Are you a student or new grad? Then it’s time to find a dental mentor. Fiona Mattrasingh aka @mouthboxx shares how finding a mentor helped her career and gives a few tips for finding a mentor that is the right fit for you and your career goals. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the … Read more
The people closest to an asset often see only its friction, while those willing to step back can see its value more clearly. This pattern shows up everywhere, including dentistry.
U.S. tariffs affect Canadian dental practices in several ways, most notably through higher costs and supplier disruptions. In an Oral Health survey, 21% of respondents reported that tariffs have significantly increased costs and created sourcing challenges.
This is why you’re having cancellations in your hygiene schedule. Dr. Sanya Arora describes the real reason for so many patient cancellations and offers advice for how to handle the patients that are prone to cancelling last minute.
You could be losing thousands of dollars at your practice through theft or fraud. Do you know where the risks lie? Sana Arshad, CEO and Founder of ADC CPA, recommends the areas of your practice that are most vulnerable and best practices for avoiding mismanagement of finances.
One of the trickiest transitions following graduation is managing the relationship with the clinic owner as a fresh-faced associate. Here are three key considerations to support relationships that get off on the right footing.
As health care marketing and communications professionals, the “end goal” with this exercise of assessing your “access” (and more) is to identify those distinctive qualities that make your location stand out favourably.
January 21, 2026, was Bell Let’s Talk Day: a day in Canada dedicated to shining a light on mental health and the very real challenges so many people face. Around that time (or perhaps thanks to the mysterious workings of social media algorithms), I started seeing an unusual number of posts about something that quietly … Read more
Just like there are leaders and followers, there are joiners and non-joiners. This is quite true in our profession when it comes to organized dentistry.
The journey of Dr. Sara Razmavar and her husband, Amirali Kavousian, began in 2017 when they acquired Highland Creek Dental.
Zero-click searches let patients get answers without visiting your website. Learn how AI is changing dental marketing and what practices must do to stay visible in 2026.
Despite growing interest, many dentists remain cautious. When asked whether they had implemented AI-assisted technologies for clinical diagnostics in the past five years, 60% of Canadian dentists said they had not.
While monetary compensation does help, it is not always the number one answer for keeping your dental team happy. Dr. Howard Glazer, a practicing dentist for nearly 50 years, shares other ways you can ensure your team feels fulfilled working at your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight … Read more
As dentistry continues to move toward data-driven decision-making, tools that close the diagnostic gap in hygiene are becoming essential to sustainable practice growth.
“Gamification” is already big business in health care. While historically used in healthcare education, it is increasingly being applied to drive better management of various medical conditions.
Google reviews are no longer just nice to have…they are a must have. Marketing expert Naren Arulrajah, Founder and CEO of Ekwa Marketing, shares why your dental practice’s Google reviews are critical for success. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Oral Health’s recent Data Driven Dentistry survey of practicing Canadian dentists revealed that 55% of respondents are not using AI tools for administrative tasks. This finding demonstrates that despite the hype surrounding AI in dentistry, a significant gap in adoption remains.
Paid ads aren’t “bad,” but they work best when used strategically. Learn when and how dentists can leverage paid advertising—like a scalpel, not a hammer—for better outcomes and ROI.
Educational, patient‑focused content is one of the most powerful tools in dental marketing, helping patients understand their care while strengthening overall health literacy. Keep it simple, specific, positive, and visual—and avoid promotional language—so patients get the clear, actionable guidance they need to feel confident in their next steps.
If you are a new dentist, this one is for you! Josh Koziebrocki, founder of Koziebrocki Law, breaks down one of the first legal documents you may sign in your career: the principal-associate contract.