Picture this: A temp dental hygienist walks into an unfamiliar practice, feeling nervous yet determined to do their best. They are given minimal instructions, a quick overview, and shown to an operatory they have never worked in before. With barely 20 minutes to prepare, they catch their breath just as their first patient arrives. Is … Read more
First impressions are critical in dental practices across both the U.S. and Canada. The reception area sets the tone for a patient’s entire experience. Patients often form lasting opinions about your practice before they even meet the dental staff, basing these judgments on the environment they encounter. In fact, according to industry data, 20% of … Read more
Retired dentist Dr. James Vassallo reveals what his biggest fear was when selling his practice and how his dental lawyer helped with the process. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
The new year is arguably the most wonderful time of the year. You have the opportunity to start afresh, to shake off all of the cobwebs and the disappointments of the outgoing year. Developing an editorial calendar is one of the best things you can do for your personal and practice growth. Training and clinical … Read more
Oral Health is thrilled to introduce the first look at our Data Driven Dentistry series for 2025. After surveying dentists themselves over the past few years, we decided to return to surveying Canadian dental patients, which we have only ever done once before back in 2019. Our goal with the collected data is to start a … Read more
Welcome to 2025! This is it…”your year.” The year everything will be different. You have spent countless hours identifying the issues you want to improve in your practice. That work has enabled you to devise the perfect plan to fix all that is wrong in it. Now it is time to put that plan into … Read more
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I usually write about cybersecurity, phishing attacks, ransomware, and network vulnerabilities—but January is Privacy Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to review the challenges of privacy in the dental office. As a Certified Information Privacy & Security Professional working in dentistry for over 20 years, I know you’re often overwhelmed by different types of … Read more
There’s a huge difference between delegation and what I call real leverage, and if you don’t get this right, it’ll cost you. Traditional delegation? It’s a trap—flawed, weak, and it leaves you cleaning up messes you never should’ve had to deal with in the first place. Let’s dive into why delegation is failing you and … Read more
The why: Background story In Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Le 32 Clinique Dentaire stands as a testament to Dr. Jennifer Seidler’s passion and vision for practice excellence. Her path to dentistry took an adventurous route where during her CEGEP post-secondary education she was initially exploring veterinary medicine. She quickly discovered that it wasn’t fully her calling but still … Read more
As another year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on how far you’ve come in your dental practice and think about where you’d like to go next. Goal setting is essential in any business, but for dental professionals, it’s particularly important to regularly check in on practice goals to ensure continued … Read more
Natasha Pelley, owner of the mobile clinic SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile, recently appeared in a Hygiene Spotlight Q&A. As someone who travels to rural areas providing dental care with her mobile clinic, she provided some advice for other dental hygienists hoping to start their own mobile clinic, or clinic in general. Do your research: Reach out to … Read more
Melissa Summerfield speaks with Dr. Jordan Soll, Chairman of Oral Health’s Editorial Board, about the upcoming Brush Up on Business series, an offshoot of the Brush Up Podcast with an emphasis on the business of dentistry. In each episode, Dr. Soll will interview an industry expert to provide our viewers with essential knowledge for running … Read more
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Even the most successful businesses and practices among us have slowdowns. Everything from national holidays to signature local events that occur every year can play a role in lacklustre traffic. It is important not to dread these normal ebbs and flows nor to panic unless the slowdown truly comes as a surprise. As we will … Read more
Tips for avoiding burnout in dentistry There are many reasons why most dentists agree their career leaves them feeling burned out, from daunting administrative tasks to dealing with difficult staff members. We explored some ways to handle burnout, such as by delegating tasks, finding your passion, and connecting with your community. Who should be in … Read more
“Nobody on my team can make decisions on their own!’ “Everyone comes to me with questions about how to do the simplest tasks!” Do these complaints sound familiar? Too many dentists I talk to tell me it is impossible for them to focus on growing their practice because they are constantly interrupted by team members … Read more
As an internationally trained dentist, moving to Canada can feel like both a significant career leap and a personal milestone. It’s an exciting opportunity to bring your unique skills and experiences to a new landscape, where you can grow and make a real difference in people’s lives. However, it’s also completely normal to feel overwhelmed … Read more
The why: Background story In 2013, just one year after completing his studies at the University of Colorado, Dr. David Walt founded Walt Orthodontics in Vaughan, Ontario. His personal journey to orthodontics began unexpectedly during dental school when he required a significant jaw surgery. This experience sparked an interest in learning to provide patients with proactive, … Read more
The holiday season, while filled with festivities, often brings unique stressors that can affect both dental professionals and their patients. For providers, the increased demand for appointments before the year’s end can lead to longer hours, fatigue, and heightened stress. At the same time, patients may grapple with financial pressures, or feelings of loneliness and … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Natasha Pelley, owner of the mobile clinic, SnuggleTooth Smile Mobile. Natasha travels to rural areas of Newfoundland to provide dental care to underserved areas with the help of her dog, Millie. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? … Read more