In 2008, after practicing for almost 20 years in the historic Medical Arts Building as the St. George Dental Group in Toronto, Drs. Michael Weinberg and Jay Niman faced a difficult and career changing decision. The University of Toronto had purchased the building and all existing tenants were asked to leave as soon as their … Read more
Beware of Landlords with 13-Inch Rulers!
According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. … Read more
In recent years, a number of professions across the country have passed regulations allowing their members to incorporate. This has prompted many professionals to ask whether or not incorporation is for them. What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Here is a review of some of the issues to consider when making a decision as to … Read more
T he newest arm of the Fourth Estate According to Wikipedia, a blog is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Blog can also be used as a verb, meaning … Read more
In 2008, after practicing for almost 20 years in the historic Medical Arts Building as the St. George Dental Group in Toronto, Drs. Michael Weinberg and Jay Niman faced a difficult and career changing decision. The University of Toronto had purchased the building and all existing tenants were asked to leave as soon as their … Read more
Are you paying for Phantom Space? Some landlords are over-charging dentists for more square footage than the tenant actually has. This is a common discrepancy in the commercial leasing industry. Dental tenants frequently trust the reported square footage of their leased premises. However, whether this figure was accidently reported by the landlord or reported by … Read more
This editorial brought forth countless negative memories about this pejorative, yet true statement. It prompted me to write a few of my experiences with not only the public but also our fellow medical colleagues. The first incident occurred during my first year in dental school. For those who are unfamiliar with McGill’s dental program, students … Read more
“It is impossible to predict if, when, and where the next act of terrorism or natural disaster will occur. Every American, including emergency workers and first responders, has the right to expect that if they are a victim of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, every effort would be made for a quick and accurate … Read more
At Oral Health, we have always taken pride in delivering the very best clinical information to our readers. Thanks to your loyal readership, Oral Health has become Canada’s leading clinical journal. Now we are proud to extend the reach of Oral Health‘s print journal to our website, delivering you new content electronically. We are delighted … Read more
When your patients don’t come to you for their regular check ups, this can result in poor dental hygiene. Similarly, you should consider regular tax check ups. i.e., reviewing your tax situation to ensure that your tax bill is minimized. Tax planning is a year round exercise. Here are some pointers for you to consider. … Read more
Tax saving opportunities arise when your children turn 18. It certainly calls for a big celebration. Here are a few ways to save taxes:
“Dear Sir or Madam”, the handwritten note began. (My photo can’t be that obtuse) “I am a practicing dentist in Ontario who needs your advice regarding estate planning and the writing of wills. I know that today we generally live longer and healthier but you never know. As business owners, have we prepared for our … Read more
In comedy and entertainment, the dental chair portends ill; either pain or torture (or both) is sure to follow. Unfortunately, the dental chair can be one of the negative images most frequently associated with the dental profession. In the past, it was a setting all too often associated with discomfort and vulnerability. Modern dental chairs are comfortable for both patient and dentist, ergonomic, and an assembly of high-tech equipment that most patients associate with the delivery of dental health maintenance and esthetically improved smiles.
Entering Liberty Village Dental is a little like exhaling. Soft music permeates the awesome volume of space, and ethereal white finishes unite with warm hues to create an atmosphere of harmony — exactly what Dr. Richard Carr aimed to achieve when he acquired this unique condo in Toronto’s trendy King West neighborhood. The community is … Read more
Business continuation planning is the key to protecting what you’ve built
Tri Hawk Launches Enhanced Website User-Friendly Site Designed “For the Bur Connoisseur” MORRISBURG, Ontario—May 27, 2010—Tri Hawk Corporation recently launched an enhanced website featuring a user-friendly store that showcases its newly expanded line of standard, surgical and metal-cutting carbide burs, finishing burs and diamond burs. Other new features of the website include: … Read more
Dental Marketing and Advertising Still Vital for Solo Dentist Practitioners Haliburton, Ontario (MarketWire) February 16, 2010 – Many solo dentist practitioners may think they don’t need dental advertising because their practice is making consistent revenue or because now is not the time to be spending money on marketing, but print communication is still vital … Read more
What are we thinking? Botox in dentistry-are you serious? Has the profession gone mad? What has happened to our traditional approach- don’t we fix teeth and gums? Has our professionalism been cast aside in the search for money-making techniques that do little to serve our patients’ health and well-being and simply line the pockets of … Read more
2010 marks the 143rd ODA Annual Spring Meeting, considered one of the top free-standing dental meetings in North America.www.odaannualspringmeeting.com