Oral Health is thrilled to introduce the first look at our Data Driven Dentistry series for 2025. After surveying dentists themselves over the past few years, we decided to return to surveying Canadian dental patients, which we have only ever done once before back in 2019. Our goal with the collected data is to start a … Read more
Welcome to 2025! This is it…”your year.” The year everything will be different. You have spent countless hours identifying the issues you want to improve in your practice. That work has enabled you to devise the perfect plan to fix all that is wrong in it. Now it is time to put that plan into … Read more
As another year draws to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect on how far you’ve come in your dental practice and think about where you’d like to go next. Goal setting is essential in any business, but for dental professionals, it’s particularly important to regularly check in on practice goals to ensure continued … Read more
Melissa Summerfield speaks with Dr. Jordan Soll, Chairman of Oral Health’s Editorial Board, about the upcoming Brush Up on Business series, an offshoot of the Brush Up Podcast with an emphasis on the business of dentistry. In each episode, Dr. Soll will interview an industry expert to provide our viewers with essential knowledge for running … Read more
Dental practices are rewarded for quality content that adheres to “EEAT”: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness.
Even the most successful businesses and practices among us have slowdowns. Everything from national holidays to signature local events that occur every year can play a role in lacklustre traffic. It is important not to dread these normal ebbs and flows nor to panic unless the slowdown truly comes as a surprise. As we will … Read more
Tips for avoiding burnout in dentistry There are many reasons why most dentists agree their career leaves them feeling burned out, from daunting administrative tasks to dealing with difficult staff members. We explored some ways to handle burnout, such as by delegating tasks, finding your passion, and connecting with your community. Who should be in … Read more
“Nobody on my team can make decisions on their own!’ “Everyone comes to me with questions about how to do the simplest tasks!” Do these complaints sound familiar? Too many dentists I talk to tell me it is impossible for them to focus on growing their practice because they are constantly interrupted by team members … Read more
The why: Background story In 2013, just one year after completing his studies at the University of Colorado, Dr. David Walt founded Walt Orthodontics in Vaughan, Ontario. His personal journey to orthodontics began unexpectedly during dental school when he required a significant jaw surgery. This experience sparked an interest in learning to provide patients with proactive, … Read more
The why: Background story In July 2024, the Waterdown Ontario community welcomed “Evolve OMS,” a beautiful cutting-edge oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. The proud owner, Dr. Anthony Staibano, is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with 2nd generation family roots in dentistry. Growing up, he often spent evenings in his father’s practice, observing, learning, and seeking out … Read more
Research does not lend itself well to marketing content that gets results. Announcements on the “latest” tend to be technical, jargon-laden, even misleading.
Retired dentist, Dr. James Vassallo, shares how he marketed his practice in the beginning and the end of his time running the practice, demonstrating how important it is to build a loyal patient base. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
One of the greatest assessments we use to measure “a life well lived” comes from the question “what would people want to say on your epitaph?” Would they say you were kind to others? That you were respectful and generous with your time? That you displayed empathy to others? Would they say you truly lived … Read more
The why: Background story Dr. Denysse Zoon and Dr. Braden Zoon are enjoying an adventurous and exciting journey at their newly opened practice: Ausca Dental. The married couple originally met in 2016 during dental school in Australia. The location of the university exposed them to complex cases from patients living in the remote outback. This enabled … Read more
When building your dream team, you must hire for attitude, not just experience. Peter Barry, Practice Success Coach, shares how you can ensure you are attracting those A-players to your team. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!
Justin Trudeau defended the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” during the CBS program Monday in New York, where he’s meeting with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly. “There’s a big argument right now about whether dental care really exists. We’ve delivered it to 700,000 people across … Read more
Our study reveals that business tasks, such as staff management and paperwork, are among the least favored aspects of being a dentist. This stands in contrast to the reasons most dentists enter the field – namely, a passion for science and a desire to help people, as discussed in last month’s column. However, many dentists … Read more
When recruiting team members for your practice, it’s important to remember that candidates are interviewing you as much as you are interviewing them. Peter Barry, Practice Success Coach, shares a few tips for making potential employees feel valued to attract the best candidates! Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight … Read more
Ask any expert and you’ll learn that the field of dental marketing is experiencing a substantial transformation due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The integration of AI is proving to be a game-changer for dental practices, offering benefits that alleviate some of the heavy lifting from day-to-day tasks. Some AI applications include enhancing patient … Read more
Wondering how to include your family members in your dental practice sale so you can multiply the tax savings? Michael Carabash shares how you can take advantage of the capital gains exemption. Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox every week!