Filling the Gap is a Toronto-based dental charity created in response to persistent inequities in Canada’s dental care system. FTG offers dental students the opportunity to work alongside providers and engage directly with community oral health needs.
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we learn more about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Sara Arbabzadehbroujeni, a creative and patient-focused dental student at Dalhousie University School of Dentistry. She finds joy in hosting and … Read more
Why stop listening to those who discourage you from starting out as a young dentist entrepreneur? Despite what many will tell you, being a young dentist who owns a clinic is not a disadvantage—it is a powerful asset.
A prototype aimed at supporting gum healing using electromagnetic stimulation earned first place at the University of Toronto’s bioengineering competition, SmileHacks, on Saturday. Ten teams — primarily undergraduate students — presented ideas ranging from xerostomia solutions and gamified pediatric oral health tools to robotic automation designed to address staffing shortages in dental offices. The $800 first-place prize … Read more
Why is pediatric dentistry even a specialty, and why does it take two to three years to train? What could take so long to learn? Isn’t prevention the same for children as adults—just brush your teeth?
One of the trickiest transitions following graduation is managing the relationship with the clinic owner as a fresh-faced associate. Here are three key considerations to support relationships that get off on the right footing.
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Liz Worndl, a U of T dentistry graduate, practicing dentist, and recent finalist on MasterChef Canada. Liz brings the same … Read more
For those of us in dentistry, it can seem that feedback comes from all directions: from mentors, from patients, from office staff. While feedback can seem overwhelming, like a continuous stream of micro-corrections that affect our well-being, feedback can be a gift and an exciting opportunity. To shift our perspective, it’s important to pause and … Read more
Community-based initiatives like the Community Smiles Project complement the dental care programs such as CDCP by addressing the non-financial barriers to dental care.
In dentistry, one of the most valuable forms of preparation happens outside the classroom. What makes networking so impactful is the diversity of people it brings together.
This month we are featuring Ahmed Fattal, a Dalhousie University graduate, Dental Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, and co-founder of Spar Wear.
I was unsure of where my career would go and how to direct my life. I wish someone told me that what I was feeling was normal—that I was feeling the new grad blues.
The life of a university student aspiring to become a dentist and that of a seasoned wealth manager who wants to give back after career success are worlds apart. Yet both found common purpose in raising funds to help children with cleft conditions smile again. Louisiana State University junior Sita Baham, a biology major and … Read more
Dr. Nikita Puri always knew she wanted to become a dentist and was open to exploring what dental education looked like beyond Canada. This is her experience studying dentistry in Europe.
Next Gen of the Month: Navnoor Randhawa is a final-year dental student at Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. Navnoor recently won an award at her school’s research poster competition and has been involved in volunteer activities for Habitat for Humanity.
Dentistry can sometimes feel intimidating, unfamiliar, and even scary at times. That feeling is what inspired me to start sharing parts of my journey as a dental student on social media.
Traditionally, most dentists don’t consider themselves to be sports dentists, but are they ever wrong? Every dentist is a sports dentist. Why do I say that? During the course of your dental career, you will see a wide variety of dental issues, including oral facial trauma. Some of the causes of dental trauma that you … Read more
We know that you want to leave the industry better than when you started. One way that you can do that is by supporting a new approach to feedback that promotes better colleague relationships, lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and effective professional and personal development. As you progress through your career, you will likely become skilled … Read more
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Dr. Sep Pouresa, who graduated from McGill University where he was also awarded with the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for … Read more
As artificial intelligence reshapes dentistry—from education to clinical care—leaders are drawing a sharp line: machines can support, but never replace, thinking. That message is coming from both New York and Florida. In Buffalo, N.Y., dentist and attorney Dr. Chester J. Gary earned top editorial honours for his cautionary words on AI. In Gainesville, Fla., the … Read more