Practice Manager Spotlight: Amandeep Sood
We’re shining the spotlight on Regional Manager Amandeep Sood, who started practicing dentistry at the tender age of 23. After eight years, he followed his passion and moved to a role in Operations.
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5 Common Pitfalls of Patient Privacy
The original Hippocratic Oath, one of the oldest binding documents in history, dates back to the fourth century B.C. A 1943 translation of the Oath reads, "What I may see or hear in the course of the treatment or even outside of the treatment … I will keep to myself." Much has changed in the 2,500 years since Hippocrates swore never “to use the knife;” however, the notion that doctors owe patients an ethical duty of privacy has withstood the test of time. Modern dentists must comply with fed...
Partner Spotlight: Drs. Anik Saintonge, Doug Liu & Trevor Shew
To kick-off Oral Health Month this April, we sat down with Drs. Anik Saintonge, Doug Liu & Trevor Shew to discuss their respective journeys to dentistry, what makes their practice so successful, and their top tips for maintaining optimal oral health.
Dental Hygiene Visits and Overall Health During COVID-19
It’s been just about a year since we all began living in our COVID-19 inspired modified reality. As industry professionals, we know the importance of regular dental hygiene appointments and we have a responsibility to ensure our patients are protecting their oral health.
dentalcorp Quarterly Practice Update – Q1 2021
TORONTO, April 1, 2021 – dentalcorp, Canada’s leading network of dental practices, welcomed 16 Practices to its network in the first quarter of 2021. dentalcorp prides itself on partnering with the nation’s top dental clinics, allowing dentists to retain their clinical autonomy while benefitting from access to comprehensive strategic resources and expertise.
Support Centre Team Member Spotlight - Michelle Budd
This month, we shine the Support Centre spotlight on Michelle Budd, DDS, who was a contestant on Canadian Idol but ultimately found her voice and her calling at dentalcorp.
World Oral Health Day: Top 5 Tips for Optimal Gum Health
According to the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives. Taking care of your gums is very important, not only to protect your teeth, but also because the state of your gums can impact other health conditions you may have. Gingivitis and periodontitis are two forms of gum disease, both of which are the results of bacterial infection in your gums, ligaments and bone around the teeth. While gum disease progresses slowly,...
Associate Spotlight: Dr. Christina Matrangolo
Today we shine the spotlight on Dr. Christina Matrangolo, who shares with us her thoughts on the larger role that dentists can play in the lives of their patients, and the importance of continuing education. Dr. Matrangolo has been practicing at Today’s Dental in Alberta for 15 years.
Building a Safety Culture in Your Practice: A Worthwhile Investment
There are many definitions for culture, including “the systems of knowledge shared by a relatively large group of people.” Safety culture within an organization comprises the values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and patterns of behavior that determine the commitment to—and the style and proficiency of—a health and safety program. In dentistry, as in healthcare in general, safety culture involves an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of patients and team members.