Expanding access, elevating care: The growth of Dentistry at the Kingsway

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The why: Background story Dentistry at the Kingsway is an entrepreneurial story of expansion driven by a desire to create greater accessibility to care for patients in Etobicoke. Seven years ago, Dr. Rahul Shah acquired a young practice located on the second floor of a historic building. While it quickly became home to a loyal patient … Read more

Key appraisal review tips to avoid overpaying | Weekly Wisdom

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Thinking about purchasing a practice? Don’t rush in! Sana Arshad, CEO and Founder of ADC CPA, shares a few key appraisal review tips to help you avoid overpaying. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!

From haunted house to dream office: Building a warm and friendly dental clinic

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Starting a dental practice in a space that resembles a haunted house rather than a healthcare setting isn’t unusual, especially for new dentists on a limited budget. Worn paint, outdated fixtures, flickering fluorescent lights, and that persistent “vacant building” smell can make any new owner wonder if patients will ever walk through the door, let … Read more

Mentoring … it’s not what you think it is!

The dental office you currently work for, plan to join after graduation, or aim to start from scratch has its own brand identity. But your practice is not the only one with a distinctive "brand." What is your personal brand identity? What image or perception do you want to communicate to the world? Mentorship presents an incredible opportunity to cultivate your brand genuinely and well-meaningly. So, the benefits of good mentoring relationships are multi-fold; you are learning from those who have walked the path before you. You also establish connections and demonstrate your unique work and communication style to others. The key here, though, is good mentoringrelationships.Whether you realize it or not, there is an art to mentorship at every step in the process—and that starts with your "ask."

Learn, build your personal “brand,” and add value to the mentor The dental office you currently work for, plan to join after graduation, or aim to start from scratch has its own brand identity. But your practice is not the only one with a distinctive “brand.” What is your personal brand identity? What image or … Read more

Navigating the many roads of modern orthodontics

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It’s an exciting time in my career, as I begin two roles that mean a great deal to me. My name is Daniel Richmond, and I’m honoured to serve as the new editor for the orthodontics edition of Oral Health Journal. At the same time, I’ve recently opened my start-up practice, Kallos Orthodontics—a vision years … Read more

The harsh truth about selling (or buying) a dental practice

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A strategic guide for dentists who want to sell, buy, or simply build a profitable, walkaway-ready practice Dentists ask me all the time—”With rising tariffs, inflation, and economic uncertainty… what’s going to happen to the dental practice market?” My answer? It hasn’t changed in 20 years. Because at the core of every dental market shift—whether … Read more

Dr. Daniel Richmond creates app to improve evidence-based orthodontics

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Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. This month we are featuring Dr. Daniel Richmond, a recent orthodontics graduate working on opening his own practice. Dr. Richmond is Oral Health’s Orthodontics Editorial Board … Read more

Can your associate set up shop across the street and solicit patients and staff?

Dentists should be aware of non-competition clauses.

As a dental lawyer/practice seller, I’ve written extensively over the years about the legality and enforceability of non-compete and non-solicit clauses in associate agreements and purchase and sale agreements. Non-competition clauses generally try to prohibit associates from setting up shop (directly or indirectly with anyone else) within a certain geographic distance of the principal’s practice … Read more

The journey to dental hygiene for Jazmine Chavez

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Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month, we are showcasing Jazmine Chavez, RDH, Founder of Pearl House Studio, which provides a modernized approach to preventative dental hygiene care. Last year, Jazmine stepped into a role at The Dental HyGenius, which helps dental professionals master the business side of dentistry. Why did you … Read more

Office space: Long Lake Dental

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The why: Background story In the heart of Nanaimo, B.C., one of Canada’s fastest growing cities, an exciting new dental venture has taken shape. Dr. Rebecca Booker and Dr. Aaron Cooper are a husband-and-wife team that met on their first day of dental school back in 2001. They opened their first practice in 2005, expanding it … Read more

Accelerate the success of my newly opened start up practice | Weekly Wisdom 

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For those hoping to open their own dental practice, this one’s for you. Peter Barry, practice success coach, lists a few key ways to accelerate the growth of your practice before it opens. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!

The Not So Grand Opening

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Welcome back to part three of my article series, where did we leave off? In 2019, I shared the first steps that should be considered when opening a practice, a little sneak peek into the world of @Toothlife.Irene and the vision of my dream dental practice and studio. As a dental hygienist in the beaches … Read more

The Journey Of Opening Your Own Practice

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In 2015, I started as a mobile practice in order to reach the elderly, disabled and anyone who had issues accessing a dental office. Being a mobile practice is even more physically challenging due to the fact that you have to constantly setup and take down your equipment. So I did a lot of research … Read more

Good Things Come To Those Who Hustle

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Owning my own practice seemed insurmountable in 2010 when I put together my first business plan. It took me three months to add the lines and numbers into various spreadsheets and when I realized that I didn’t have enough money, time or knowledge about business, I put the well-detailed, colour-coded binder in a storage bin … Read more