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You may not know this, but the Federation of Canadian Dental Students Associations (“FCDSA”) will be holding its bi-annual conference in Montreal on January 13 and 14. Yes, we are that close to January! This event will provide current dental students an opportunity to hear from speakers about preparing for those anxious moments as they … Read more
Devil! Devil! Come And Play. Emancipated. But Drag the Chain. Let Blackened Blood Fill Your Vein. Escape From Thought. Go Insane. On with the Horns! Masquerade! Now Rise Like Ash of Burned Cane. – Rise Like Ash of Burned Cane – Floating High. Beyond Terrain. Over Clouds to the Astral Plane. Where Rivers o’ Rum … Read more
We wear many hats in our daily practice – doctor, artist, engineer and therapist to name a few. Under all those hats we are always thinking: how can I make this better? How can I make this faster? How can I make this more comfortable? To answer all of these questions and steer our patients … Read more
If you want the phone to ring more often in your dental office, your waiting room to be full, and your treatment chair occupied all the time, you are not alone. This is precisely what every dentist wants. However, if you are one of several dentists operating in the same area, it may not be … 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
THE WHY: Owner’s story Dr. Wenyi Yuan started his career as a vaccine research scientist. At the age of 29, he decided to follow his heart by shifting career directions and enrolling in dental school at U of T. During dental school he would often envision opening his dream start up practice – a uniquely … Read more
Many are asking great questions about corporate buyers and the effects of the rising interest rates and inflation on practice values. The market continues to expand as corporate buyers, like traditional ones, see the value in healthcare. I may sound like a broken record, especially now that we are two years past those initial dark … Read more
Congratulations! You have finally reached the point in your career where you are ready to open your own dental practice. You may now find yourself wondering… what’s next? Owning and operating a practice is the ultimate goal of many providers, but it can be tough to know where to start. Let’s break down everything you … Read more
Dental issues don’t forgive anyone. Almost everyone suffers from some dental problem or another at least once in their life. This means a visit to an orthodontist is inevitable for orthodontic treatment. So, you must make the patients’ experience as pleasant as possible. Apart from considering your reputation, your patients will look at some factors … 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
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Were you aware that 75% of Canadians want their employers to address workplace mental health? There’s no doubt that the world’s views on mental illness have come a long way, but the general workforce still thinks that organizations have further to go. But it’s not just the will of the people that should make you … Read more
In this episode of Weekly Wisdom, Karen Ergus discusses the two cornerstones of professionalism in dentistry and how you can implement them into your practice. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Dr. Tracy Dawes Riverside Dental Centre, Red Deer, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice has always been relationship based. Taking time with my patients has always been very important to me, even if it might put me a little behind at times. I think patients appreciate that they know … Read more
In this month’s Data Driven Dentistry feature, we decided to take a look at your purchasing plans. While many dentists took a financial hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of our reader respondents still had plans to purchase new equipment this year. This is great to see. Operatory equipment was the most popular option … Read more
Staying connected with peers has always been a way for humans to thrive in their chosen professions while improving their social lives. In the digital technologies and online operations age, networking with peer groups has gained importance like never before. As dentists, successful networking with other dental professionals will enable you to not only stay … Read more
Many dentists look to grow their practices much like any other small business owner might seek to expand their customer base and reach beyond their current revenue stream. Although dentists have the ability to provide quality care, they often lack the business skills needed to run their practices efficiently. This can lead to problems such … Read more
Every dentist aims to please by providing their patients with optimal treatment outcomes. This dedication to success can sometimes lead a dentist to offer patients a guarantee (a promise of a satisfactory outcome) or a warranty (a time-limited agreement to replace, repair or refund a defect in material or workmanship). Other dentists may feel obligated … Read more
Fraud is on the rise now more than ever in the dental industry. Usually, seven percent of dentists’ monthly revenue is embezzled, and it happens to two-thirds of all dentists, so don’t ever think it can’t happen to you. Dentists are at high risk because they are usually in the operatory all day, generating revenue … Read more
Our limited time becomes increasingly apparent the further on we progress in our careers. Yet it can become an abstraction when a large offer to purchase your practice is being placed in front of you over the course of a compelling sales pitch that can sometimes be months or even years in the making. The … Read more