Dentistry as a profession has experienced much change in the past five years. The economy has also changed immensely in that period. Following suit, the value and sale price of dental practices in the Canadian marketplace has also seen the pendulum swing in both directions. A rise in values as interest rates fell in 2020 … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Henday Dental is a start-up located in Edmonton, Alberta. It is the brain child of two enthusiastic partners, Dr. Dwayne Olatonade and Dr. Aqib Shirazi. This beautiful practice opened its doors in August 2023. Dr. O began his entrepreneurial journey in 2017 as a sole owner of his first practice … Read more
Feeling “stuck”? Maybe these ideas can help you elevate: BE Present – We’re programmed to constantly be DO-ing. Work. Gym. Cook. Clean. Shop. Friends. Family. Travel. Repeat. But this doesn’t bring inner peace or outer wish fulfilment. Time to re-program! Devote time every day to being absolutely still (meditate, pray, etc.). You’ll stop yourself from … Read more
Learn more about dental technology, office design, financial tips, and more in the 2023 highlight reel for the Brush Up Podcast. These are some of the best moments from the first 10 episodes. Thanks for listening throughout the year! Listen to the full episodes. Read the audio transcript below: Dr. James Younger: So part of … Read more
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Saving taxes involve planning and taking action before the tax savings window closes. Trying to save taxes when completing your personal or corporate tax returns is often too late, like closing the barn door after the horses have left. There are tax planning and saving ideas dentists should consider implementing before 2024. 1. Alternative Minimum … Read more
How to audit and improve content to fight dental fears We all know that you and your friendly, non-judgmental team are nothing to fear! However, studies like this could make you wonder: How many potential patients never make it to our office because the very idea of visiting a dentist is a panic attack-inducing prospect? The patients you actually … Read more
Let’s be totally honest, you are the CEO of your practice. Perhaps you are a reluctant CEO, as I recently heard one speaker describe it. But you are the CEO! And great CEOs understand they cannot do it all alone. They need a team to help them. For the last five months, my blogs have … Read more
This month we wanted to look at how valuable the hygiene department is for a successful dental practice. We tend to agree with the 48% of dentists who consider an outstanding hygiene department essential for success, since hygienists help diagnose the amount of dentistry needs to be done and, therefore, increase revenue. When looking at … Read more
Dr. Francois Lechner Founder of Prisma Dentistes, Montreal, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The iTero scanner with the NIRI function is the piece of equipment I couldn’t live without in 2023. It gives me the opportunity to quickly demonstrate to the patient the issues that need to … Read more
O, Canada, how we have grown with small- and mid-sized businesses! As per the BDC, organizations with 99 or fewer employees account for 98% of businesses in our country. Almost 750,000 fellow entrepreneurs reportedly contribute 52% of our GDP. Taking an even deeper dive, dentists account for upwards of 24,000 of those sector-specific professionals. One … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Honce Dentistry is thrilled to open their recently relocated, beautifully-designed office in Kelowna, BC. Dr. Mark Honce graduated from dental school in 2001. After working with his father as an associate for many years, he took the opportunity to purchase the practice outright in 2010. His father had been a … Read more
Patient retention is a critical aspect of any healthcare practice. Beyond providing effective treatment, maintaining a strong, long-term relationship with patients is the key to their well-being and the success of your clinic. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to keep patients engaged and satisfied, preventing them from drifting away after their treatment is complete. … Read more
The digital age has given patients unprecedented access to medical information. While this empowerment is valuable, it also introduces new challenges for physicians. Dealing with patients who come armed with their own “Google-diagnosed” insights can be tricky. In this article, we discuss strategies for doctors to navigate these situations with professionalism and efficacy, while fostering … Read more
In 2023, there’s a lot of competition in the field of dentistry, and there are also high standards to meet to ensure the health and satisfaction of your patients. That’s why you must find the best dentists, dental hygienists, and dental office managers for your practice. These four steps will put you on the right … Read more
The path to a profitable, productive, high-performance, and happy practice Psychological safety. This term largely refers to the perception of comfort that individuals have in freely being and expressing themselves without fear of repercussions and other negative responses to their self-expression. In the workplace, psychologically-safe teams within organizations are not afraid of taking risks or challenging … Read more
As the world evolves, so does dentistry. What were the most important aspects of running a successful practice years ago may have changed. Let’s do a check-in and look at the top three things that make a dental practice successful now, according to practising dentists. Good patient follow-up: Of course, you need patients to show … Read more
Dr. Maurice Asseraf Centres Dentaires Lapointe, Quebec What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? The indispensable technology for my work is digital radiology. Instantaneous radiography yields a superior, more precise image quality, all without the need for toxic development agents harmful to both individuals and the environment. Digital radiology facilitates … Read more
