Are new a recent dental graduate or just generally in need of some words of wisdom? Dr. Howard Glazer shares his top 10 pieces of wisdom as a dentist with 50+ years of experience in the field. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Here are some suggestions to bring newer or evolving services from the sidelines to the front lines, driving a whole new community of patients and profitability in the face of seasonal and market fluctuations.
Selling your dental practice and moving into retirement is often the biggest decision of your career. The following top 10 tax tips highlight key planning areas that can help to manage taxes after you retire.
Word-of-mouth marketing used to be all you needed. But now, everyone turns to Google when they have a question or need a recommendation. Naren Arulrajah, CEO of Ekwa Marketing, tells practice owners what they need to focus on when it comes to digital marketing. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered … Read more
In 2026, which platform do dentists use most? Despite being one of the oldest major social platforms still in widespread use, Facebook remains the clear leader — 87% report having a presence on Facebook, making it the most widely used platform among dental professionals.
Professional conflicts can arise between associate and principal dentists even in the most collegial practices. Josh Koziebrocki, founder of Koziebrocki Law, discusses how to navigate these situations considering some dental clinic conflicts may cause regulatory implications. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
In the evolving landscape of dental acquisitions, earnout clauses have become increasingly prevalent. These arrangements help facilitate transactions, but the incentive structure and post-sale obligations they entail introduce an unexpected dynamic for selling practitioners.
As a dentist, adding before and after photos to your dental website makes complete sense. You want patients to see what’s possible. You want them to look at your work and think “That’s amazing, I want that.” And naturally, you take the kind of photos that show off the actual work. Detailed close-ups of the … Read more
What does your office care about? What are your office values? Dr. James Younger, CEO of TempStars, stresses the fact that you must have office values in place in order to guide your important practice decisions. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Why stop listening to those who discourage you from starting out as a young dentist entrepreneur? Despite what many will tell you, being a young dentist who owns a clinic is not a disadvantage—it is a powerful asset.
With DSOs continuing to grow and multi-location dentistry becoming more common, the operational side of dentistry can’t be treated as secondary. Dentistry isn’t just about great clinical care; it’s also about strong systems.
Who is prepared to admit that, sometimes, they love to “nerd out”? You have to admit, technology can do some pretty cool stuff today. How do you not get enticed by all the shiny new toys out there? We do it at home…and a lot of dentists love to do it in their practice But … Read more
With Clinique Dentaire Des Grandes Rivieres, Dr. Viens envisioned a practice that would reflect the warmth and soulful welcoming vibe of the townspeople and its surrounding rural residents.
For many dental clinicians, retirement is not a date on a calendar—it is a long negotiation between logic and identity. It is a psychological and financial transition, often delayed by the question few dentists say out loud: Who will treat my patients the way I do, or better?
Balance billing occurs when dentists charge patients the difference between the CDCP’s reimbursement rate and the dentist’s standard fee. Whether to balance bill is entirely at the discretion of the practice owner.
Separation and divorce are disruptive on every level. For dentists, there is an added layer of anxiety that often overshadows everything else: what exactly happens to my dental practice?
What You’ll Learn Why your dental SEO feels like it’s not working You did the right things. You built a beautiful website. You wrote service pages. You maybe even published a few blog posts. And now you’re refreshing Google every week wondering why your practice isn’t showing up on page one. Here’s the honest answer: … Read more
How are you keeping up with digital dentistry? Dr. Aisling Whitaker, CEO of DentalHive, shares the importance of staying informed as technology evolves and how you can do this even if you are working in a practice that has not yet adopted the technology. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered … Read more
Dr. Carlo Biasucci joins Dr. Jordan Soll to discuss the evolving landscape of dentistry in Canada, highlighting the decline in solo practitioners. Dr. Biasucci shares advice for dental practice owners to adapt to business challenges and the importance of focusing on leadership, systems, and marketing in order to run a successful modern dental practice. Read … Read more
As Canadians generally enjoy longer, healthier lives, it is essential to acquire and retain the satisfaction and loyalty of older patients by understanding and addressing their unique and evolving needs.