Does Your Office Have an Infection Control Committee or Representative?
Everyone knows that infection control is the responsibility of all dental office staff. Patients and employees are only safe from infectious processes when everyone consistently follows good infection control techniques. The purpose of…
Hiring Independant Contractors in Dentistry is Risky Business
Dental employers may think that hiring independent contractors is easier than hiring an employee and less expensive. Although it may seem like a good idea, the risks are very high and you can…
Getting in front of your community
Many dentists I speak with are eager to reach out to their community about new services and about their own specialness. This can be complicated and expensive because your community now learns differently….
Do You Have a Policy to Cover Civil Emergencies and Business Interruptions?
In the wake of the many violent events that occurred not only in Boston, but also consider the arrests of the terrorists in Toronto and Montreal, the violent robbery and shooting at a…
More signs of healthcare reform
In this blog, we listen regularly to that roaring sound in America and the UK which stems from healthcare reform. Here are just a few of the most recent notes: This week we…
Listen to your community
In my community, the press has reported about a difficult situation for many dental practices. Seems there is an over-supply and an under-demand for these services. Of course, readers of this blog will…
Telephone Techniques 101 – Back to the Basics
Nowadays practically every dental office employee has a cell telephone and is adept at using it to stay in touch with friends and relatives through either live conversations or text messages. Telephone communications…
ADDE 2013 Survey on the European Dental Trade
While at the IDS in Cologne, Oral Health’s Senior Publisher, Melissa Summerfield, attended a press conference put on by ADDE (Association of Dental Dealers in Europe) and FIDE (Federation of the European Dental…
At the crossroad (continued)
In the last blog, I referred to a recent ADA review which showed a 10% decline in the number of visits by adult Americans in the last decade (2000 – 2010). This profound…
Toronto Academy of Dentistry Ski For Kids
Each year the Toronto Academy of Dentistry takes pride in running Winter Clinic, but during the years runs other events , like Ski For Kids, and this year, on February 1st, the event…
How to Develop an Effective Infection Control Program – Plan – Monitor – Evaluate
There is no doubt that everyone in the dental community has heard the story of the dentist in Tulsa, Oklahoma who may have infected 7000 patients due to improper sterilization of instruments and…
Grabbing GenY
This blog spends a lot of time on the aging population and specifically the huge numbers of Boomers approaching retirement. It’s personal — it’s my generation and it fascinates me. Moreover, my generation…
IDS 2013 Sets New Records
Oral Health’s Senior Publisher, Melissa Summerfield, recently attended the 35th IDS in Cologne, Germany. Held from March 12th to 16th, 2013, this year’s show posted record-setting results. IDS attracted 125,000 trade visitors from…
What is Workplace Violence and How Do I Protect My Employees?
Providing a safe working environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity is more than just posting a policy. It is necessary to have a continuous program in place that…
How to Protect Workers Who Work Alone
There is a great deal of buzz in the dental community about workplace inspections that are being conducted by the Ministry of Labour. The inspections are occurring and it’s important for all dental…
Responding To A Silent Epidemic
The #1 Chronic Childhood Disease Pediatric dental disease, more commonly known as severe tooth decay, can lead to malnourishment, anemia, required emergency surgery and life-threatening secondary infections. Severe childhood tooth decay is a…
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