For many owners, the coming year will feel harder not because dentistry in Canada has stopped working, but because inefficiencies that were once tolerable are becoming expensive.
Burnout is a silent health and productivity killer. One day you’re managing fine, the next you’re staring at your schedule, wondering how you’ll make it through another packed afternoon of procedures. Your loyalty to precision work, patients, and that stack of lab cases begins to waver. The World Health Organization calls it an occupational phenomenon … Read more
I was unsure of where my career would go and how to direct my life. I wish someone told me that what I was feeling was normal—that I was feeling the new grad blues.
Fear is your friend If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend listening to the January 5, 2026, edition of The Current on CBC, which features an interview with Joe MacInnis. At 88 years old, Dr. MacInnis has lived a life most of us could not imagine. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s pre-eminent underwater researchers, his … Read more
Dr. James Younger, CEO of TempStars, shares some advice for those in the dental job market right now. While focusing on the interview questions being posed to you is important, make sure you are also asking questions on your own behalf to ensure the office is the right fit for you. Subscribe to Oral Health’s … Read more
The hidden privacy risks inside every dental practice and how to fix them before they hurt Dentistry runs on routine: regular cleanings, recall reminders, daily sterilization logs, and those little timers beeping away in the operatories. But there is one checkup that almost every practice forgets: a privacy checkup. Unlike clinical risks, privacy risks do … Read more
How-to guides for dental patients can be one of the most effective ways to support healing, improve oral health literacy and build long-term patient trust—well beyond the dental chair.
From dental school in Iran to a purpose-built clinic in the Greater Toronto Area, two dentists share how vision, design and resilience shaped Family Dentist Tree.
Are your team meetings focused on production goals and cancellations, or are you actually training your team on how to communicate value beyond insurance?
Jackie Joachim, COO of ROI Corporation, and Dr. Soll discuss the current state of the dental practice market, providing insights for any dentists looking to buy or sell a practice in the near future. Jackie also discusses interest rates and how the CDCP may be affecting offers. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 34 – Dental … Read more
Wondering why new patients aren’t calling? They’re not calling anyone. Learn how Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z each expect to book dental appointments differently.
Oral Health is pleased to introduce a first look at the Data Driven Dentistry series for 2026. After surveying Canadian dental patients last year, we have returned to surveying practicing Canadian dentists to reveal the trends taking place within the profession. Our goal with this collected data is to encourage dental practice owners to reflect … Read more
The dental profession takes a toll on your physical body. For those who want to stay in this profession for a long time, Dr. Aisling Whitaker, CEO of DentalHive, shares some key advice for taking care of your own physical health. (Get a pair of loupes!) Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest … Read more
Patient surveys are key to improving oral health experiences, driving satisfaction and loyalty with measurable ROI. Effective surveys should be simple, concise, aligned with patient preferences, and integrated into broader marketing strategies to highlight strengths and address areas for improvement.
The demands and expectations for oral health care professionals are increasing. Patients are seeking high-quality care and personalized attention and education at an affordable cost
Staying connected with patients is essential for providing high quality oral healthcare. Dental practices thrive when communication is clear, relationships are strong, and patients feel informed about their treatment plans. Engagement supports better outcomes by helping individuals understand their oral health needs and feel confident about reaching out when concerns arise. Communication that builds trust … Read more
Just because you graduate, doesn’t mean you need to stop contact with your classmates. Fiona Mattrasingh aka @mouthboxx shares the many benefits of staying in touch with your peers, from job opportunities to advanced knowledge, as you go down different pathways in your careers.
Here is a round up of highlights from the Data Driven Dentistry stories that were released this year, including stats about AI, the CDCP, and more.
It’s been fascinating watching the dental conversations circulating on social media lately. Depending on which thread you stumble into, you might think dentistry is either booming, burning, or just quietly trying to remember where it put its loupes. On one side of the discussion, after what felt like a brief hiatus from their aggressive growth … Read more
This article explores best practices for specialists to effectively network with general dentists and generate consistent referrals.