What happens between a dentist (or any auxiliary) and a patient is shaped by many curious and confounding forces. Confusion between beliefs, actions or words and intent can sometimes be far from what we mean to convey. The slightest adjustment can change the way we are perceived and ultimately impact how we are valued, trusted … Read more
“Leaving the Business Profitably”, helps the maturing dentist transition into a position of strength when planning for the eventual sale of the practice
In recent years, a number of professions across the country have passed regulations allowing their members to incorporate. This has prompted many professionals to ask whether or not incorporation is for them. What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Here is a review of some of the issues to consider when making a decision as to … Read more
In 2008, after practicing for almost 20 years in the historic Medical Arts Building as the St. George Dental Group in Toronto, Drs. Michael Weinberg and Jay Niman faced a difficult and career changing decision. The University of Toronto had purchased the building and all existing tenants were asked to leave as soon as their … Read more
The handpiece often represents a very significant part of the practice activity, and thus, of the practice overhead
Beware of Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers!
According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. … Read more
Collaboration is the key to success for the modern cosmetic dental team. The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 27th Annual Scientific Session, themed, “The Rise of Collaboration,” will provide an opportunity for dental teams to develop and refine their skills together so they can provide their patients with the best oral health care. The conference, … Read more
Current developments in CAD/CAM technology – Intra-oral and extra-oral digitisation – CAD/CAM and digital X-rays in prosthetics and implantology – Wide range of materials for more opportunities in practice and laboratory – a main theme of the IDS Digital high-technology processes increasingly determine the day-to-day work in dental practice and laboratory. This is especially true … Read more
Newswise – Sex hormones may be the biological reason why men are at greater risk than women for destructive periodontitis, an infection of the gums, according to researchers at the University of Maryland Dental School. To establish better management and risk assessment models for periodontal disease, Harlan Shiau, DDS, DMedSc, assistant professor, and Mark Reynolds, … Read more
Sponsorship Will Focus on Oral Cancer Screening Using VELscope Technology
VELscope Vx System Gives Dentists a Cordless, Affordable Way to Detect Oral Cancer
Bring the Team, Share the knowledge… One of the largest one-day comprehensive dental meetings in North America, Winter Clinic promises to deliver a world-class clinical program and trade show. Organized by the Toronto Academy of Dentistry along with the support of the four Toronto Component Societies, Winter Clinic welcomes attendees from across the province and … Read more
There was a time when it took a few minutes to expose a tooth to get a diagnostic image, which meant that patience was a virtue for the patient as well as the clinician. All this was at the expense of the safety of the patient and in many cases the person who exposed the … Read more
Raymond Gist is First African-American President of American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, will donate dental equipment valued at $860,000 to students in the Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) pilot program. Students will use the equipment initially for hands-on clinical training in the program, … Read more
CarieScan Launches CarieScan PRO And Opens North American Office CHARLOTTE, NC- (September 27, 2010) – CarieScan LLC is pleased to announce that they have established their North American presence with a new office in Charlotte, NC. The office is responsible for the sales and marketing of the CarieScan PRO™, sold exclusively through … Read more
First International Cosmetic Dental Conference a Success It was a first. When cosmetic dentistry’s premier organizations – the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental University of Paris Study Group, the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the German Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – gathered to bring the … Read more
Education-in-the-Round Presentation available through live simulcast
