I may not be the right person to speak to you about early detection leading to better outcomes. My sister died of cancer two months ago. Early detection of bilateral breast cancer, in the end, did not lead to a good outcome. Like the person Jo-Anne Jones writes about in her article this month, my … Read more
Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA; Date: Aug. 2-5, 2009; Website:www.ifed2009.org for meeting info and online registration. Email:info@estheticacademy.org Phone: 312.981.6770
Toronto–The ODA Special Report Tooth Decay in Ontario’s Children: An Ounce of Prevention — A Pound of Cure is a call to action for parents, government and the community — to work together on prevention. This Special Report from the Ontario Dental Association is a direct result of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) … Read more
Cologne–Preparations for the 33rd IDS (International Dental Show) are in full swing. IDS, the world largest event for the dental industry takes place March 24- 28, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. Attendees of IDS will be international dentists, dental technicians, dental labs and the dental trade. International suppliers will unveil their latest products and technology from … Read more
San Antonio, TX–The Quebec section of the American College of Dentists is pleased to announce that Dr. Harry Rosen is the recipient of the 2008 William John Gies Award. Dr. Rosen is the only Canadian in the last 50 years to receive this award. The convocation took place in San Antonio, TX in conjunction with … Read more
The slow economy and the credit crisis don’t appear to be going away any time soon. Patients are struggling with higher prices for housing, heating, food, gasoline, healthcare and utilities. This isn’t a message of doom and gloom, but rather a statement of facts. Am I saying that you should expect your production to decrease … Read more
When Dr. Benjamin Lin, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and his wife, Dr. Clara Chow, orthodontist, decided to open an office together in Markham, ON, they recognized the unique challenges they faced in bringing their two specialties together. Orthodontic offices tend to be more open concept while oral surgery is typically done in private, closed operatories. … Read more
One day when your life’s work is evaluated and a price tag is affixed to your practice, what do you want it to say about you? What sort of legacy do you wish to leave behind? Several years ago, I was working with a colleague who was experiencing some nuisance chronic neck and shoulder pain. … Read more
Dentistry has become increasingly competitive over the last decade. Yet, despite the competitive pressures, dentistry remains an attractive industry and expenditures on dental services have increased substantially. Demand for dentistry can be expected to continue to increase over the next decade as long as patients’ real incomes increase. Being in a growing industry and experiencing … Read more
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My publisher is renovating her cottage. She seems a little stre$$ed. I am not a cottage person, unless by ‘cottage’ you mean bigger, newer and full of more high-tech amenities than my house. Renovating versus building new. Keeping ‘heirlooms’ versus throwing away stuff that hasn’t worked since 1954. These and hundreds of other decisions can … Read more
Saturday, April 4, 2009–Fairmont Royal York Hotel This year’s honourees are Dr. Geroge Zarb, Mr. Cy Elborne, Dr. Randy Lang and Dr. Guy Poyton. Dr. Poyton’s award will be a special tribute (Dr. Poyton has already received an Alumni of Distinction award). Dr. David Mock will make a small speech celebrating the career of the … Read more
The Board of Directors of DIAC announces the election of Jamie Matera as President- Elect of DIAC. Matera is the President of Central Dental Laboratories, a full service dental laboratory in Toronto. He will continue his duties as Vice-President of DIAC and Director of the Marketing portfolio until his presidential term commences on May 1, … Read more
Honolulu, Hawaii will play host to the 25th Anniversary AACD Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2009, Monday, April 27 -Friday, May 1. AACD’s silver anniversary celebration promises to be the most comprehensive event in cosmetic dentistry’s history as the brightest minds in the profession come together for an unforgettable continuing education experience. For its … Read more
IDS is the world’s leading trade show and sector meeting place for decision-makers from dental practices, dental labs, the specialist dental trade and the dental industry. At IDS, visitors can gather information on new products and innovations from some 1,750 exhibitors from more than 50 countries. Visitors include dental trade, dentists, dental surgery staff, dental … Read more
An acceptable measurable percentage for non-productive time in hygiene is 5-8%. If the hygiene program is appropriately designed, the hygiene coordinator or the person responsible for booking the hygiene schedule will no longer need to operate from a place of urgency. Instead they will have several places to go to in order to fill the … Read more
One of the reasons for setting up a professional corporation (PC) is to save for one’s retirement.
One person, one goal, one change can result in success. We should never underestimate the power of one: having that right one person working for you, setting that one goal or implementing that one change. We need teams filled with people using their gifts for the betterment of the organization. Having a great team is … Read more
Faced with having to relocate his practice when his landlord decided to redevelop the site, Dr. Michael Patrician was at first, terrified. But the dream of a state-of-the-art orthodontic facility quickly changed that angst to excitement. Fortunately, the owners of the mall agreed to build a row of new storefront suites on the same site, … Read more
