When your patients leave the dental office, what happens to that paper referral they put in their pockets? It gets crumpled, spilled on, forgotten on a table, and often in the trash. But in a digital world, patients expect you to be more efficient than that. So imagine if referrals could be as simple as … Read more
A case is presented on how an endodontic infection can contribute to extra-oral sinus tract, and the problems in diagnosis that can be related to this type of case. A literature search failed to show a pictorial progression of a cutaneous sinus tract. This report, with help from the patient, shows a diagrammatic progression of … Read more
There has been an accelerated growth and application of artificial intelligence over the past decade. Facial recognition software continues to undergo significant advances each year, ranging from personal technology use, such as unlocking a mobile phone or laptop, to government security (i.e., CCTV, passports, biometrics, and border control). Facial recognition uses stored images to identify … Read more
Orthognathic surgery (OGS), often referred to as “corrective jaw surgery,” includes a variety of procedures that can help manage malocclusion, constricted airway, and esthetics. OGS can be beneficial for functional concerns such as temporomandibular dysfunction from repetitive posturing of the jaw necessary with limited tooth contact that leads to muscle aches and osteoarthritis of the … Read more
Abstract Severe mandibular hypoplasia, or micrognathia is a debilitating condition that hinders neonatal breathing, feeding, growth and development. This condition predisposes children to prolonged early life hospital admission, airway embarrassment, obstructive sleep apnea, feeding difficulties, speech delay and caregiver burnout. Many conservative and surgical approaches have been utilized to treat neonates and children for severe … Read more
Advances in our pharmacology and physiology knowledge have allowed for the creation of medications that have improved safety profiles and enhanced clinical action. One only needs to look at how quickly vaccines and therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2 were produced to realize how our knowledge has advanced. What once took years, if not decades, to make was … Read more
The Problem Every week there will likely be a patient in your office with a white, red, or white & red mucosal patch in their oral cavity. It is estimated that 1-5% of the population, at any given time, may harbour one such lesion.1 With few exceptions, the oral mucosa should be pink. Some of … Read more
It is with honor and gratitude that I am the President of the CAOMS for the next year. The same sentiment goes to being a dentist, physician, and specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. As with anyone reading this, you have made sacrifices and have worked hard to achieve your professional designation as a care … Read more
Only 34% of practice owners conduct exit interviews when staff depart from their practice. Considering the current staffing challenges facing the dental industry today, we encourage more practices to think about adding this step into their process for staff departures. It is the perfect opportunity to find out exactly why the staff member is leaving … Read more
Dr. Leny Sferlazza Dentistry by Dr. Sferlazza What is the one piece of technology you could not work without? When I was introduced to intra-oral cameras 30 years ago, I was so impressed with the technology that I installed one in every operatory. It is the best way to educate patients and show them the … Read more
Dear Editor, Congratulations on another excellent Aesthetics issue. I do have concerns about one of the published articles however. ‘6 Reasons You Should Consider Getting Dental Veneers’ is presented as an ‘educational article’ for patients. (Chao S. 6 Reasons You Should Consider Getting Dental Veneers. Oral Health 113(4):68-69, Apr 2023.) It is not just the … Read more
Six thousand seven hundred and eighty-three; the number of miles from Lahore, Pakistan, to Winnipeg, Manitoba. It’s the journey I took in September of 2009 to embark on a new challenge in my professional career as an OMFS. Accompanying me was a wide and diverse repertoire of clinical and surgical skills gained, accumulated, and refined … Read more
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Take your marketing efforts out of the shadows this summer. Spreading the word and extolling the virtues of your practice should not take a holiday, even during the dog days of summer. There are numerous opportunities to shine a light on and take a big bite out of some of the biggest barriers to drawing … Read more
Have you ever noticed how the fast-paced world of modern healthcare demands something more from its managers? It’s not enough to simply manage tasks; the time has come for these professionals to evolve into great leaders who can inspire, motivate, and empower their teams. By embracing the powers of empathy, innovation, and community-building, individuals can … Read more
Two decades ago, most dental practices had thousands of paper patient charts. It was evident if a break-in occurred and charts were tampered with or stolen. However, today’s reality is different. Our patient records are stored on a server and often forgotten about until something doesn’t work. The records become invisible. The challenge now is … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Go Orthodontics is a long-standing orthodontic practice that has served the downtown Montreal community and surrounding areas for nearly 40 years. This well-established family-owned practice is the pride of Dr. Rosalinda Go and Dr. Nicholas Go Thorpe, who also happen to be a mother-son principal dentist team. While growing up, … Read more
I used to have nightmares that my teeth were falling out of my mouth. Then I would wake up, rush to the mirror, and count my teeth. I would say to myself, “Yup, all still there. I guess that perio patient is still on my mind.” I haven’t had that nightmare in a while. Maybe … Read more
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In the last two issues of Oral Hygiene, we revealed the introduction to this topic, Secret #1 and #2. If you missed them, be sure to look back at these articles! SECRET #3: SPECIALIZE. By specializing, you are setting yourself up to be ‘Indispensable in the Dental Practice!’ You are setting yourself up to be … Read more
Speak with any dental practice owner, and it will take a little while to hear about their challenges with post-Covid staffing. A shortage of dental assistants had been the major challenge just before the pandemic, and since then, the challenge has broadened to include dental hygienists. This staffing challenge has had a negative impact on … Read more
In this post-COVID world, statistics show that those reporting mental health challenges are rising. Dental care is essential to overall health and well-being, especially for those with mental health challenges. However, providing dental care to patients with mental health challenges can sometimes be daunting and requires specific strategies and approaches to ensure optimal care. In … Read more