93%.⁵ This issue happens as a result of the awkward positions that are held for 6-8 hours during a typical workday. Additionally, there are several other risk factors that come with working in the … Read more
Q: I am an experienced, technically-sound dental hygienist, so why do I have so many periodontitis clients that still have active disease on a three-month maintenance interval? Their plaque control is excellent, there is no detectable subgingival calculus, and I feel I understand endpoint. What am I missing? A: The more experienced you are, the … Read more
When I returned from my first trip over seas since 2019, I realized the true price of what we do for a living. After spending ten days in Italy drinking wine and travelling through the beautiful countryside, I realized that I was tired from how hard I had been working over the last two and … 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 continuing education, the use of dental labs, transition planning and staffing. We will share the … Read more
A 9-year-old female patient visited the orthodontic office for an initial consultation. She presented with a Class II malocclusion, crowding, and high/blocked out canines on the panorex. (Fig. 1A) The patient was placed on a reassessment schedule and returned 16 months later. She presented with an improved arch form that resulted in decreased crowding. A … Read more
We are all aware that treating children in our dental practice can be extremely challenging. Whether it be their inability to sit long enough to complete their dental treatment or their anticipation or generalized anxiety, these factors and many more add to the difficulty in treating our pediatric patients. Not only is the experience difficult … Read more
Dens invaginatus, also known as dens in dente, is an embryological anomaly that occurs during tooth formation. The condition results in invagination of the amelodental structure within the pulp that can look like a ‘tooth within a tooth’ on radiographic evaluation, hence the nomenclature.1 The reported prevalence of adult teeth affected with dens invaginatus is … Read more
Abstract Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a chronic inflammatory condition with unclear etiopathogenesis that presents with recurrent and/or persistent swelling in the orofacial region. This article describes a case of 14-year-old female with a chief complaint of recurrent swelling of the lips, hyperplastic maxillary anterior gingivae, angular cheilitis, and painful linear ulcerations. The lesion was biopsied, … Read more
Odontomas represent the most common odontogenic tumor, with a prevalence that exceeds that of all other odontogenic tumors combined.1 The designation of odontoma as a tumor is misleading; the entity is in fact a hamartoma with limited growth potential. Growth of the lesion ceases following maturation of the lesional tissues.2,3 Odontomas arise from both odontogenic … Read more
INTRODUCTION Can you feel it? We all feel the stress of doing our next endodontic treatment to one extent or another. Why is that?Stress is present because endodontics is the only dental discipline where we “do it in the dark,” and doing dentistry blind is stressful for any dentist. After entering an endodontic root canal … Read more
As a consultant who is exposed to many new technologies, I can sense that this innovation from Lura Health is going to have a significant impact in dentistry. This ingenious company will soon debut a Bluetooth-enabled salivary diagnostic sensor that can be imbedded into orthodontic appliances such as aligners, retainers, and bands, or bonded to … Read more
Patient experience is the most important part of any healthcare business. An excellent experience doesn’t just mean that you are likely to retain a patient – it can also help you to attract more patients through word of mouth. As well as this, all healthcare professionals strive to give the best treatment, and a patient’s … Read more