New Study Reveals Canadians’ Views on Strengths and Gaps in Oral Health Care Access

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The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) conducted a public poll with Abacus Data that highlighted how Canadians feel about the current state of oral health care in Canada. There were some positive takeaways, such as 9 in 10 Canadians feeling comfortable attending a dental appointment today, even with the COVID-19 transmission risk, and over 80% … Read more

A Survey Regarding the Nature and Type of Dental Implant Complications in Private Practices in the Province of Ontario

In spite of over a decade of avocational goofing around on the Internet, it never ceases to amaze me what you can find as your search for this, that and the other. This link will take you to a Masters Thesis by a young lad at the University of Toronto. While not everyone’s cup o … Read more

Survey says – New dentists following conference news on Facebook

From the ADA – May 25, 2011 Facebook is making it easier for new dentists to stay connected. Image via Wikipedia In fact, it’s become an indispensable tool for both those attending and those not attending this year’s ADA 25th New Dentist Conference, which is June 16-18 in Chicago. The event currently has more than … Read more

Open invitation to all Practice Management gurus in Canada

The Levin Group has a spectacular feature on DrBicuspid.com – Practice Success….the item below is the latest…..I’d sincerely like to open this blog up to Canada’s finest and showcase their practice assistance efforts and commentary…….please contact me at any time and let’s keep  Image via Wikipedia Canadian dentist in the know – how? Dos and … Read more

Rampant discrimination against transgender people by health providers

Image via Wikipedia A press release from Washington crossed my desk today that makes me angry, sad and praying that these findings do not reflect the ‘Canadian’ situation. Let me know… Transgender and gender non-conforming people face rampant discrimination in health care settings, are regularly denied needed care, and experience a range of health risks … Read more

10 things you wish your dentist knew – Auxiliary Survey

Pick up a newspaper, read the news online, listen to the radio or watch TV and the fact that we’re all not slitting our wrists on a daily basis is simply a manifestation of the innate will to survive.  The uncertainty of the economy, the fact that Donald Trump of the surreal combover is considering … Read more