Newcom Media Inc · Episode 2 – Integrating And Training Staff On Technology Subscribe: Read the audio transcript below: Dr. Luisa Schuldt (LS): Welcome to the latest edition of Brush Up, brought to you by Oral Health. I am Dr. Luisa Schuldt, your host for today. I am a dual specialist certified in both prosthodontics … Read more
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an estimated four million Americans have Sjögren’s, a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Characterized by extensive dryness in the mouth and around the eyes, other complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies, and lymphomas. Do we know how to support and manage this? Sjögren’s … Read more
When I discovered CAD/CAM technology more than 10 years ago, I was amazed at the technological world that I was entering. It was novel and it was creative; but it was also rather daunting. My student years had provided some abstract images of various scanners and milling machines that were available at that time, but … Read more
The original Hippocratic Oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history, dates back to the fourth century B.C. A 1943 translation of the Oath reads, “What I may see or hear in the course of the treatment or even outside of the treatment … I will keep to myself.” Much has changed in the 2,500 years … Read more
Part 2 – A Two Part Series Part 1 of this article introduced the benefits of several third-party software integrations. Part 2 continues by describing additional applications. Recall management The most effective applications target overdue and inactive hygiene patients with progressive messaging (multiple touch points) as their overdue (perio, recall and insurance interval) status changes. … Read more
In this addition to Weekly Wisdom, Alex Zlatin tells us what is needed to have efficient digital security for a dental practice in order to be protected from ransomware and malware attacks. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!
Like most other healthcare niches, dental and oral care facilities and experts have started to adopt mobile apps. Many dental care facilities have started to utilize mobile apps to the advantage of dental care treatment and practices. There is no surprise that we already have several great applications that are offering superb utility and exceptional … Read more
The July edition of Oral Health regularly highlights new products, new techniques, and new technologies. These are the innovations that improve our patients’ oral and general health, and make clinical dentistry better, faster, and easier. Inventive approaches make the practice of dentistry more exciting, something to look forward to each and every day. It should … Read more
Many of you may have noticed the recent trend in my blogs where I have been focusing on how technological evolution is impacting dentistry. While I could never be mistaken for a “techie”, the idea of considering how innovation is changing our behaviour is fascinating to me. While it is easy to get lost in … Read more
Many markets across Canada are experiencing a serious shortage in qualified team members across all positions. Whether you are looking for a dental assistant, hygienist or admin team member, gone are the days of having multiple candidates to choose from. For many offices, the result of this shortage has been higher wages (the laws of … Read more
My last blog on the legalization of cannabis did alter my recent focus on how technologies, not yet widely used in dentistry, are making their way into our industry. For some, “new” technology is a source of stress. It “de-personalizes” service at a time when offices are trying to emphasize their unique and personal, patient … Read more
Dentacare is the second developed tool, serving the mission of Dentacoin, after the successfully launched Trusted Review Platform. The Dentacare Mobile app aims to form long-lasting dental care habits through an intensive 3-month program in an engaging gamified environment. Through reminders, notifications, voice navigation, music accompaniment and tutorials, users are supported on the road to improving their … Read more
Your dental patients are on the go, and they take the internet with them. They are using mobile devices to view your website, check their schedules, and contact your office. Why not make it easy for them with your very own mobile app? WHY YOU NEED AN APP You are always looking for new ways … Read more
Dental video just went mobile with the new Futudent Recording App for Android. Futudent is pleased to release the new app which makes tether-free filming possible for all EduCam users, old and new. The new app finally make it easy to film your work wherever you want from your own point of view, without needing to … Read more
Think nobody’s looking at your practice website’s “About Us” page? Think again! The About page is typically one of the most-visited parts of a dental website. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to build trust and share your practice’s story. Coming up with the perfect way to introduce yourself is tough. Whether you’re talking with … Read more
February is known to be a “blue” month, but we saw some great interactions on our social media from our readers and followers! While our February issue of Oral Health focused on anesthesia (a popular topic in the news recently), Oral Hygiene featured a wide range of topics. Check out the list below to see … Read more
Dr. Uche Odiatu takes us through our newest segment of Best Practices by looking at digital dentistry and its impact on your patients and practice. While recognizing some challenges, he administers the reason why digital dentistry is an essential part of your practice. Watch last week’s Best Practices video: Digital Dentistry with Martin Guibord Read … Read more
Most practicing medical professionals recognize that if they do good work for patients and build a well-known reputation, their practice will thrive. However, in this highly digital era, that is only growing with time, your website is another key factor in the success of your practice or clinic. Now more than ever, potential patients are … Read more