‘Cake Culture’ in Dental Offices Leading to Unhealthy Habits

As many people return to work after Christmas full of good intentions, leading dentists are urging them to make one more resolution for the new year: eat less cake in the office. The faculty of dental surgery (FDS) at the Royal College of Surgeons has urged employers to tackle workplace “cake culture” which is contributing … Read more

Compliance Begins When Patients Walk in the Door

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The first touch-point for patients is the reception area and it is critical to make a positive and lasting impression. Patients expect a dental office to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, which starts from the moment they enter the door. Is the room inviting, comfortable, organized and well maintained? Or does the room … Read more

3M Launches World’s First Tablet-Based Mobile Intraoral Scanner

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Mobile tablets, commonplace in many aspects of clinical practice in health care settings, have arrived in the dental industry with the introduction of the 3M Mobile True Definition Scanner, a one-of-a-kind tablet-based intraoral scanner that fits in your hand. The compact, ergonomic design is similar to rechargeable tablets that patients and clinicians use in their … Read more

Teeth Whitening Technology Eliminates Need to Visit Dental Office

The product is the perfect solution to provide for the percentage of patients who want a whitening treatment but don’t even have the 20 minutes for their in-office treatment or who simply prefer to whiten teeth and remove stains at-home. The dental supply company Smile Perfected, creator of the extremely popular Smile Perfected 20-Minute Whitening … Read more

AADOM Member Given Green Leader Award for Sustainable Dental Practice

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Claudia Paye, Office Manager for Dr. Frank Peritore’s New York-based Woodpoint Dental, has been selected as the recipient of the fourth annual Green Leader Award. The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) presented the award to Ms. Paye at the 2016 AADOM Conference, held last month … Read more

Mango: Patients’ Best Friend

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A two-year-old is screaming and crying as they’re ushered into a dental office for a simple cleaning. Sound familiar? How about that same child leaving smiling and laughing after their appointment? Maybe that’s not the most common outcome, but it is for Kids’ Dental Group. At Kids’ Dental Group they have Mango, a four-year-old black … Read more

I have to admit something – I prefer cats to dogs

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For my first editorial with the Oral Health Group, my blatant opinion to start this piece off might not be the smartest idea. But I feel that I owe it to our dedicated readers, and to my two feline children at home, Eleanor and Lou, to be honest and open. With that being said, I … Read more

Office Design: Movin’ On Up

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Three years ago, Dr. Vesna Borovac acquired the practice of Dr. Nicolas Kemp in the updscale Bloor-Bay Street area in Toronto. Having become comfortable in her recently attained space and operation, she was unexpectedly faced with a seemingly daunting task: the existing office was to be expropriated for another tenant, and she would be required … Read more

Finding the Perfect Financial Advisor (For You)

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There are over 9000 dentists practicing in Ontario. Each have built a loyal following of patients who think that she/he is the “perfect” dentist. Therefore, it can be a confusing exercise to choose a dentist that is right for you and your family. Finding the perfect financial advisor is much like finding the perfect dentist. … Read more

Office Design: Stoney Creek Dental, A Breath of Fresh Air

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This bright and airy practice is situated in the heart of the Stoney Creek community – hence it’s name. When first discussing the project with our client, Dr. Allen Park, it became evident that this new location was his opportunity to re-invent the branding and identity for Stoney Creek Dental, while also allowing to aim … Read more

Let’s Mix It Up To Attract New Patients

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Marketing your practice well requires the right marketing mix … it takes hard work, innovative, thoughtful ideas and consistent effort. Over the upcoming weeks, I will have many conversations with doctors and office managers wanting to attract more new patients to finish their year off strong and set themselves up for success to begin the … Read more

7 Tips to Bring Out the Best Results from Your Dental Team

What makes a successful dental practice? Sometimes the sales numbers are decreasing and you may wonder why your company is not reaching its potential. The reason for such a situation may be that your employees are not happy. So how do we increase the performance of the firm? The answer is to make your employees … Read more

Many Questions are Arising Around Alberta’s Anesthesia Guidelines

Alberta is one of just two provinces where dentists with specialized training both administer general anesthetic and perform a dental procedure on a patient, according to a CBC inquiry. The majority of provinces require at least two “operators” be present in accredited dental offices to do such work — one person to deliver the sedative drugs … Read more

Fred Joyal Webinar Reveals The Truth Behind What Dental Patients Want

Futuredontics® announced today that company co-founder Fred Joyal is hosting a free webinar for dentists called “What Dental Patients Want.” In this special live presentation, Fred draws on new research to reveal the surprising factors that have the greatest impact on a consumer’s choice of a dental practice. The hour-long webinar will be held on … Read more

Update: Why Face Masks Don’t Work: A Revealing Review

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If you are looking for “Why Face Masks Don’t Work: A Revealing Review” by John Hardie, BDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC, it has been removed. The content was published in 2016 and is no longer relevant in our current climate. Please note that the content from Oral Health Group is primarily intended to educate and inform dental … Read more

Create Thought Leadership in Dentistry

One of the key attributes that can distinguish your dental marketing approach from other competitors is thought leadership. When patients search for a local dentist online, they are not only looking for credentials of competence, but also for authority and reputation of the dentist in the field. Online searchers will look forward to educative and … Read more

New Tech-Filled Office for Dynamic Dental Brings Modern Touch to Dentistry

Dynamic Dental, a full service general, cosmetic and multi-specialty dental office, is pleased to announce it has relocated in Mansfield, Massachusetts. The new location is bigger, more modern, and highly advanced. The office, which now includes an in-house orthodontics team, will better serve patients as the innovative family and multi-specialty dental practice helps to change … Read more

How to Select a Dental Software for Your Practice

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Purchasing a new practice management software for a dental office is not a trivial task. There are a lot of different choices and packages offered by software vendors that confuse the buyer rather than help her/him. Each package has its own strengths and weaknesses. But what are the fundamental elements a dentist should look for … Read more

Seven Children Hospitalized For Bacterial Disease Following Pulpotomies Treatment

An investigation is underway by the  Orange County Health Care Agency after several children were hospitalized with serious bacterial infections following a common dental procedure. The children were seen at Children’s Dental Group of Anaheim, located at 2156 E. Lincoln Ave.,  between May 3 and Aug. 2 for pulpotomies, or “baby root canals,” and later … Read more

INTEGO Ambidextrous Helps Flexibility for All Dentists

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A dentist’s most important tool is his hand. Today, however, it is no longer relevant if somebody is right- or left-handed what applies around ten percent of dentists according to estimates in the US. Nowadays there are also devices available in dentistry that meets the demands of left-handers.   But Dentsply Sirona Treatment Centers goes … Read more