Earlier this year, Oral Health’s annual “Women in Oral Health Care” webinar took place, moderated by Dr. Sanj Mohanta. A thoughtful conversation was had with guest speakers Dr. Nada Albatish and Dr. Carla Cohn. These are just a few of the key insights from the discussion. Should we even be talking about women in oral … Read more
What led to you working in the dental industry? I moved over from Medtech to dentistry to become a part of the digital dentistry transformation and to get closer to the patient. In addition, a huge selling point was to play an even greater role in bringing more smiles to faces globally and elevating the … Read more
What led to you working in the dental industry? My career started in 1983 when my dentist-husband asked me to be his receptionist. I pivoted from interior designer to the director of first impressions of our practice. Describe your journey to where you are today and the key steps that got you there. The pivotal … Read more
What led to you working in the dental industry? I found my way into the dental industry during the early stages of my career in sales. My motivation was to seek mentorship from a VP within our company, and I seized the opportunity to start in an entry-level position. My passion for sales and the … Read more
Welcome to the last category of management tasks that we will consider for delegation. Over the last 4 months, we have looked at how to delegate tasks in a way that ensures there is ongoing accountability. This is critical to your role as CEO as without that accountability you can never feel confident that you … Read more
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THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Cityplace Dental Group was purchased by a trio of principal dentists who met in dental school. Dr. Murad Zaman, Dr. Sunny Virdi, and Dr. Todd Honcharik often discussed their dream of partnering one day as practice owners. After graduating, they worked as associates in various parts of Rural Manitoba for … Read more
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Cybercrime affects multinational corporations, small businesses like dental offices, and individuals. Technology is essential to our lives, so cybersecurity matters to ALL of us! Cybersecurity Awareness Month aims to raise awareness and empower individuals, teams, and businesses to protect and safeguard patient and employee … Read more
Starting your own dental clinic is a significant step in any dentist’s career. It’s an opportunity to take control of your practice, provide personalized patient care, be your own boss, and build a thriving business. However, it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. There are numerous factors to consider and steps to take to … Read more
Newcom Media Inc · Episode 9 – Protecting Your Practice From Embezzlement Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schult (LS): Hi, everyone. Welcome back to Brush Up, presented by Oral Health Group. The dental podcast where we speak with industry experts to discuss a variety of topics such as technology, finance, and practice management. … Read more
Words matter. Healthcare communications and marketing embody the importance and power of word choice. We generally encourage aligning marketing communications with how you engage with your patients during appointments. So, it is also advised to revisit how you communicate with patients in the first place, especially when using such authentic and helpful word choice and content … Read more
For the second year in a row, hiring and retaining staff ranked number one as the biggest challenge dentists are facing. So, what can be done to improve this issue and ease your stress as a practice owner? You most likely already have a handle on your practice’s branding, which you use to attract patients. … Read more
Dr. Sam Kherani Chief Dental Officer at 123Dentist How do you measure success? I refer to the two important aspects: What steps or actions do you take to manage stress? Enjoying the outdoors (hiking, skiing, etc.), getting good sleep, and regular strength training and cardio are my favourite ways to manage stress. What is your … Read more
Good news! We are coming close to the end of our series of blogs on creating accountability through delegation. Today, we will discuss the second last category I have for you. And after that, I will close it out with a few final comments. Last month, we took our CEO minds to those tasks where … Read more
Cybercrime poses an increasingly serious threat to dental clinics. If patient data has been impacted by a cyber-attack (such as a ransomware event), it may be impossible to provide dental treatment safely. If a dental office’s IT systems or procedural defences fail, knowing how to react to a cyberattack becomes vitally important. Hoping for the … Read more
As a new school year starts afresh, it may be high time to send your practice’s website “back to school,” too! A modest refresh may be all that is needed to get your website up to speed. Or, a more substantive overhaul may breathe new life into your practice. Whatever you do, no website update … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Dr. Ramzi Haddad’s journey began in 1982 in the United Kingdom, where he completed a fellowship in Oral Surgery. After 14 years of practice in various GP and Oral Surgery settings, his wife Sima inspired them to move to Canada, where they have since raised two lovely children and grown … Read more
Breaking Bad fans are well-acquainted with Walter White’s drastic transformation from a high school chemistry teacher to a meth kingpin after his cancer diagnosis. Had Walter been properly insured, the entire plot of Breaking Bad would never have unfolded. This example paints a vivid picture for dentists on the importance of insurance in protecting themselves … Read more
The number one concern for most dental practices in North America is keeping the office staffed with quality employees. Staffing is quickly becoming a national issue in modern dentistry, with over 90% of dental offices placing the greatest emphasis on staff retention and the happiness of current employees. As the demand for quality oral healthcare … Read more
