As a successful dental practice that wants to leave its mark in the industry, I am sure you want to attract the right kind of patients. If your marketing strategies are unsuccessful, even if you attract patients to your practice, they may not be the high-value individuals you seek. In the past, dental marketing revolved … Read more
Laboratory studies may provide new therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded NYU Dentistry a $3.1 million grant to study the nexus of periodontitis and Alzheimer’s disease. Periodontitis is chronic inflammation of the gums that can lead to inflammation throughout the body and … Read more
Because of the special relationship that exists between a healthcare provider and a patient, dental practices must be dedicated to the well-being of their patients. The duty of healthcare providers obligates the entire dental office team to treat patients with dignity. Unlike the transactional relationships that may exist in non-healthcare retail sectors, clinicians and team … Read more
A few months ago, a patient of mine sat down and proudly informed me she had “swimmer’s mouth.” It was the first time I had ever heard that term, but having only been practicing dental hygiene for 3 years, I assumed it was something I had perhaps missed while in school. Upon further inquiry, I … Read more
Wikipedia defines neurodiversity, neurodivergence, or neurovariance as “Variations in the human brain and cognition, for instance in sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions.”1 The term was first coined in the 1990’s by sociologist Judy Singer and tended to be used when discussing autism spectrum disorder and attention hyperactivity disorder within the self-advocacy movement. … Read more
Q: Our hygiene team gathers for monthly chart audit meetings to align on patient treatment, but we are debating the correct diagnosis of our last case. Perhaps you can help us settle the debate. A: Great to hear you have monthly chart audit meetings. They are a great way to align and learn. So, let’s … Read more
This is typically the time of the year when dental offices in Canada, as well as the United States, search frantically for dental assistants and hygienists. That’s because patients become aware that their benefits associated with insurance plans, or opportunities to incur expenses for their 2022 taxes, are about to expire. “As a practicing dentist, … Read more
George Brown is responding to changes underway in the oral health-care sector by launching a new degree completion program aimed specifically at dental hygienists. The one-year online Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is the first degree completion program of its kind offered by an Ontario college. It’s targeted at dental hygienists looking for opportunities outside of … Read more
In May 2020, Canada saw an all-time high in unemployment, reaching a staggering 13.7% as Covid hit the country hard. Now, however, the rate has stabilized again, but that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear. There’s a lot of talk of recession in countries across the globe, with economic downturns almost inevitable over the coming … Read more
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What do you think of when you hear the words “client experience”? The client experience is defined in various ways, but a simple way to think of it is how the client feels. The term client experience is becoming the focus in health care as it has been shown to increase client satisfaction, staff fulfillment … Read more
Today, more than ever, is our chance to shine! I am confident that you have experienced, and probably still are experiencing, sub-service in many different areas. I have visited various places, whether it is a professional place of business, a restaurant, or even a grocery store, where there have been signs at the front entrance … Read more
It’s no surprise to anyone that the dental job market is in a state of flux these days. COVID threw a wrench in everyone’s plans, and the feelings about working and returning to work in dental offices span the entire spectrum. While studies have shown that dental offices are among the safest workplaces due to … Read more
Dental hygienists certainly work diligently each day to create health and prevent disease in our patients. Despite our best efforts, we have staggering current statistics from the CDC; nearly half of all adults aged thirty years or older show signs of gums disease. This begs the question, “Is what we are currently doing actually working?” … Read more
What Does The Science Say? Google has taken some deep dives into what makes for a great team member and has also conducted research into the attributes of effective teams. In 2012, Google conducted a well-known study called Project Aristotle, which sought to understand the characteristics of high-performing teams, and the results were surprising. Teams … Read more
Q: What is the difference between recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis? A: In previous classification systems, recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis were thought to be distinct disease entities that were separated from periodontitis. However, current evidence has never been able to substantiate that, so recurrent periodontitis and refractory periodontitis are excluded from the 2018 AAP … Read more
The Liberals dental-care benefit bill passed third reading Thursday in the House of Commons despite opposition from the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois. The bill passed 172 to 138, with Conservatives and the Bloc voting against it. It would give children with families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Anne Caissie, at its virtual annual general meeting on Saturday, October 22. Anne is from New Brunswick and joins president-elect Francine Trudeau (Quebec), past president Wendy Stewart (Nova Scotia), and directors Donna Lee (British Columbia), Alexandra Sheppard (Alberta), Kaylen … Read more
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B.C.’s health minister has introduced a long-awaited piece of legislation that will overhaul the province’s system for regulating everyone from doctors to dental hygienists, promising increased accountability for health professionals and improved transparency for the public. Adrian Dix tabled the Health Professions and Occupations Act on Wednesday afternoon, saying it will replace the Health Professions … Read more