Change for the Better: Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? Challenge One of our clients recently disputed her hygiene fees, asserting she wasn’t in the operatory for the entire scheduled time and that the fee doesn’t align with the duration of her visit. … Read more
Everyone on an airplane has been told by the flight attendant to always secure their oxygen mask before assisting others. So why do we not heed this advice in our daily lives? As regulated healthcare professionals, we care for others all day at work but often put our health and wellness in the backseat. One … Read more
Latest guidelines, considerations, and applications for AI-powered dentistry Since 2021, there has been a surge of information related to artificial intelligence and dental applications, both driven by and further spurring interest in these most intelligent of “machines.” And, while AI and machine learning have been popularized in the entertainment media as sci-fi scary (“the robots … Read more
Embarking on the journey to buy your first home as a dentist in Canada is an exciting milestone. This article aims to cover crucial aspects like down payment requirements and leveraging unique income programs tailored for dentists. Down Payment Requirements The minimum down payment varies based on the home’s purchase price. For homes priced: For … Read more
Are you seeking ways to attract more new patients to your clinic? Do you wish to enhance your practice’s profitability and boost revenue streams? Are you exhausted from the constant demand for full-time engagement in office affairs, yearning for the flexibility to manage your practice remotely without compromising financial stability? If these questions resonate with … Read more
THE WHY: Background Story Nestled in Calgary, Alberta, Juniper Dental thrives under the leadership of Dr. Chris Cantlon and his wife, Amanda. Chris, the principal dentist, and Amanda, a skilled hygienist, balance their professional roles with raising three young children under 7 years old. Their journey began during school at Western Ontario followed by an eventual … Read more
I have been there. You pull into the same parking spot you leave your car in daily, enter the office, and wish your co-workers good morning as you change into your uniform and place your lunch in the fridge. Through the morning huddle, you politely smile and nod while biting your tongue, wishing you had … Read more
In the bustling environment of a dental clinic, amidst the whirring of drills, the hum of suction devices, and the clinking of instruments, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the protection of the practitioners’ hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is defined as hearing loss due to damage of the inner ear from overexposure of loud … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing Martelle Coke, Founder of BrownGirlRDH, a platform for women in dental hygiene to connect, share experiences, and provide support. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a career? I wanted to help people. I have a compassion for helping. My sister … Read more
ABSTRACT In modern culture, a beautiful smile is often considered a sign of intelligence, wealth, and success. Besides the position and shape of the teeth, some significant factors of a beautiful smile are the characteristics of the gingival tissue. A gummy smile has more than 2 mm of exposed gingiva and is a common cause … Read more
“Working with children and individuals with disabilities gives you entry into an authenticity that working with an adult population can’t give you. Individuals with disabilities seldom wear a mask. What you see is what you get. I call it the entryway to the divine.” 1 Providing regular care to people living with disabilities is a challenge … Read more
The demand for 3D printing in dentistry has led to remarkable technological developments, making it a more accessible solution for dentists. According to Dental Tribune, between 2023 and 2035, 3D printing in dentistry is expected to grow an average of 12.6% per year over the 12-year period. 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process in … Read more
In dentistry, zirconia restorations are the most frequently used indirect restorative material. In contrast to glass ceramics, this material can be bonded to the tooth structure using a conventional cement (e.g., resin-modified glass ionomer) if adequate retention and resistance forms are present. The material can be bonded to the tooth structure if these elements are … Read more
As it has been stated by Dr. Harold M. Shavell, “Occlusion and morphology are the common denominators of all dentistry.”1 A single tooth or restoration can profoundly affect a patient’s function and comfort if it is not properly integrated into the patient’s natural occlusal function. It is unfortunate that “modern” dentistry has such a “conformative” approach … Read more
The loss of a tooth can be a stressful event for any individual. Upon learning that a tooth in the esthetic zone has been lost, or is going to be extracted, a patient’s immediate statement is almost always: “I don’t want to lose a tooth!” followed by the question: If that’s going to happen, how do … Read more
Aesthetic dentists today have the unique opportunity to dramatically improve the quality of our patients’ lives. By restoring form and function to the stomatognathic system, we are able to improve a patient’s masticatory function, their appearance, and ultimately their self esteem. Various environmental and genetic factors can affect the airway, skeletal development, enamel formation, occlusion, … Read more
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The dentist can use several techniques to esthetically and conservatively restore anterior teeth using resin composite. It is up to the dentist to use a technique, or combination of techniques, to fully exploit the potential of resin composite to produce restorations that seamlessly blend into natural tooth structure. ABSTRACT Direct resin composites have … Read more
Although CAD/CAM technology is not new to our profession, its widespread use is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception among dental professionals. However, adopting a fully digital workflow in the dental practice can be quite challenging for those new to it. As with any learning experience, leaving behind the old ways and incorporating … Read more
Most practice owners are in charge of their own marketing. But should that be the case? On top of clinical cases and other business duties, taking on the task of marketing is a lot to have on your plate as an owner dentist. If you find yourself overworked and overwhelmed, this is an area to … Read more
Happy Spring everyone. What an amazing winter we’ve enjoyed in Manitoba! I hope you’ve all enjoyed the same. I want to thank Dr. Adamo Notorantonio (@ADAMOELVIS) for his front-page artistic photo and all the other contributing authors. As everyone knows, the CDCP will be fully rolled out in May 2024. As far as I have … Read more