Have you ever considered undertaking your own action research project? It’s an intriguing concept, isn’t it? We engage in research daily, often without even realizing it. At rdhu, we encourage our members to plan their year around topics that truly interest them. We offer complimentary webinars designed to spark curiosity and leave you eager to delve … Read more
“I had never seen this before.” That’s how Dr. Peter Fritz, one of our esteemed Oral Health Board members, described a new robotic toothbrush device at the recent International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. I was fortunate to witness Dr. Fritz’s reaction as I attended IDS in March alongside three other board members. The … Read more
A Finnish study led by the University of Eastern Finland surveyed 156 institutions across 53 countries to gauge how dental educators use virtual reality (VR) in training and what’s holding it back. Published in Frontiers in Dental Medicine, the study collected 378 responses, with 57% of respondents holding dental doctorates and 59% holding PhDs. So far, incorporating VR in dental education is … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Liisa Moore, RDH, a practicing dental hygienist turned educator. Liisa is a core presenter and Quality Assurance coach with RDHU. She also considers herself a fitness enthusiast. When not at the office, she is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates instructor, and healthy eating … Read more
Dr. Nada Albatish, a multifaceted dental professional, discusses her approach to dentistry, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Albatish shares her experience with restorative materials and advises on the proper use of digital tools without neglecting traditional knowledge. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 25 – How to create beautiful smiles that last … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Martha Szczepulski, a professional educator with experience speaking with dental professionals across Canada. Martha has worked in dental hygiene for 19 years and has experience in general and community dental practices, and mobile dental hygiene in long term care. Why did you … Read more
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Kirsten Fisher, who always knew she wanted to work in the dental field. She uses her position as a Swiss Dental Academy trainer and her online social platforms to educate fellow hygienists. Why did you decide to pursue dental hygiene as a … Read more
Post-COVID dental events are officially back and better than ever! As an event owner, I understand the significant value in-person and virtual events provide for our industry. Dental events help announce new products, educate on new technology, provide valuable hands-on experience, and – my favourite – they help us build our valuable professional networks! It … Read more
Dentsply Sirona is launching its new DS Academy Campus as an additional touch point to engage with the DS Academy clinical, technical, and product education. The DS Campus will focus on offering high-quality educational content on innovative trends and topics in digital dentistry. From digital aligner workflows to integrating artificial intelligence into the dental practice, … Read more
We are truly fortunate for a career in dentistry, which is dedicated to pursuing continuing education. Albert Einstein said it best, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” Although the formal training of dental school may be behind you, your experiential training now starts. Whether it be staying current with the latest literature, sharpening, and … Read more
We are witnessing more and more CE courses becoming available online, despite the pandemic restrictions lessoning, and dentists seem to be torn on their preference between attending in-person or online courses. Nearly half of survey respondents preferred the choice of online courses for the convenience and ability to learn about new topics from anywhere. However, … Read more
The countdown to Dentsply Sirona World 2022, September 15 – 17 has officially begun and attendees will soon be able to choose which courses they want to participate in from a range of educational tracks focused on products, practice management and expanded clinical procedures, led by renowned industry experts such as Dr. Rodrigo Neiva, Dr. Daniel Butterman, … Read more
Clinical Research Dental is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Aruba Dental Conference, February 2-4, 2023, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino. The Aruba Dental Conference is open to all dental professionals with an interest in enhancing their knowledge and scope of restorative and esthetic dentistry. With a commitment to supporting … Read more
Online training for dental health professionals is more affordable than face-to-face training. This could help to resolve the shortage of 4,000 dental professionals that’s predicted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Online dental training has increased over the past two years. While dental professionals are now back to getting hands-on training, there are big benefits in sticking with … Read more
It is an interesting contradiction to talk to dental students about the importance of learning about the business side of dentistry. The response I receive to offering training on management, human resources, marketing and financial planning is that they are so stressed focusing on the clinical components they need to earn their degrees, they don’t … Read more
Clinical Research Dental is pleased to announce the Canadian Rockies Dental Conference sponsored by Hands-OnLine LIVE, August 11-13, 2022, hosted at The Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banff, Alberta. The Canadian Rockies Dental Conference is open to all dental professionals with an interest in enhancing their knowledge and scope of restorative and esthetic dentistry. With a … Read more
The Schulich Mini-MBA: Dentist Business Leadership Program is the only program of its kind in Canada designed for dentist entrepreneurs focused on enhancing their business management skills to drive growth and profitability in their dental practice. This unique program delivers current MBA subjects in a practical time frame for busy dentists: Completely online from May … Read more
dentalcorp, with its learning arm DC Institute, has been recognized with two Silver Brandon Hall Group awards for excellence in the categories of Best Use of Video for Learning and Best Use of Blended Learning. This is the fourth consecutive year that dentalcorp has been recognized for its industry-leading continuing education programs. The Brandon Hall … Read more
Dr. Les Kalman has been appointed to the position of Academic Lead for Continuing Dental Education at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. Dr. Kalman graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry Western University in 1999. In 2011, he … Read more
Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and N95 masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control solutions, is proud to announce that it has received the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE). Dental professionals in the U.S. and Canada can now earn CE credits toward their annual licensure … Read more