Gossip happens every day in dental practices. Not because dental teams are unprofessional. Not because they don’t care. But because dental practices are high-pressure environments where people work closely together, and when frustration or uncertainty isn’t addressed directly, it gets redirected indirectly.
Most dental practices don’t fail suddenly. They slowly lose momentum. The real problem isn’t effort, it’s invisible inefficiencies. These are the silent killers of practice performance.
What does your office care about? What are your office values? Dr. James Younger, CEO of TempStars, stresses the fact that you must have office values in place in order to guide your important practice decisions. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
With DSOs continuing to grow and multi-location dentistry becoming more common, the operational side of dentistry can’t be treated as secondary. Dentistry isn’t just about great clinical care; it’s also about strong systems.
Who is prepared to admit that, sometimes, they love to “nerd out”? You have to admit, technology can do some pretty cool stuff today. How do you not get enticed by all the shiny new toys out there? We do it at home…and a lot of dentists love to do it in their practice But … Read more
Dr. Carlo Biasucci joins Dr. Jordan Soll to discuss the evolving landscape of dentistry in Canada, highlighting the decline in solo practitioners. Dr. Biasucci shares advice for dental practice owners to adapt to business challenges and the importance of focusing on leadership, systems, and marketing in order to run a successful modern dental practice. Read … Read more
The people closest to an asset often see only its friction, while those willing to step back can see its value more clearly. This pattern shows up everywhere, including dentistry.
This is why you’re having cancellations in your hygiene schedule. Dr. Sanya Arora describes the real reason for so many patient cancellations and offers advice for how to handle the patients that are prone to cancelling last minute.
Despite growing interest, many dentists remain cautious. When asked whether they had implemented AI-assisted technologies for clinical diagnostics in the past five years, 60% of Canadian dentists said they had not.
As dentistry continues to move toward data-driven decision-making, tools that close the diagnostic gap in hygiene are becoming essential to sustainable practice growth.
January is a perfect moment to pause and ask an important, guiding question: Where could I enhance and elevate the care I provide to my clients this year? Growth in dental hygiene doesn’t always require dramatic change. More often, it begins with honest assessment, thoughtful reflection, and intentional decision-making.
Dr. Thomas Nguyen shares some dental AI trends to look out for in 2026, including the integration of AI into dental workflows and the rise of AI-powered virtual reality in dental education.
Oral Health’s recent Data Driven Dentistry survey of practicing Canadian dentists revealed that 55% of respondents are not using AI tools for administrative tasks. This finding demonstrates that despite the hype surrounding AI in dentistry, a significant gap in adoption remains.
For many owners, the coming year will feel harder not because dentistry in Canada has stopped working, but because inefficiencies that were once tolerable are becoming expensive.
Fear is your friend If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend listening to the January 5, 2026, edition of The Current on CBC, which features an interview with Joe MacInnis. At 88 years old, Dr. MacInnis has lived a life most of us could not imagine. Widely regarded as one of Canada’s pre-eminent underwater researchers, his … Read more
Oral Health is pleased to introduce a first look at the Data Driven Dentistry series for 2026. After surveying Canadian dental patients last year, we have returned to surveying practicing Canadian dentists to reveal the trends taking place within the profession. Our goal with this collected data is to encourage dental practice owners to reflect … Read more
Staying connected with patients is essential for providing high quality oral healthcare. Dental practices thrive when communication is clear, relationships are strong, and patients feel informed about their treatment plans. Engagement supports better outcomes by helping individuals understand their oral health needs and feel confident about reaching out when concerns arise. Communication that builds trust … Read more
Here is a round up of highlights from the Data Driven Dentistry stories that were released this year, including stats about AI, the CDCP, and more.
It’s been fascinating watching the dental conversations circulating on social media lately. Depending on which thread you stumble into, you might think dentistry is either booming, burning, or just quietly trying to remember where it put its loupes. On one side of the discussion, after what felt like a brief hiatus from their aggressive growth … Read more
Walk into any dental office and it’s easy to see what’s meant to impress: the spotless operatory, the sterile packaging, the tidy tray setup. Every inch built around control and safety. But step outside that space—into the waiting area, the front desk, the staff kitchen—and the focus softens. The care feels less clinical, less urgent. … Read more