Oral Health Group

12/08/2025

Dental hygienists — have you considered expanding beyond the operatory?

This article by Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc, looks at how hygienists can pivot their skills into entrepreneurial paths: private hygiene practices, consulting, education, coaching, or niche oral-health services. It’s a smart read if you’re thinking outside the chair and exploring new ways to build your career.

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So, if your heart is nudging you forward, listen. Embrace the challenges. Turn them into opportunities. The profession of dental hygiene needs entrepreneurs now more than ever.

12/08/2025

What makes a good leader that people want to work for?

In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Jordan Soll and Peter Barry discuss how to be a collaborative and effective leader to ensure the whole team feels involved and valued at the practice.

Be sure to watch the full episode: https://buff.ly/Q2xMIjv

12/07/2025

If you work with hybrid implant-supported fixed prostheses, you’ll want to read this article from Dr. Catherine Kucey and Dr. Eszter Somogyi-Ganss. The article dives into common prosthetic complications and how to manage them effectively — from screw loosening and connector failures to soft-tissue issues — and includes strategies to improve long-term outcomes.

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Full-arch, implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (IS-FDP) are a well-established restorative option for the replacement of missing and terminal dentition.

12/06/2025

🦷 Want to simplify full-arch implant cases? Check out this article by Dr. Michael Klein and Dr. Allon Waltuch — a great read for clinicians looking to optimize workflow, improve outcomes, and save chair-time.

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This report will introduce and describe the use of technology from the patient assessment through the delivery of the final fixed full arch implant supported prosthesis.

12/05/2025

Big news for dental education & access: The government is investing $35 million in new grants to expand training for dental students — just as enrollment in the CDCP hits six million Canadians. 🦷 This means more students trained, more clinics staffed, and better access to care across Canada.

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Health Canada has awarded $35M for 30 dental-training projects nationwide as the CDCP reaches six million enrollees.

12/05/2025

A retired dentist in Nova Scotia has been acquitted of historic allegations of slapping young patients decades ago. The ruling raises important questions about professional conduct, evidence standards, and the long-term consequences of allegations.

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A judge acquits a retired pediatric dentist of assaulting four child patients for incidents alleged to have occurred in the 1970s and ’80s.

12/04/2025

🦷 Dental hygienists, are you ready to step into entrepreneurship?

This article from Joe Siegfried, RDH, highlights the sweet spot where your clinical skills meet business opportunity—think hygiene-specific ventures, coaching, product development, mobile services or niche consults.

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Leadership roles in dental hygiene are often overlooked. Whether it’s being the owner of your own clinic or taking ownership of the practice you work in, your leadership style may be well positioned…

12/03/2025

Buying a dental practice? Understand your loan obligations! Wisdom

If you are thinking about purchasing a practice, you must understand the real cost first. Sana Arshad, CEO and Founder of ADC CPA, walks through a practice purchase example so you can understand the importance of having a financial strategy and ownership plan.

12/02/2025

Hygienists: Feeling stuck in the operatory?

This article from Liisa Moore, RDH, shines a spotlight on career paths beyond the chair—education, entrepreneurial roles, sales, marketing, coaching, and leadership in oral health. If you’re craving change but still love dentistry, this one’s for you.

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Seasoned hygienists who no longer feel fulfilled but still have a passion for oral health may find a renewed love for their career choice in another aspect of dental hygiene.

12/01/2025

Every dental office wants to hire the best people out there, but the best people want to work in the best environment possible. Peter Barry shares how to make your dental practice stand out so "A-players" want to work with you!

Check out the latest episode of for the full discussion on how to find and retain the best dental team. Listen here: https://buff.ly/CbXIfGc

12/01/2025

New Case Report from Dr. Ross Cutts: See how a failing upper anterior bridge was successfully replaced with implant-supported restorations—delivering improved stability, aesthetics, and long-term function.

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The replacement of the failing tooth supported metal ceramic bridge with an implant supported screw retained prosthesis followed a very predictable treatment plan.

11/30/2025

A must-read for any practice offering implants — this article by Dr. Jae W. Chang dives into how peri-implant health, mucositis, and peri-implantitis are evolving—and what you need to know to stay ahead.

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This paper will review the current status and management reality in this new era of peri-implant diseases.