THE WHY: Owner’s story Willow Dental is a well-established practice that has been serving dental healthcare to its community for over 50 years. In 2018, its latest owners moved Willow Dental to its most recent location in Mississauga, Ont. Dr. Neil Elman (Principal Dentist) and Lisa Duncan (Hygiene Corporation) share a collaborative strategic alliance that … Read more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story While the world was experiencing a global shutdown, many practicing dentists utilized the luxury of time to explore their entrepreneurial opportunities in dentistry. Due to the many well-understood influences of the pandemic on working associates, the idea of opening a new practice and naming it Confluence Dental came to light. Dr. … Read more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story The journey to open Blueridge Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) began while Dr. Osama Soliman was still in dental school. During fourth year, he was encouraged by a mentor to explore his options for becoming a specialist. One day he found himself observing a surgical procedure being performed in a local hospital … Read more
Darcie Galbriath is back for Weekly Wisdom! Time to discuss space barriers and their function in the layout of your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story T-Dot Dental opened their doors in mid-February 2020. What followed was an almost complete global shutdown to most sectors of society including their newly opened practice. The pandemic was a true test to everyone on how important robust community relationships and a strong strategic business alliance can be in times of … Read more
In this week’s Weekly Wisdom, Darcie Galbraith shares her office design tips when it comes to lighting your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story After 11 years of practice as an associate in Edmonton, AB, Dr. Daniel Kim and his family decided to open their dream practice in the thriving community of Kelowna, BC, which is cradled within a glorious range of mountains in a sanctuary filled with pristine lakes, pine forests, abundant gardens, orchards … Read more
In this week’s Weekly Wisdom video, Darcie Galbraith shares how and why you should be organizing and removing the clutter at your office. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Rebecca Hulbert could see that to meet the needs of the evolving “quality-of-life-centred” dental healthcare consumer, that convenient, multidisciplinary specialty care was needed under one roof. Due to advancements in treatment modalities and technology, local GPs are often diagnosing complex, advanced care treatment plans requiring specialist involvement. These treatment plans … Read more
Weekly Wisdom: Darcie Galbraith discusses how your office space can have a big impact on the success of your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Zina Alkafaji is a pediatric dentist. As a mother of three young children, she and her loving husband share their exciting story of building their dream practice in North Vancouver, BC. Their professional journey with exploring practice ownership began quickly and immediately upon graduating from her dental school in Chicago, … Read more
Darcie Galbraith returns to Weekly Wisdom to discuss the importance of interior design at your dental practice to create the best environment for your staff and your patients! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Mahbod Tabaei built his dream practice “Vita Dentistry” in North York and excitedly opened its doors to serve the community. He owned his first practice in Iran before deciding to move to Canada in 2012 to begin the next chapter of his personal and professional life. He arrived with his … Read more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Canary Dental has a unique story consisting of a hardworking husband and wife team who overcame multiple challenges to build their vibrant dream practice. Dr. Komal Lamba is the principal dentist and co-owner. She is an empowered and fearless female entrepreneur who balanced her business operations, Covid lockdowns and zoning challenges, … Read more
THE WHY: Clinicians’ story Dr. Michael Yang and Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry are the dynamic duo behind M Prosthodontics, the brand-new, contemporary facility that opened in February 2020 just prior to the first COVID-19 shut-down. Their journey started at their current Burlington, On. office, where the two aligned in their goal of opening a space in downtown … Read more
The effects of the lockdowns, layoffs and massive public measures to contain COVID-19 will likely last long after any threat from the virus are gone. For many of our patients, working from home is still a fresh memory and for others it has become the new normal. As a result of spending more time at … Read more
Capitol Dentistry is located in the hustle and bustle of pedestrian traffic of the Yonge and Eglinton area in Toronto. The design of the office was meant to present a strong visual for the passersby to look in, be intrigued by and remember the practice name and location. As this area has a lot of … Read more
Starting and maintaining a dental practice is an exciting step in one’s career but it can also be a huge undertaking. There is a significant deal of planning when it comes to a practice’s design and utility. Additionally, as the concern over climate change continues, many are looking to incorporate more eco-friendly practices and designs … Read more
Located in the mature community of Glenora in central Edmonton, Groove Dental’s experiential design draws cues from the original building dating back to 1953 as well as Bold Interior Design Inc’s travels to the warehouse district of DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) in Brooklyn. It was during a pre-design discovery session where the … Read more
Welland Smiles Dentistry, located in Welland, Ontario, is a 2900-square-foot space offering patients an eight-operatory dental office that is both functional and calming. One of the main goals of Welland Smiles Dentistry is to create a light and welcoming environment for patients visiting their new location. This is achieved by the abundance of natural light … Read more