In today’s business world we are taught that in order to succeed, we must be great at what we do. Unfortunately dental practice management consultants are not well prepared to give us insight on how the dental practice and dental lab may best work together.
With summer’s arrival, now is the time to turn up the heat on your commitment to move your practice from “good” to “great”. In the final part of this two-part article I’ll share with you what is working for “great” practices for their financial health as well as advanced scheduling techniques. Making dentistry affordable for … Read more
Dr. Mandana Nikoui, a pediatric dentist in Ottawa, had just purchased a property in which to establish her new practice when she fortuitously happened across a feature in Dental Practice Management highlighting a pediatric office that had recently opened in Oakville, ON. Impressed by the child-friendly environment that had been accomplished there by the Toronto-based … Read more
This was the question posed by Henry Dunant, Swiss founder of the Red Cross. Yes, it is possible. Approximately 85 aid agencies are currently working in Iraq, but rising attacks on civilians and increasing violence in the lead-up to the June 30 handover are prompting some agencies to develop exit strategies. Goodness knows, dentists have … Read more
World’s Largest Dental Fair Expands Space Cologne–IDS, the International Dental Show, April 12th to 16th, 2005 in Cologne, has set its course for a growth-orientated fair. In addition to well-known Halls 13 and 14, the world’s largest and most comprehensive leading international trade fair for dental medicine and dental technology will also occupy Hall 10. … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Excellent source of informationon periodontics. www.cap-acp.ca CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, … Read more
It is so very difficult to convey to you, to commit to words, my thoughts, my concerns and my hopes. How can a relatively fit, very active, outdoors-type person, a sports junkie, “wannabe” golfer suddenly have his whole world shattered-by a mosquito? Friday, September 6, 2002 for me began with a 7:30 a.m. appointment for … Read more
By Tim D. Sands, DDS, Dip OMFS and Bruce R. Pynn, Msc, DDS, FRCDS(C) Oral malignant metastases are a relatively rare finding considering the incidence of metastatic tumors in the body. They account for less than one percent of all metastatic malignancies, which prefer to spread to the spine, pelvis, skull or ribs.1 Most oral … Read more
By Howard. Holmes, DDS, Dip OMFS, FICD; David Lam, DDS; Taylor MC Quire, DDS and Peter Giolious DDS ABSTRACT Inferior Alveolar Nerve injury is a serious neurological complication which can result from a number of reasons, the most common of which is by performing oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. The purpose of this paper is … Read more
By Ron Goodlin DDS, FAGD, Holly Gilchchrist CDA,Level II and Lori Place CDA Level II SYSTEMIC SAFETY ISSUES Multiple exposures of hydrogen peroxide have resulted in localized effects on the gastric mucosa, decreased food consumption, reduced weight gain and blood chemistry changes in mice and rats. Studies indicate that caution is necessary to avoid swallowing … Read more
By Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc Over the next 20 years, Canada’s population will age profoundly according to Statistics Canada. In turn, this change will bring about significantly new clinical needs of Canadian dental patients and adjustments to the type and level of services provided by Canadian dental … Read more
Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc THE GROWING NUMBER OF OLDER PATIENTS In Part 1 of this series on Canada’s aging population, we observed how, if trends continue, the number of dental visits will grow at less than the population rate and the type of dental services provided will … Read more
Dr. J.M. Symington, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCS and Mr. O.R. Perry, MSc THE GROWING NUMBER OF OLDER PATIENTS Part 1 of this series on Canada’s aging dental population, observed how, if trends continue, the number of dental visits will grow at less than the population rate and the number and type of dental services will … Read more
By Dennis Springhetti, DDS and Mr. Chang Kim, RDT, MDT Both the dentist and the patient experience a great deal of joy and excitement when a smile is restored. As Dr. David Hornbrook says, “The patient is truly receiving a gift”. With severely worn teeth in a young man, a new smile is really a … Read more
ASSOCIATIONS CANADIAN ACADEMY OF PERIODONTOLOGY Excellent source of informationon periodontics. www.cap-acp.ca CANADIAN DENTAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION Bad things happen to good dentists. www.cdpa.com iCANADEN…internet CANAdian DENtistry An OPEN FORUM on the business and practice of dentistry. www.canaden.com ONTARIO STUDY CLUB FOR OSSEOINTEGRATION Seminar calendar and OSCO Information www.osco.org TORONTO ACADEMY OF DENTISTRY Toronto Meetings Calendar, CE, … Read more
The SLSA Program is based on a series of questions, answers, rationales and references followed by an annual 15-question quiz. All material is from current referenced literature. Completion of the quiz leads to CE points. Names and license numbers of dentists are forwarded to the appropriate licensing authorities. QUESTION 17 In dental pain management, combination … Read more
The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and The Dental Alumni Association celebrated the inauguration of the U of T Faculty of Dentistry Research Endowment Fund and honored four individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the dental profession. The Awards of Distinction Gala paid tribute to Honoree of Distinction Arthur Zwingenberger, Chairman of SciCan; … Read more
This has been quite a year for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at The University of Toronto. Only 12 months ago, Ontario’s only training program in this specialty was on the verge of extinction. The Toronto General Hospital, one of Canada’s largest, was questioning the need for the presence of oral and maxillofacial … Read more
Porcelain has been one of the key materials that the clinician has relied on for nearly fifty years. Porcelain fused to metal is still a popular choice today. With the dramatic increase in the aging baby boomer market metal free restoration has rapidly evolved as one of the primary restorative materials of 21st century. Leucite … Read more
