An orthodontic wire breaks. A rough spot is making a painful gum sore. A broken bracket is rolling around on the wire. The patient calls for an emergency visit, but all it would take is a few tweaks — or Tweakz, a device from OrthoNu, to help patients handle manageable emergencies while reducing emergency office … Read more
Various rinses are commonly used in dental practices as an in-office preprocedural mouth rinse (PPMR) and for patient homecare to achieve oral bacterial and infection control in the post-surgical initial healing phase.1 Clinicians, healthcare workers, and patients potentially come in contact with bio-aerosols which originate from various sources. These and the potentially pathogenic nature of … Read more
Today’s dentistry allows us to perform conservative cosmetic treatment for smile enhancement. Together with laser soft tissue and bone treatment via a closed flap approach, Botox, and porcelain veneers, we can often achieve a patient’s esthetic goals while maintaining a maximum amount of natural tooth structure. Clinical Case This patient presented with good dental health … Read more
To quote a mentor, “the best dentistry is no dentistry”. However, when dentistry needs to be done, it’s best to be done as conservatively as possible. As materials and technologies develop, clinicians can offer more minimally invasive restorative options to patients. However, ensuring long lasting and predictable results requires two things: patience and commitment. In … Read more
One possible complication when performing esthetic dentistry is the staining of a tooth preparation underneath a ceramic crown. The discoloration of the tooth may appear through the ceramic restoration, leading to an unfavorable esthetic outcome. Two possible causes of tooth discoloration include discoloration of a tooth preparation following endodontic treatment or following contamination with ferric … Read more
In his 1862 monograph (Mécanisme de la physionomie humaine. ou, Analyse électro-physiologique de l’expression des passions des arts plastiques.), French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne de Boulogne postulated that facial expressions are directly related to the soul of man. His research led to the discovery that genuine smiles, or smiles resulting from true happiness (a Duchenne smile), … Read more
Porcelain veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves bonding thin, custom-made shells of porcelain to the front surface of the teeth. These veneers are used to improve the appearance of the teeth and correct various cosmetic issues such as gaps, cracks, and chips. They are designed to mimic the look of natural teeth … Read more
What does the word “Botox” conjure up in your mind? A “frozen”, unnatural facial expression? Unnecessary treatment that caters to the vain and is provided by those seeking to line their own pockets? A “poison” that is dangerous and should not be used, especially by dentists? If these descriptives pop into your mind then a … Read more
Dentists today live during exciting times where advancements in materials, techniques, and diagnostics allow us to predictably improve the quality of our patients’ lives and their overall health. Digital treatment planning and workflow enables clinicians to accurately attain healthy form and function of the stomatognathic system even with the most complex of cases. Patients often … Read more
Many dentists are interested in learning more about new technologies and equipment, despite not having plans to purchase anything this year. As for the dental practitioners who do plan on making purchases in 2023, digital impression systems seem to – overwhelmingly – be the technology they are hoping to buy. However, a type of technology … Read more
Wow… How time flies when you’re truly having fun! It’s so hard for me to believe that this is my 7th issue of the Aesthetics edition of Oral Health for so many reasons. By the time this issue hits the press, I will have just returned from my 3rd IDS show in Cologne, Germany. I … Read more
Dentistry is about more than shiny white smiles and fillings. Successful dental offices are a unique blend of high-quality care, patient-oriented logistics, and targeted dental marketing. Digital marketing is particularly important today, as 96% of Canadians are on Facebook and a further 55% use YouTube. However, deciding which channels to market on can be tricky. … Read more
Consider using the following educational article at your practice to help inform patients about getting veneers. The cosmetic dental industry has evolved to offer solutions to almost every problem related to oral hygiene, tooth troubles, and smile aesthetics. And yet, most people may be unaware of the most advanced solution in smile correction today. Dental … Read more
What is dental marketing? There are many ways to answer that question. In fact, it could be a topic of a book or even an entire series. Yet, it can be summarized in a very simple statement. Dental marketing is the art of getting people to find you and then getting them to choose you. … Read more
THE WHY: The Owner’s Story Dr. Johnson Ozgur is extremely proud of his stunning new office, Toronto Smile Design Yorkville Dental. After graduating from dental school in 2008, he enjoyed ten years of clinical practise as a principal dentist running his clinic in Turkey. In 2011, he began his Digital Smile Design (DSD) journey by … Read more
Look around and you’ll see a lively debate about “the best way to deal with sleep apnea.” I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the harm that can befall a patient navigating a strange, fractured, and increasingly siloed healthcare environment. I’ve noticed that the term “sleep apnea” means different things to different people. Let’s tour … Read more
Our job is to educate our patients regarding their dental needs and provide for their wants. Like any relationship, communication is critical for building understanding. I recall being in dental hygiene school, listening to one of my classmates explain to her patient that he had periodontal disease and needed scaling and root planing. He looked … Read more
“Clueless.” I Confess! That’s Me, When PressedTo Help Reduce, Supress,Arrest Caries Among the AdolescentsAnd Kids of Grenada – a BlessedCountry, Whose People PossessThe Drive to Progress. For Despite the Traumaand the StressOf Having Been OppressedHistorically, they Re-Invest,Welcome All as Guests,Kill with Kindness. And It’s Their Refusal to Acquiesce,Their Protest That ImpressedMe. Made Me Say “Yes”To … Read more
Now in its third year, the prestigious Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards program was created by Cellerant Consulting founder and CEO Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, to honour the standout dental products designed for use during dental hygiene appointments. Chosen by a panel of dental hygiene thought leaders, the awards highlight innovative technologies, materials, and … Read more
Now, more than ever, we keep hearing and reading about how dental hygienists are leaving the profession. New and ever-changing guidelines, critical Quality Assurance programs, and personal burn-out are adding up and causing dental hygienists to explore other career paths. Before you jump ship on a profession you have spent years in school training for … Read more