Tips for New Dentists

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Dental school was brutal. I thought life would be so much better once I got my dental degree. But debt and doubt made life after dental school scary. We are not just worried about finding the MB2 canal, we are worried about, “Where should I work?”, “Who will I marry?”, “How can I afford a … Read more

It’s Hard. But It’s Simple.

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Life can be unexpected, and that’s not always a bad thing. I have always wondered: Am I in the right career? Did I make the right choice? What do I want for the future, and what’s best for me? I still think about these an awful lot. I always wanted to be in the medical/ … Read more

Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Dental Assistants in Healthcare

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The healthcare field is a vast and ever-evolving landscape, offering many opportunities for professionals to contribute to the well-being of patients and communities. Among the essential pillars of healthcare are dental assistants, whose pivotal role in dental offices is widely recognized.  However, many may not realize that dental assistants can embark on a journey of … Read more

Words of Wisdom

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The best advice comes from people who have lived it, so we asked a few of our editorial board members to share their words of wisdom as you embark upon your dental career. Bruce Pynn, MSc, DDS, FRCD (C), Thunder Bay, ON Be compassionate to the patient and their family. Provide good comprehensive care and … Read more

Design Your Professional Future

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The learning curve for recent graduates transitioning into private practice is steep and very rewarding for those who prepare themselves for thriving in a profession that is under rapid transformation. After four challenging and rewarding years, you will anxiously await the arrival of your licence. It will be an exciting time, filled with considerations and … Read more

Is it safe?

Does it concern anyone else, that a former chief of the KGB has assumed an alternative career as a dentist? Perhaps he will be the spokesperson for mandatory encryption of d Image via Wikipedia ental records and communications in Ontario ……KGB – RCDSO – I see a parallel……again, does anyone else think that all correspondence … Read more

The Start-Up of You

To avoid redundancy of the News section of the OH website with the blog section, as we find our information from similar resources at times, I’m going to post op-ed pieces occasionally that while not directly on point, nonetheless if you can see things peripherally, may well provide you insight into your career and it’s … Read more

If I were a hygienist, I’d be issuing a fatwah

Five Jobs with HIGH SALARY and low education from Investopedia by Stephanie Christensen – June 10, 2011 If you’ve opted to forego higher education, there are still promising career paths. According to data provided by PayScale.com, these five jobs offer a potential salary of more than $50,000, based on median pay range for people  Image by pennstatelive via … Read more