In the past two years, the strain of the pandemic has caused dental teams across the country to re-evaluate processes – a challenge at the best of times but essential to providing optimal patient care and maintaining practice production through a crisis. Practices that have succeeded during this challenging time share some key commonalities: clear … Read more
An Edmond woman graduated dental school from the hospital after giving birth. Only five days away from her due date, baby Kory couldn’t wait another second. “I was like, ‘I don’t think I’m going to make this graduation,’” Cala French said. Instead of walking across the stage to accept her diploma in dental hygiene, French … Read more
Last week, I had two dentists share with me a similar sentiment, “My team doesn’t support me.” When I asked them for more details, they both indicated that their teams got very upset whenever they decided, spur of the moment, to “squeeze in” more dentistry or more patients than they had originally scheduled. One of … Read more
In the hundreds and hundreds of dental practices we at Jameson have had the opportunity to work with over the past three decades, we have seen high-performing practices and low-performing practices. We have seen teams that work as an aligned group of leaders and we have seen teams that don’t look or behave like a … Read more
Things have changed since March 2020 in many respects. The way we practice, the way we communicate with our clients, and what is expected of us as dental professionals has also changed – are you doing enough to keep up? We need to look at what our clients need and how we can best serve … Read more
The first time I heard Dr. Bradley Bale, MD, and Dr. Amy Doneen, DNP, speak about their latest research and the effect of oral health on arterial disease was at a 2016 AAOSH conference. From that point, I began to view my role as a dental hygienist much differently. It opened my eyes up to … Read more
There are two types of hygienists, and it’s not whether they are partnered with a dentist or independent. Let me explain from my own experience as a patient what the two types are. A BIT OF BACKGROUND I never saw a hygienist until I was about 21 because our family dentist always did a bit … Read more
Q: I just started working in a practice where restorative dentistry has been the primary focus and periodontal therapy has been neglected. How do I begin to make the transition toward a more perio-focused process of care? A: Chances are that most patients in your new practice have active periodontal disease, and a standard “cleaning” … Read more
I would like to tell you a story about a woman who was a great leader. Her name is Ione Miller, and she just happens to be my mom. Mom was a city girl who, at the age of 19, married a country boy (my dad Clem) and moved to a farm. She raised seven kids, … Read more
Floss Like A Boss With The Philips Power Flosser 3000 Besides being great clinical providers for optimal patient care, we work tirelessly as educators to teach and provide dental education to each person who sits in our chairs. Our role as dental professionals is to reinforce the importance of proper oral care, and one of … Read more
At Oral Science, we are very proud to have recently established a premier partnership with EMS to introduce this new and revolutionary component of EMS offerings in Canada: Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). Guided Biofilm Therapy is a therapeutic 8 step protocol providing a systematic and predictable evidence-based treatment for caries and periodontal biofilm management on … Read more
As healthcare professionals, we are passionate about positively impacting our patients’ lives and giving back to the communities we serve. With April being National Oral Health Month, many Canadian dental practices will be celebrating in different ways. dentalcorp, the organization I work with, recognizes National Oral Health Month by donating their time and skills through … Read more
Oral Science invites all Dental Professionals to its ODA Annual Spring Meeting booth (#525) to discover 5 new innovations to enhance patients’ satisfaction and the return on investment of dental hygiene departments. #1 NEW – EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master & Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) Our GBT trainers Amie Banting and Natacha Barbeau (RDH) will do live demonstrations … Read more
Investing in Education | Investing in the Future of Dentistry: maxill inc is excited to announce the new maxill Student IPAC Champion Award. This new award will recognize future leaders in dentistry and reward their growth and understanding of infection prevention and control (IPAC) with a financial contribution to their education. maxill strongly believes in … Read more
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, now is the time to bring back those patients who have avoided their dental appointments due to the pandemic. In fact, 86 percent of dentists that saw a decrease in their active patients over the last couple of years credit the pandemic. As we discussed last month, one of the most … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), representing more than 20,000 dental hygienists working across the country, welcomes the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on April 7. The federal budget includes funding of $5.3 billion over five years, starting in 2022—2023, and $1.7 … Read more
Cambrian dental hygiene students are getting ready to do their 19th annual charity walk to improve oral health awareness and outcomes. “Walk for A Smile” is an annual event at Cambrian College where dental hygiene students log the kilometres they walk and simultaneously raise money for charity. In the past, the proceeds from the walks … Read more
April is oral health month in Canada and, while we all continue to focus on overcoming COVID-19 and keeping our communities healthy, we cannot forget that maintaining good health includes protecting our oral health. Dental hygienists know that taking care of our mouths, teeth, and gums benefits our overall physical and mental well-being. We take … Read more
YOUR BODY IS WAY TOO VALUABLE TO BUY SHI**Y PRODUCTS I’m regularly asked by dental peeps whether or not they should purchase loupes. And my answer is always a no-brainer — yes. But it’s no secret that a good quality pair of loupes come with a price tag that reflects the amazing benefits. That said, … Read more
Do these statements sound familiar? Discussing treatment with patients makes me feel pushy. I don’t want our patients to feel “sold” to. Our patients would never want to hear above and beyond the minimal care needed. If you have ever thought any of these phrases, you’re not alone. Supporting optimal treatment, discussing this with your … Read more