Investment in a dental practice is a significant outlay which practice owners hope to one day realize as part of their retirement plan. In this Oasis discussion, David Chong Yen of DCY Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants discusses the impact of COVID-19 on practice resales, highlights the key factors that influence practice values, and offers advice […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around as an academic discipline since the 1950s, but with the recent release of applications such as ChatGPT it seems the future has dawned at last. In this video discussion Dr. Thomas Nguyen, an assistant professor at McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences, delves into the exciting realm […]
When it comes to oral health, seniors face a unique set of challenges which makes them more prone to decay, oral abnormalities, and loss of teeth. In this video Dr. Christian Caron, Professor of Gerodontology at L’Université Laval, introduces the Canadian Oral Health Screening Tool for Seniors. The tool is a plain-language, evidence-based screening tool […]
Seven in ten Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives, and it is estimated that 11% of the population has advanced periodontal disease. It is the most common dental problem in North America and often it can progress painlessly until it is too late. While brushing and flossing are important in […]
In this final episode in the cybersecurity workshop series for dentists, cybersecurity and privacy expert Anne Genge considers what we need to think about when a staff member leaves the practice. In this short video, Anne walks through the Termination Checklist highlighting important steps such as: Activating the termination policy Contacting your IT provider Removing […]
A third year PhD pediatric specialty student from the Faculty of Dentistry at University of Toronto is exploring a method to treat caries without the need for a drill by developing a low-viscosity resin embedded with antimicrobial/anti-degradative particles. These drug-loaded nanoparticles can deliver a prolonged antimicrobial effect and enhance the biostability of the restoration, resulting […]
This month’s cybersecurity mini workshop for dentists focusses on the importance of physical security in the dental office. In this short video Anne Genge, cybersecurity and privacy expert, walks through the Physical Security Checklist highlighting key questions such as: Do you have an up-to-date list of software and hardware in your office? Do you have […]
Care management has been demonstrated to be most effective when patients are actively involved in their own care and subsequently make a firm commitment to their health on their own terms. One effective strategy to achieve this is motivational interviewing. In this video, Dr. Nora Makansi, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and […]