The Holidays are a time of year for celebration. Time to spend with family and friends. It can also be a time of reflection. Many of us will look back on “the year that was” to celebrate our successes. We will also use it as a time to look forward to the year ahead and … Read more
Share Your Smile Stories is a series by the Oral Health Group that features inspiring stories from oral health professionals. Dental phobias are very real! I have a few clients who suffer from it due to past traumatic experiences. One in particular has a very severe case. A few years back he took a chance … Read more
Your patients hold the internet in the palms of their hands, quite literally. The popularity of mobile has been growing rapidly for over a decade, and it passed desktop computers years ago. As you probably know, Google has kept up with the times, transitioning to a mobile-first ranking system. Just a few years ago, you … Read more
Trade shows for any industry can be exhausting and overwhelming, but they are essential marketing tools for professionals of all sorts — including dental professionals. Conferences enable you to see the latest products, watch live demonstrations, and meet various exhibitors. They’re also a great way to get your brand known with other like-minded people who … Read more
Everyone deserves to receive dental care and have it be accessible to them. In fact, having a healthy mouth is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. However, sometimes finding the right dental care can be difficult, especially for veterans. As a dentist who has been practicing for nearly 20 years and a veteran myself, I am … Read more
Searching for jobs in your area Searching for your first associateship position is a difficult task because all graduating students are applying for the limited pool of jobs at the same time. In Ontario there are a few sites that are helpful for scouting out job posts- Indeed, Oral Health Group and the dental school … Read more
Now that my last blog introduced you to the idea of discussing those forbidden, dental “birds and bees”, it is time to get into what that really means for you. You will recall that I ended that blog instructing you to do two things: i) schedule your team meetings for the rest of this year; … Read more
As one gets older, more and more challenges arise when it comes to having a healthy mouth. When patients are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dental care becomes even more difficult. However, everyone deserves to receive proper oral care as it is essential to overall health and wellbeing. As a dentist who has been practicing for … Read more
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Dental Professionals should aim to teach soon-to-be parents about oral hygiene practices for their new baby even before the teeth arrive. It is common practice to make time to discuss the oral health status of a mother during pregnancy. As we are all familiar with the risks associated with poor oral health and pregnancy, such … Read more
How would you find the best place to get a haircut, eat lunch, or have your car repaired? Most likely, the answer is Google. You know that a quick search will yield a short list of top-rated local businesses nearby, with the ability to see reviews, travel distance, services offered, and more. People in search … Read more
We probably all remember listening to the music of our parents when we were kids. Some of it we liked…others, not so much. My parents grew up in the juke box/malt shop era, so 50’s rock and roll was part of my childhood. One of the songs I recall opened with the line “Let me … Read more
Share Your Smile Stories is a series by the Oral Health Group that features inspiring stories from oral health professionals. For a number years I worked in a public health dental clinic, providing preventative services to children and youth that could not afford care at private dental office. These families were so grateful for the … Read more
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You check on your 5 year old before heading to bed and can hear her snoring, yet again. You wonder if it’s just her allergies? You think to yourself, will it ever pass? You remember the conversation you had with your doctor at the last appointment when you were reassured that the enlarged tonsils were … Read more
The digital sphere has become the focus for marketing across industries, especially over the last few years. However, marketing brochures continue to have their own place, especially in the real estate and medical sectors. For dentists with private practices, a marketing brochure is an excellent tool for reaching out to potential patients. Handing out brochures … Read more
Maybe you are fresh out of dental school, and ready to open an office. More likely, you’ve been working for someone else for a while, and are ready to strike out on your own. Either way, the idea of marketing a brand-new dental practice can be daunting. With no established reputation or patient base, there … Read more
Welcome to September! After what we hope was a great summer for you, it is time now to look ahead to the future. The first step is always to see how your practice has performed thus far in 2019 with a view to a great push in the final quarter. Then you need to focus … Read more
Interested in contributing to Oral Health Group’s dental blog? Email marley@newcom.ca for more information!
Finding the right platforms for your business is essential. You want to be present and have a voice in the right place. For this, you need to know your audience and where they are online. Social media platforms are growing and often overlooked by dental practice owners. Dental offices are local by nature, you should … Read more