THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Dr. Ramzi Haddad’s journey began in 1982 in the United Kingdom, where he completed a fellowship in Oral Surgery. After 14 years of practice in various GP and Oral Surgery settings, his wife Sima inspired them to move to Canada, where they have since raised two lovely children and grown … Read more
Breaking Bad fans are well-acquainted with Walter White’s drastic transformation from a high school chemistry teacher to a meth kingpin after his cancer diagnosis. Had Walter been properly insured, the entire plot of Breaking Bad would never have unfolded. This example paints a vivid picture for dentists on the importance of insurance in protecting themselves … Read more
In the dental industry, there is no older friend than fluoride. This naturally occurring mineral has been widely researched as an additive in drinking water and dental products and is considered a linchpin of oral health. Not only does it strengthen the enamel, but it has also been shown to be effective in preventing gum … Read more
There are many preventative measures you can take to avoid letting mental stress get away from you as a dentist or dental hygienist, forming a kind of mental plaque. Just like telling your patients to clean their interdental spaces, it’s highly important to take your own advice, and apply it to your mind. You have … Read more
Sustainability in dental practices is a growing concern as we move towards global initiatives for a greener future. The significance of sustainability in dental practices extends beyond the immediate clinical setting. As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for healthcare services, particularly dental hygiene care. This surge in demand places unprecedented … Read more
Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? Can a hygienist be ‘too rough?’ It depends on which client you ask. Challenge: As a dentist, I take pride in having an exceptional team of dental hygienists. Nevertheless, one team member consistently receives a high … Read more
As dentists, when considering tooth replacement for our patients, dental implants are top of mind. They are a stable and durable treatment modality, considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. Dental implants have come a long way since the Toronto Conference in 1982 and the initial work of Dr. Brånemark. The variety in modalities, be … Read more
Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Awards debuted in 2009, focusing on the remarkable products that set standards for dentists. Recognizing that hygienists are a vital part of oral health care, I launched the Best of Class Hygiene Awards three years ago. This coveted honour applauds innovative technologies, materials, and other solutions that optimize hygiene treatment. … Read more
Abstract A full arch, implant-supported fixed prosthesis can be successfully used to rehabilitate an edentulous arch. Despite high success rates, biological complications due to peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis can threaten the survival of one or more of the implants, and may result in prosthesis failure with devastating consequences for the patient. In order to minimize … Read more
Rehabilitation of the aesthetic zone with dental implants is a widespread technique in dentistry. However, when a single central incisor is involved, numerous surgical and prosthetic protocols have been described to achieve a long-lasting aesthetic result that resembles the contralateral incisor.1 In many cases, replacing a single tooth on the aesthetic front is much more … Read more
I don’t know what to do. I feel like an idiot for admitting that after practicing dentistry for over 20 years. My 12-year-old patient has a large carious lesion on the occlusal of tooth 46. Should I remove all the caries and risk pulp exposure? Is it okay if I leave some caries behind? What … Read more
A patient presents to your office with missing maxillary lateral incisors. What do you do? The answer to this is nuanced and dependent on multiple variables. According to a meta-analysis conducted by Polder et al1 the incidence of agenesis of permanent maxillary lateral incisors differs based on continent and gender, with females having an overall … Read more
Trauma to teeth and the dentoalveolar process may result in a ridge defect that preclude straightforward implant therapy of the patient. After tooth loss, bone resorption is irreversible, leaving the area without adequate bone volume for successful implant treatment.1 Ridge defects may also present after periodontal or endodontic infection or associated to congenitally missing teeth. … Read more
Abstract Over the past few decades, there has been an increase in managing oral implant and periodontal soft tissue deficiencies in the form of recession and tissue contour defects. Some of these phenotypic presentations are a result of tissue trauma around natural teeth and oral implants placed in areas of available anatomical tissue rather than … Read more
Dr. Adib Hajizadeh Bonner Dental Clinic, Saint John, NB What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? When I started my career, dental implants were around. However, over the last several years, the advancements in implant dentistry and restoring one’s dentition through implant-supported prosthetics have … Read more
The majority of dentists surveyed for Data Driven Dentistry have renovated their practice at least once in the last five years. It is great to see practice owners are aware of how important it is to consistently improve their space. Here are the most popular reasons we found dentists were renovating: COVID-19 Protocols: A number … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seeped into almost every realm of our existence, transforming how we interact with the world. Dentistry has also begun to feel the influence of this burgeoning technology. While AI has the potential to advance dental care dramatically, it simultaneously increases the industry’s exposure to cyber threats. We must ask, “Does the … Read more
Operating a successful dental practice can be challenging, particularly in a competitive environment. Utilizing effective marketing techniques to attract new patients is a must. However, it is important to adopt solid patient retention strategies to ensure they return to you after their first appointments. There are various approaches you can take to this. Some practices … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Bow Trail Dental is a well-established practice located in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta. This featured space is their proudly-built relocation. The owner and visionary leader, Dr. Sean Wong, graduated from the University of Alberta in 2010. Working as an associate for five years in a bustling practice enabled … Read more
When we think of productivity, we usually think of being more efficient, sticking to our routines, optimizing our schedules, and all that good stuff. But rarely do we think of slowing down to be more productive. Confusing, eh? I know. I had the same reaction. Well, it is pretty simple – we need to understand … Read more