It is a common complaint that we pay too much tax in Canada, so it’s no surprise there is great interest in using techniques that ease the tax burden for our families. We recognize that CRA’s primary objective is to collect as much tax as possible, but as individuals, we are permitted to structure our … Read more
First published in ZMK 2022;38: 183-185 Worldwide survey on the preferred method of prevention A clean mouth is not only important for oral health, but also for health in general. With Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), EMS has developed a systematic, modular, scientifically proven protocol for oral prophylaxis together with universities, clinicians and the Swiss Dental … Read more
How four little lights can be so different? Have you ever treated a patient in a dimly lit operatory with little overhead lighting or, on the contrary, an intrusive hot overhead light? For my fellow hygiene peeps who have integrated loupes and headlights into your daily routines, could you imagine practicing without them? I’m confident … Read more
Caries detection can often vary dependent on the tooth surface in question. For occlusal pit and fissure lesions, visual and tactile detection can normally suffice. Bitewing radiographs have long been the most practiced method for detection of interproximal lesions, yet there are limitations such as the inherent use of ionizing radiation for imaging, overlapping contacts, … Read more
Have you ever heard about ‘the cloud’ and wondered what it was? It’s simply a way of describing data and applications stored online. There’s so many benefits to using the cloud at your practice. You can work more efficiently, have better business continuity and scale your practice with ease. Cloud data storage is also … Read more
It seems that every industry eventually goes through a period of very rapid change, and this is especially true for dentistry in the last couple of years. Dental practitioners have had to face the challenges of a global pandemic and the subsequent regulatory modifications, staff shortages, decisions about whether to remain an owner-operator or sell … Read more
The FCB Health Network has launched its COVID-19 Health and Dental Relief Plan to all Canadians nationwide. This social contract will provide economic relief to all recovering from the pandemic by offering an affordable non-insured health and dental benefits plan under reference-based pricing. As a Participating Provider in the FCB Health Network, you can expect … Read more
AI is the technology that enables machines to interpret human language, gain knowledge through experience, and make predictions. Most of us have probably been astonished by a computers’ capacity to identify certain human faces, even being blurry, partially veiled, or facing in the opposite direction. Dental AI similarly develops the ability to recognize anomalies that … Read more
Your practice is running well — it won’t be long until the practice has generated sufficient cash flow to repay your initial investment. When your practice is producing positive cash flow and your practice debt is paid off, it’s time to start thinking about how to reposition your practice so that you pay the least … Read more
Often in dentistry, patients present with concerns that they want solved but are not necessarily easy to address. Esthetic concerns are the most difficult ones for us clinicians to understand as a patient’s idea of esthetic is very subjective and sometimes difficult for them to express. However, these ideas can be revealed through careful questioning … Read more
Infection control in 2021 and beyond The professional handling of aerosols, ensured by adhering to infection prevention procedures, such as wearing the correct PPE and using pre-procedural mouth rinses, HVE and dental dam, allow for the safe delivery of AGPs in dentistry. The risk of aerosol Aerosol is a dispersion of solids or liquids in … 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
The results are in! After receiving over 800 nominations and 22,000+ votes from across the nation, the annual Leaders in Practice award winners were announced in Oral Health’s April issue. Click here to view the 2021 award winners Designed to recognize Excellence in Dentistry, our Leaders in Practice award program celebrates dental care professionals who … Read more
The sale price of dental practices has been on the rise over the past twenty years. While there are many methods for assessing the price of a practice, some common metrics include using gross revenue (often 150% to 200%) or a multiple of earnings (often 6x – 8x) to determine a value. Note: These general … Read more
Three Key Principles to Starting One Invisalign Case Every Day Let me start by asking a simple question – where do Invisalign patients come from? Expensive marketing campaigns? Social media posts and fancy Facebook lead-generating ads and sales funnels? That poster you hung on your wall and those brochures you placed on your front counter … Read more
Delivering both minimally invasive and aesthetic results to patients OVERVIEW G.V. Black’s Class I caries pathology is classified as simple (1 surface) lesions that affect either the occlusal, buccal, or lingual aspects of teeth. With only a single surface involved, the clinician may dispense with the additional armamentarium needed to treat compound (2 surfaces) or … 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
Dentists want to know their Financial Independence Target (FIT#TM) ‘How much do I need to retire?’ is a common question we are frequently asked at TMFD Financial. Every situation is different depending on the time horizon to retirement, the value of the dental practice, and starting Net Worth comprising all financial assets less liabilities. At … Read more
Q: Bisco Canada has unveiled a new look and leadership team. What can you tell us about this exciting transformation? After 30+ years as Bisco Dental Products Canada, I’m delighted to share that we have rebranded as Curion. Accompanied by a fresh look, new logo, new website, we feel our new identity better represents our … Read more
Q: Bisco Canada has unveiled a new look and leadership team. What can you tell us about this exciting transformation? After 30+ years as Bisco Dental Products Canada, I’m delighted to share that we have rebranded as Curion. Accompanied by a fresh look, new logo, new website, we feel our new identity better represents our … Read more