In the business world, strategy is more than just a fancy word tossed around in boardrooms; it’s an essential ingredient for success. Though some may see it as an arcane concept reserved for high-level executives, strategy is crucial for every industry, including healthcare. So, dear dental clinic owners, it’s time to sink your teeth into … Read more
Imagine a patient’s health history, x-rays, digital scans, and other inputs are submitted to an artificial intelligence (“AI”) for diagnosis. In seconds, the AI analyzes and then presents a personalized treatment plan to the patient (complete with interactive diagrams, stats, and model renderings). The patient gives informed consent. The AI then uses dental specific hardware … Read more
In March, my blog took a bit of a trip down memory lane! I recounted my own mindset of fear that acted as my motivation to study hard while in university. Fail to study…fail the class! And as much as that fear proved successful in my academic life, building a business motivated by fear is … Read more
Dental practice management involves running a dental practice effectively while delivering premium-quality patient care. In today’s competitive healthcare landscape, people must make their practices stand out to attract and retain patients. With the appropriate tools and strategies, you can enhance your practice’s operations and patient experience to stand out from competitors. Effective dental management can … Read more
This pandemic assault on us all has turned our world as we’ve known it into a new reality. The anxiety levels can be felt, seen, and measured. The current economic climate further amplifies this undercurrent of constant assault: climbing interest rates, increased inflation, the cost of housing, and wars. In this time of enormous change, … Read more
News flash! There is no such thing as the “perfect” dental practice. Despite our best efforts, “stuff” happens, and these “pop-up” situations can temporarily keep us from having a practice that is fun, fulfilling, and financially successful. Good news? The S.O.A.P. format we learned in dental school to diagnose “patient dental problems” can be used … Read more
Mark B. Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of national financial planning and wealth management firm Northeast Private Client Group, offers expert insight into successful entrepreneurship in his highly anticipated third book, The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap to Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth. Set to be released in February 2023, the book will enlighten readers … Read more
As a dental practice owner or manager, you have many marketing tools at your disposal. One of the most effective is the SWOT analysis, a simple technique that can help guide goal setting and planning. What is SWOT? The word is an acronym for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Identifying these elements is a beneficial … Read more
Dr. Frederic Poirier The CLEAR Institute, Varennes, Québec What have you observed to be the biggest change to the dentistry profession since you began your career? The interest in dental treatments has increased drastically in all population groups in the past ten years. When I started practicing 26 years ago, it was sometimes tricky to … Read more
Marketing your dental practice to younger audiences can open new avenues to expand your brand. With social media’s rising popularity, especially among the younger ages of 18 to 25, broadening your online reach can help people in this demographic find the dental care they need, which may turn into leads for your business. To emphasize … Read more
Should parents stay or should they go? Does your office have a policy about parents being in the treatment room with the child? Decades ago, it was recommended that parents stay out of the dental operatory as it was believed that a parent’s anxiety would be transferred to the child.1 Times have changed and so … Read more
Oral Health is pleased to share the results of our annual Data Driven Dentistry survey! The purpose of the survey was to understand what dental practices are currently doing to thrive, grow and prosper, with a focus on themes of continuing education, the use of dental labs, transition planning and staffing. We will share the … Read more
The internet is a major information resource today. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a vital resource for any business – 95% of people look for a dental practice and doctor online. You are not here? You’re not there for clients. “Word of mouth,” which many managers like to rely on, doesn’t … Read more
Attracting New Staff to Your Practice Acquiring new staff has been a challenge this year but there have been a few options available for practice owners. Hiring a newer graduate may require more work in the onboarding and training process but allows you to mold and mentor the employee. Dental temp services have also greatly … Read more
The current rate of inflation in Canada is 6.9%. Food prices in Canada jumped by 10.3% compared to September 2022. A 2023 Salary Projection Survey published by LifeWorks, a company focused on health and well-being, predicts salaries to rise by only 3.93%. In addition, economists predict that we are heading for a recession. With the … Read more
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, R. Paul Jacobson, K.C. discusses the timeline for preservation planning. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Did you know that Canada’s dental market is forecast to grow to US$ 16.61 billion in 2026? The Canada Dental Market: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026) report indicates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.41 percent from 2022 to 2026. Canada’s dental industry is expected to grow by two percent this year. … Read more
Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and beyond for our practice team, patients and community. Providing the best customer service experience and being a positive contributing community member are key vision points for us. One of our … Read more
Last year’s survey provided some interesting statistics regarding retirement among Canadian dentists. One-third of dentists shared that the pandemic had hastened their decision to retire from the field. With more dentists retiring and many leaving the field for other reasons, this certainly presents an opportunity for young dentists who are just graduating and entering the … Read more
In October, we discussed how some people simply are not happy practising dentistry. Making a few tweaks at the fringes will not change things. They just do not find dentistry fulfilling and may even consider it exceedingly stressful. They need to find an alternative career. Others love being in the clinic! It gives them an … Read more