How landlords take advantage of dentists
Let’s dig into how landlords can take advantage of dentists—and how you can stay flossed and fierce.
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Building a dental legacy: Inside the creation of Maya Dental Clinic’s third location
The name “Maya” Dental Clinic is inspired by the Maya bird of the Philippines, which symbolizes resilience, freedom, and community values that mirror their journey and philosophies of care.
The courage to step out of dentistry into the world of AI startups
People often ask what made me step away from day-to-day dentistry and into the world of AI and tech innovation. It wasn’t a single event but a series of experiences that pushed me to ask, “what if…” and think bigger.
Layered intraoral scanning for longitudinal soft tissue monitoring
Abstract Monitoring peri-implant soft tissue stability has long been hindered by the subjectivity and limitations of traditional methods such as probing, photography, and radiography. Layered intraoral scanning offers a reproducible digital method to detect subtle changes in soft-tissue morphology over time. By superimposing baseline and recall scans, clinicians can identify early shifts in papilla height, … Read more
Dental real estate: What to look for in a location to promote patient growth
When it comes to launching or expanding a dental office or hygiene clinic, one decision can define your future success more than most: location.
Why 500 fresh google reviews beat 500 old reviews every time
Have you ever wondered why some dental practices with fewer total reviews consistently outrank competitors who’ve been collecting testimonials for years? The answer lies in understanding Google’s preference for fresh patient feedback over aging testimonials.
Dealing with the non-compliant child in dental hygiene care
Effective oral hygiene instruction and regular recall appointments provide significant benefits for pediatric patients and are an essential part of the overall treatment plan. But what happens when the child you first meet is non-compliant?
Employee surveys: Your clinic’s best ideas are all around you — waiting to be heard
Your employees can be a gold mine for ideas that can bring your clinic to new heights of operational efficiency, productivity, and performance – including ideas on outreach to patients and on how to better market and communicate the merits of your practice to others in your community. And there may be no better time … Read more
The full patient experience: A 360° view through your patients’ eyes
As dental hygienists, we spend much of our time focusing on clinical care. Yet from your patient’s perspective, their experience extends far beyond the chair.
How a Kitchener–Waterloo hygienist turned compassion and excellence into a nationally recognized career
Luminita Dica, RDH, has been named a 2024 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction winner. She operates Lumi’s Dental Hygiene Care, an independent dental hygiene clinic serving the Kitchener–Waterloo area. Dica graduated from a dental hygiene program in 2008 after returning to school from a previous career as a dental assistant. Since then, patients have come … Read more
The $20,000 phone call most dentists never hear
before you invest in another scanner, marketing campaign, or consultant promising new patients, start with your front desk. Because if your phone calls fail, your marketing dollars and your new technology cannot save you.
Passion, purpose, and professionalism: Reflections of a dental hygiene educator
To my students, past and present: your questions, challenges, and successes have shaped me as an educator and continue to remind me of the privilege of teaching in this profession. “Sweetie, make sure you choose a career that you love, because adults spend a lot of time at work.” – R. Pawelczyk, my dad This simple … Read more
The dental hygienist as an entrepreneur: Turning challenges into opportunities
When I first began practicing dental hygiene, I quickly realized that our profession had incredible potential—but there were also gaps. Voids that left me asking: why isn’t anyone doing something about this? That question became the spark that ignited my entrepreneurial journey. Spotting the voids My first realization was with instrumentation. Early in my career, … Read more
The sweet spot of dental hygiene: Entrepreneurship opportunities
Leadership roles in dental hygiene are often overlooked. Whether it’s being the owner of your own clinic or taking ownership of the practice you work in, your leadership style may be well positioned for entrepreneurship. Leaders are individuals who guide, inspire, and influence others toward a shared vision. They embody traits like integrity, empathy, resilience, … Read more
Confessions from a specialty office: There’s more to collaboration than a referral
To ensure a smooth experience for both the patient being referred and the involved offices, it is crucial to avoid the following mistakes when collaborating with a specialty office.
Thinking outside the OP: Exploring other options in the field of dental hygiene
According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, the average career span of a dental hygienist is 16 years;1 however, anecdotal evidence suggests it may now range between 5 and 7 years. As I enter my 19th year in this profession, I can’t help but feel saddened by this statistic. I have heard many reasons from dental … Read more
Implant-assisted Equipoise system for a maxillary full-arch removable prosthesis: A case report
Implant-assisted removable prostheses (IARPDs) with an equipoise system may offer a balance between function, biomechanics, and patient acceptability.
Impact of medications on osteointegration and implant survival
Dental implants are the preferred treatment for edentulous and partially edentulous patients. Over the past decade there has been an increasing number of dental implants placed in patients each year.1 The longevity of dental implant integration is challenged with the increase in life expectancy. This increase in life expectancy is most often associated with an increase … Read more
Management of prosthetic complications in hybrid implant-supported fixed prostheses
Full-arch, implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (IS-FDP) are a well-established restorative option for the replacement of missing and terminal dentition. There are multiple suprastructure configurations and materials from which clinicians can consider, including acrylic resin to metal, metal-ceramic, monolithic zirconia, and porcelain fused to zirconia prostheses. Frameworks are composed of either titanium alloy, chromium cobalt, or … Read more
Streamlining the full arch implant solution
Abstract There is a growing demand for fixed full arch implant supported restorations.1 The procedures associated with this type of treatment can be daunting due to the complexity of all aspects of this treatment modality, from the initial data gathering and diagnosis to the surgical and prosthetic treatment implementation.2 Recent technology with its associated workflows can streamline … Read more